Mets Shake Up Roster: Semien Arrives, Nimmo Departs
The New York Mets’ general manager, David Stearns, has announced significant changes to the roster, promising not to repeat the previous season. The departure of outfielder Brandon Nimmo and the arrival of second baseman Marcus Semien mark the beginning of a new era for the team. Stearns explained that the decision to switch to Nimmo for Semien arose from the need to improve the team’s performance, which failed to qualify for the postseason after a disappointing second half of the season.Semien, 35 years old, arrives to bring balance to the team from the right side of the plate. Although his offensive performance last season was not the best, Stearns trusts in his ability to improve and highlights his other qualities. “He’s a player who can contribute to the team’s success in various ways. Although his bat may not lead, we trust his defense and his performance on the bases,” stated Stearns. The arrival of Semien also opens up opportunities for other players, such as Jeff McNeil, who could get more playing time in the outfield. In addition, several prospects are expected to have the opportunity to prove their worth in the coming years. Regarding the free agents situation, Stearns expressed his desire to have Edwin Díaz and Pete Alonso, but did not offer details about the negotiations. He also assured that the team has the necessary resources to build a competitive team. Stearns also thanked Nimmo for accepting the change, acknowledging the impact his status as a fan favorite had on the team’s decision. “We had to think about it, that’s part of this. That makes decisions like this a little more difficult,” Stearns concluded.“We recognize that what we did last year was not enough and repeating with the same group was not the right thing to do,” Stearns affirmed.
David Stearns, Mets General Manager
