Semien was one of several Rangers who regressed in 2024, especially offensively. His OPS dipped from .826 in 2023 to .699 in 2024 and Texas’ lead-off hitter just wasn’t quite the same.

Semien filled his plate appearance (718) and at-bats (650) boxes again last year, giving him an elite playing time opportunity over the past six 162-game seasons. He reached the 100-run mark for ...