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Brandon Nimmo Breaks Silence After Blockbuster Mets-Rangers Trade
Nimmo, the Mets’ longest-tenured player, posted a heartfelt Instagram message reflecting on 10 seasons, 974 hits, and a $162 million contract before joining the Rangers.
- On Monday, Brandon Nimmo posted a heartfelt farewell on Instagram after the trade to Texas was finalized, writing `There is truly no way I could adequately put into words how much my tenure with the Mets has meant to me.`
- By swapping a left-handed hitter for a right-handed one, the Mets aimed to balance the lineup and upgrade defense; the deal gained momentum during the general managers meetings earlier this month and required Nimmo to waive his no-trade clause after days of deliberation.
- Nimmo leaves the Mets after a decade of production, including a.262/.364/.438 slash line, 974 hits, 135 home runs, 463 RBIs, 26.2 WAR, and five years remaining on an eight-year, $162 million extension.
- The trade opens an outfield spot that could be filled by major free-agent targets like Kyle Tucker or Cody Bellinger, and Mets president David Stearns said it creates space for Carson Benge and other young outfielders after recent coaching-staff changes last month.
- With the Rangers, Brandon Nimmo will move to right field and take on a veteran-mentor role after confirming the team’s commitment to contending before approving the trade.
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