Jorge Polanco’s two-year, $40 million deal with the New York Mets immediately raised questions about where he fits defensively. Known for his infield versatility, Polanco isn’t being brought in with a single rigid role, and the Mets appear ready to get creative with how they deploy him.

“With the Mets, Jorge Polanco (pending physical) will mostly play 1B, potentially DH and provide insurance around the rest of the infield because of his versatility, league sources said.” wrote Will Sammon of The Athletic on X.

That plan is notable considering Polanco’s history, or lack thereof, at first base. As Sammon also pointed out elsewhere, Polanco has logged zero career innings at 1B, though the Mets have precedent for this kind of move under David Stearns, who previously shifted infielders like K

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