Marcus Semien provided a small bright spot for the Mets, finishing the night with one hit, one walk, one RBI and one strikeout in three at-bats. His contribution came despite a challenging start to the season overall.
The Mets’ skid continues as they head into a rough stretch, having dropped seven of their last eight and failing to gain momentum after the Dodgers secured the win in the finale. The result left New York with little room for error as they try to climb back into the pennant race.
Semien, who is batting .194 with one homer and seven RBIs in his first 19 games of the season, arrived with high expectations after being acquired from the Texas Rangers in the offseason. The Rangers publicly announced a separate transaction last fall: they received outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash considerations from the Mets in exchange for 2B Marcus Semien.
It’s worth noting that Semien remains under contract with the Mets through the end of the 2028 season, with more than $70 million still owed, according to contract-tracking sources. The financial aspect of the deal underscores the ongoing evaluation of the Mets’ roster as they navigate this slump.
As they regroup, New York will look to bounce back in their upcoming games and halt the current losing streak, seeking a sharper start and more consistent offense.
