Mets' Polanco Primed for 1B/DH Role After Mariners Training

New Mets infielder Jorge Polanco is expected to see significant time at first base and DH this season, despite limited big-league game action at 1B. Last season, the Mariners prepared him for the position, with coach Perry Hill working with him for over two months on skills like holding runners and throwing to second. Though those skills weren't used in games due to Seattle's need at second, Polanco will apply them in Port St. Lucie. Hill noted Polanco is an 'A-plus person' ready to work. He aims to help fill the void left by Pete Alonso's departure.