The New York Mets entered the 2025 MLB offseason searching for answers and found one in second baseman Jorge Polanco . The veteran infielder agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, a move that ushers in the first major step of David Stearns ’ 2026 plan. The signing came just days after the team lost slugger Pete Alonso to the Baltimore Orioles on a five-year, $155 million deal, signaling a clear organizational shift.

The departure of Alonso was both a financial and emotional blow for New York. Alonso left Queens as the franchise’s all-time home run leader and one of the most recognizable faces in the clubhouse. Polanco, by contrast, represents a versatile switch-hitting bat on a shorter commitment, aligning with Stearns’ preference for roster flexibility. Last season with th

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