Jorge Polanco signs 2-year, $40M deal with Mets, expected to play first base.

Jorge Polanco has signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the New York Mets. The veteran infielder, coming off a strong season with the Mariners where he hit 26 homers and struck out just 84 times, is expected to primarily play first base for the Mets, a position he has rarely played. His signing suggests GM David Stearns is building a team of "grinders" rather than stars, focusing on versatility and contact hitting. The Mets are also reportedly eyeing a potential blockbuster trade with the Padres for players like Nick Pivetta and Mason Miller.