{
  "id": 8454222,
  "title": "Is Marcus Semien’s Role On The Mets Up In The Air For 2027?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/19/is-marcus-semiens-role-on-the-mets-up-in-the-air-for-2027",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-19T12:00:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/marcus-semien-role-mets-air-120050269.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "New York Mets infielder Marcus Semien's role for next season is uncertain after an underwhelming first year in the team's lineup. The two-time Gold Glove winner struggled defensively and offensively, posting a .220 batting average and a .4 Wins Above Replacement (WAR) - his lowest since the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020. The Mets might consider moving him to the bench or trading him if Semien continues to underperform in 2027. Younger players Jefferson Rojas and others like Emilien Pitre and Mitch Voit could be given opportunities to shine if Semien continues to decline. The Mets will need to decide if Semien's contributions outweigh the potential of their young talent.",
  "summary": "The Mets acquired Marcus Semien for Brandon Nimmo this past offseason, looking to improve on the defensive side of things. With Semien being a two-time Gold Glove winner, it seemed as if the team made the right move to help with an infield defense that was below average last season. However, this trade turned out …",
  "key_points": [
    "Marcus Semien's 2027 role with Mets uncertain",
    "Struggled defensively, offensively in debut season",
    "Mets may bench or trade Semien if performance declines"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}