Well, there you have it, folks. After speculation of Brandon Nimmo's fit on the team simmered over the past few weeks, it boiled over and resulted in the New York Mets' first big move of the offseason. The club shockingly shipped Nimmo out in exchange for veteran second baseman Marcus Semien.
As difficult as it is to see a fan favorite like Nimmo move on, early reviews are positive. Nimmo had become a defensive liability, especially with Juan Soto's statuesque play in the other outfield corner. Meanwhile, second base needed an upgrade, and although Semien has struggled with the bat recently, he's fresh off his second Gold Glove award.