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David Stearns won't commit to Marcus Semien being Mets' starting second baseman in 2027

Marcus Semien endured a difficult debut campaign with New York, suffering from offensive regression and a significant defensive decline at second base following a hip injury and a lucrative two-year contract remaining. During a media briefing at Citi Field, baseball operations leader David Stearns declined to guarantee the veteran player a starting role for the upcoming season, pointing to alternative roster choices like Brett Baty and several rising minor league prospects.

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