# David Stearns confident ‘motivated’ Marcus Semien will rebound after brutal first Mets season

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/david-stearns-confident-motivated-marcus-semien-will-rebound-after-brutal-first-mets-season/
- Published: 2026-11-11T04:35:45+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T05:20:39+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/david-stearns-confident-marcus-semien-will-rebound-with-mets/
- Topics: Entertainment, TV, World

## Key points

- Stearns expects Semien to play a lot at second base.
- Semien had a .620 OPS and minus-9 outs above average.
- The Mets have other second-base options, including prospects.

## Summary

Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns expects Marcus Semien to get substantial playing time at second base next season, despite a poor first year with the team. Stearns pointed to Semien’s work ethic and motivation, while saying he believes the 36-year-old can perform better.

Semien recorded a .620 OPS and ranked in MLB’s fifth percentile for outs above average, with a minus-9 defensive figure. He has $46 million left on his contract over two seasons, and the Mets also have Brett Baty and several prospects as options at second. Stearns said Bo Bichette is expected to remain at third base after opting into a $42 million contract for next season.

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