Marcus Semien Identified With Grade 3 Hip Flexor Pressure

Marcus Semien has been recognized with a Grade 3 pressure of his left hip flexor, stories Jon Heyman of The New York Post. That’s the very best severity and signifies a big muscle tear.

The Mets haven’t formally confirmed the analysis. Nevertheless, it appears they’ll be with out the veteran second baseman for an prolonged interval. Heyman famous that it’ll possible be upwards of 4-6 weeks, although even that timeline would make for a fast return. For instance, Luis Robert Jr. suffered the identical harm in Could 2021 and missed three months. That doesn’t imply Semien is assured to observe the identical timeline, after all, however is illustrative of the magnitude of the harm.

It’s maybe additionally a proof for the worst numbers of Semien’s profession. He has hit .214/.271/.341 with 9 residence runs throughout 318 plate appearances. Semien hasn’t been an excellent hitter since 2023, however these are private lows throughout the board (excluding his 21-game debut season 13 years in the past).

Even when Semien’s bat was already in decline, the Mets anticipated him to improve their infield protection. He received a Gold Glove final season. The protection has additionally fallen aside, as each Defensive Runs Saved and Outs Above Common really feel he has struggled on that aspect of the ball. He’s tied for sixth-lowest amongst second basemen by DRS and forward of solely Nick Loftin and Luke Keaschall by Outs Above Common.

Semien has been charged with six errors this season after committing simply two all of final 12 months. The error uptick is totally on the throwing selection, so maybe it’s coincidental, however Statcast feels he’s had specific hassle making performs to his left.

Brett Baty has taken over at second base in Semien’s absence. Francisco Lindor is again at shortstop, bumping Bo Bichette again to the new nook. Baty has taken a big step again this season, hitting .210/.297/.292 with three residence runs via 277 plate appearances. Ronny Mauricio is available as a backup center infielder; he’s a lifetime .228/.281/.350 hitter in 100 video games over three seasons.

The Mets have two openings on the 40-man roster after buying and selling David Peterson and outrighting Zack Quick. There’s no urgency to maneuver Semien to the 60-day injured record, however it appears possible he’ll wind up there finally.

The three-time All-Star is signed for 2 seasons after this one, his ages 36-37 campaigns. He’ll make $26MM subsequent 12 months and $20MM in 2028. The Mets absorbed the ultimate three seasons and $72MM on his deal to get out from the 5 years and $101.25MM remaining on the Brandon Nimmo contract, which was signed the 12 months earlier than they employed David Stearns to run Baseball operations. Nimmo, 33, is hitting .262/.333/.420 with eight homers in 82 video games for the Rangers — primarily matching the marginally above-average numbers he posted over his remaining two seasons with the Mets.