The New York Mets made their biggest free agent signing of the offseason on Saturday as they agreed to terms with infielder Jorge Polanco. Polanco, a career middle-infielder, is reportedly set to play some first base for the Mets. With that being the case it appears at least a portion of Pete Alonso’s reps have been filled. This also means that the Mets 2026 infield is likely set. As it...
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Good morning, Mets fans! After a rough week for the Mets in losing Edwin Diaz and then Pete Alonso, they got some good news on Saturday with the signing of infielder Jorge Polanco, as first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic. It is a two-year, $40 million deal. Jeff Passan of ESPN elaborated on the deal in noting that Polanco is expected to play first base and serve as a designated hitter...
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The Mets and Padres are engaging in trade discussions. This, according to Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, and Will Sammon of The Athletic. No deal appears close, but there are options of multiple players that could make sense to be dealt, and the teams are led by two presidents of baseball operations who are eager to make maneuvers to help their roster. Despite the talks on the rumor mill earlier...
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Willson Contreras Position: 1B B/T: R/R Age: 33 (5/13/1992) 2025 Traditional Stats: 563 PA, .257/.344/.447/.791, 126 H, 20 HR, 80 RBI, 44 BB, 142 SO 2025 Advanced Stats: 123 wRC+ 25.2% SO%, 7.8% BB%, .358 xwOBA, 2.8 fWAR, 2.5 bWAR, 6 OAA After losing Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles, the Mets are now in search of a first baseman and a right-handed bat. David Stearns mentioned that the team...
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The New York Mets have signed free agent Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract, according to Will Sammon of the Athletic. Polanco, entering his age-32 season, slashed .265/.326/.495 for an .821 OPS and 132 wRC+ across 138 games. He hit 26 HRs and drove in 78 RBIs and mostly split time between the designated hitter spot and second base, while filling in at third base and first base...
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