Mets Sign Jorge Polanco to $40 Million Deal Amid Strategic Roster Overhaul

New York, Saturday, 13 December 2025.
Following the departures of franchise cornerstones Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz, the Mets have committed $40 million to Jorge Polanco. This two-year deal for the 32-year-old slugger—fresh off a 26-homer campaign—marks a critical strategic pivot as New York restructures its infield for the 2026 season.