Yankees’ 6-Time All Star Sends Mets’ Marcus Semien Message As Concerns Mount

BusinessSportsMoneyYankees’ 6-Time All Star Sends Mets’ Marcus Semien Message As Concerns MountByPeter Chawaga,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Peter Chawaga is a writer and editor covering Major League Baseball.Follow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 08:00am EDTANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - MAY 02: Marcus Semien #10 of the New York Mets during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 02, 2026 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)Getty ImagesThe New York Mets entered the 2026 season expecting a new collection of veteran stars to lead them back to the playoffs.After parting ways with Pete Alonso, Edwin Diaz, Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo, the team brought in Freddy Peralta, Jorge Polanco and Bo Bichette to lead the new era. But the team has been disappointing as many of its veteran stars have struggled.Including former Texas Rangers star infielder Marcus Semien. ForbesBrewers 2-Time All-Star Issues Apology For ‘Distraction’ After MLB PunishmentBy Peter ChawagaNew York Mets Star Marcus Semien Sees ‘Anemic’ DebutSemien arrived in Queens with a reputation as one of baseball's most respected players on and off the field. But the early portion of the season has been defined by questions about his offensive performance. While Semien has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, his overall numbers have remained well below the standards he established throughout much of his career.“Even with his recent surge, Semien began play with an anemic .615 OPS for the season,” the New York Post’s Mike Puma wrote. “Among his troubling underlying numbers are an average exit velocity of 86.1 mph that ranked in MLB’s ninth percentile. His average bat speed of 68.4 mph also ranked in MLB’s ninth percentile.”ForbesMets’ Former Third-Round Draft Pick Sees MLB Debut After Rapid Rise With New TeamBy Peter ChawagaMORE FOR YOUNew York Yankees Superstar Sends New York Mets’ Marcus Semien Messa...