Mets Officially Sign Jorge Polanco to 2-Year, $40M Deal; Versatile Role Expected

The Mets officially signed Jorge Polanco to a reported two-year, $40 million deal on Tuesday. President David Stearns anticipates the 32-year-old will play first base, DH, and other positions, emphasizing his athleticism and versatility. Polanco, who has only one career game at first base, slashed .265/.326/.495 with 30 doubles, 26 homers, and 78 RBI in 138 games last year with the Mariners. The move comes after Pete Alonso's departure, with Polanco not expected to match Alonso's offensive production. Discussions on The Mets Pod also covered his anticipated role and potential trade actions.