We're still comprehending the fallout from the New York Mets' shocking trade with the Texas Rangers. Out is Brandon Nimmo, in is 2025 Gold Glove-winning second baseman Marcus Semien, and upward is the arrow on the infield's defensive stock.
There will be further ripples and consequences from a deal of this magnitude. The outfield picture, aside from Juan Soto, is now completely unsettled. Many other pressing holes still need to be filled. More moves are surely to come. But when it comes to a guidepost for what comes next, David Stearns might not be the best person to listen to.