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Mets Shake Up Roster: McNeil, Nimmo Traded in Major Moves

12/22/2025

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The New York Mets traded Jeff McNeil to Oakland Athletics for Yordan Rodriguez, with $5.75 million of McNeil's contract covered and a $2 million buyout.
Rodriguez posted a 2-0 record with a 2.93 ERA in rookie ball last season.
The Mets sent Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien, who will start at second base.
Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz left the Mets in free agency.

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The New York Mets traded Jeff McNeil to Oakland Athletics for Yordan Rodriguez, with $5.75 million of McNeil's contract covered and a $2 million buyout.
Rodriguez posted a 2-0 record with a 2.93 ERA in rookie ball last season.
The Mets sent Brandon Nimmo to the Texas Rangers for Marcus Semien, who will start at second base.
Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz left the Mets in free agency.