Veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo finally broke his silence after his stunning trade to the Texas Rangers, speaking openly about the move for the first time since the deal shook the Mets fanbase.

The Texas Rangers have traded Gold Glove second baseman Marcus Semien to the New York Mets in exchange for outfielder Brandon Nimmo and cash.

Speaking on Baseball Night in New York this week, Mets announcer Ron Darling shared his reaction to the splashy trade, which he said “shocked” him.