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By Jon Paul Hoornstra
Contributing Sports Writer
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The New York Mets committed six errors on June 24 in a loss to the Chicago Cubs, their fifth consecutive defeat. Second baseman Marcus Semien was charged with two errors by himself – equaling his error total in 127 games at the position with the Texas Rangers in 2025.
Semien was targeted primarily for his defense when the Mets sent fan favorite outfielder Brandon Nimmo to the Rangers in the 1-for-1 trade last November. His two-error game summed up a season worth of frustration in a single night, an appropriate summary of how things are going for the 34-46 Mets.
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The latest news represents another setback in a season full of them: Semien was placed on the 10-day injured list June 25 with a hip flexor strain. Ronny Mauricio was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse, only one day after he was optioned to the Mets' top farm team.
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The Mets' infield has been a virtual MASH unit. First baseman Jorge Polanco is on the IL with a wrist contusion. Mauricio fractured his thumb in May, prompting a trip to the IL. Shortstop Francisco Lindor missed all of May with a calf strain. Now Semien will take his turn on the IL.
Semien has hardly been effective even when healthy, slashing .214/.271/.341 — on pace for career lows in each category. His six errors this season are more than double his total from 2025.
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Although he’s hardly the only reason the Mets have struggled this season, Semien has done little to endear himself to his new fan base.
Semien was once an American League MVP finalist in three separate seasons. He led the AL in hits in 2023 with the Rangers, and formed a potent combination up the middle with shortstop Corey Seager that helped Texas win its first World Series as a franchise.
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The Mets have been a disappointment all season long, and enter their June 25 game against the Cubs 12.5 games out of first place in the National League East. Their season will officially reach its halfway mark when the game is complete.
With the Aug. 3 trade deadline approaching, expect the Mets to shuffle the deck. Semien was not a strong candidate to change teams amid his season-long slump. The injury only adds to the likelihood he will finish the season in New York.
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