Overview
- Francisco Lindor underwent hamate surgery this week and faces roughly a six-week recovery, delaying early middle-infield reps with Marcus Semien.
- Semien reported to Port St. Lucie as the starting second baseman and defensive anchor after winning a Gold Glove last season.
- Bo Bichette reunited with Semien on a three-year, $126 million deal and has begun transitioning from shortstop to third base.
- The Mets acquired Semien in a trade that sent Brandon Nimmo to Texas, adding veteran leadership described by coaches and teammates as lead-by-example.
- Following Pete Alonso’s departure, the front office retooled the lineup around contact and defense, with Semien working with Jeff Albert and Troy Snitker to rebound from a .230, 15-homer 2025.