Mets Owners Steve and Alex Cohen Reveal Surprising Praise for Brandon Nimmo After Shocking Trade to Rangers

Well, it finally happened – Brandon Nimmo’s decade-long journey through the bright lights of New York City has reached its bittersweet finale. Drafted 13th overall back in 2011, Nimmo donned the Mets jersey for ten seasons, steadily carving out a niche with that ever-present grin and the kind of hustle that made fans truly connect with him day after day.

Despite his heartfelt wish to stick with the Mets for life—signing on an eight-year deal before the 2023 season—fate had other ideas. Two years later, a tough call was made to send Nimmo packing, parting ways in a trade that sent the veteran second baseman Marcus Semien from the Texas Rangers over to Queens. This move wasn’t without some heavy hearts, including Mets’ top brass like David Stearns, who admitted the decision wasn’t taken lightly.

Closing the Mets chapter with solid stats—.262 batting avg, 135 homers, 188 doubles, and a .364 on-base percentage over more than a thousand games—Nimmo leaves behind a legacy that’s about more than numbers. It’s the heart and grit, the spirit of a true Met that owners Steve and Alex Cohen praised shortly after the deal went through, sending their well wishes to Brandon and his family. It’s a moment to reflect on a vibrant career that resonated both on and off the field. LEARN MORE.

Brandon Nimmo’s time in the Big Apple has come to an end.

The outfielder spent his first 10 years with the Mets after being selected as the 13th overall pick in the 2011 Draft.

Nimmo fought through his share of ups-and-downs over the years, but he established himself as a fan favorite with his infectious smile and the high-energy play he brought to the field everyday.

He expressed his desire to remain a Met his entire career after signing an eight-year extension ahead of the 2023 season, but two years into that deal the organization had other plans.

David Stearns said it was not an easy decision, but the Mets opted to ship Nimmo out of town on Sunday night in a deal with the Texas Rangers for veteran 2B Marcus Semien.

His chapter with the Mets comes to a close with a .262 average, 135 homers, 188 doubles, 463 RBI, a .364 on-base percentage, and a .802 OPS over 1,066 games.

Owners Steve and Alex Cohen released a statement shortly after the deal became official on Monday afternoon.

“Brandon represented our organization with heart, grit, and passion,” they wrote. “He embodied everything it meant to be a Met on and off the field. We are grateful for everything he gave to our team and community. We wish Brandon, Chelsea, and Tatum all the best.”