Morning Briefing: Soto Squashes Reports of Rift With Lindor

Good morning, Mets fans! Lightning McLean? Juan Soto addressed several questions that have popped up over the last week in interviews with the Spanish language digital platform El Padi TV posted on X by a user who goes by Master Flip. There were reports of clubhouse tension between Soto and Francisco Lindor and he was asked about their relationship. “Good, I get along very well with...

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Breaking Down Newest Mets Infielder Jorge Polanco

On Saturday, the New York Mets made their biggest free agent signing of the offseason. They signed career-infielder Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract. The 32-year-old will be joining the organization after two seasons in Seattle. He spent 10 years in Minnesota prior to joining the Mariners in 2024. Polanco owns a career slash line of .263/.330/.442 (.771 OPS). His lone All-Star...

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Taking A Look At The Mets’ Projected 2026 Infield

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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Morning Briefing: Mets Bolster Infield With Signing of Jorge Polanco

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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Mets and Padres Discussing Multiple Trade Options

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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Trade Profile: Willson Contreras, 1B

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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