Brandon Nimmo figured his number might find its way into the Citi Field rafters if he stuck with the New York Mets long enough. He’d at least have a shot to pass legendary third baseman David Wright on the team’s all-time games-played list if he played out the remainder of his seven-year contract with the club that drafted him.

On Sunday night, the Mets sent a jolt through their fan base when they agreed to trade Brandon Nimmo, the longest-tenured member of the team, to the Rangers in exchange for three-time All-Star Marcus ...