corey seager Tension Brewing in the Rangers Clubhouse: Did the Semien-Seager Rift Drag Down the Team, and What’s Next Without Semien? The Texas Rangers’ decision to trade Marcus Semien to the Mets for Brandon Nimmo just before Thanksgiving 2025 sent shockwaves through the fanbase. Coming off a disappointing .500 season marred by injuries and inconsistency, the move wasn’t just about swapping a struggling second baseman for an outfielder—it may have been an attempt to quietly resolve simmering clubhouse tension, particularly between Semien and Corey Seager. MLB insider Jon Heyman, speaking on Bleacher Report Live, described it
AA Frisco RoughRiders The Texas Rangers' Potential 2025 Lineup In this article I am going to break down what I think that the Texas Rangers' lineup is going to look like. 1. 2B Marcus Semien There doesn't need to be much of an explanation for why Semien should be leading off. He did have a bit of a down year as he slashed .237/.308/.391. He hit 23 home runs with 74 rbis posting a 4.1 WAR. He was still one of the bright spots for the team last year, he does a good job at getting on base and can take pitchers deep into the count. Alternatively, he can also