Mets' Jorge Polanco struggles in first year of $40 million contract
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 22, 2026, 5:45 PM
Last updated Sep 22, 2026
Jorge Polanco was named the New York Mets' worst player of the 2026 season after struggling significantly in his first year with the team. He signed a two-year, $40 million deal to replace Pete Alonso. Polanco posted a disappointing.148/.201/.230 batting line across 145 plate appearances and had a -1.9 bWAR. Injuries cut his season short, as he underwent season-ending ankle surgery in August. With performance issues evident, the Mets may need to consider other options for first base in 2027.
- •Polanco signed a $40 million contract to play first base for the Mets.
- •He was named the team's worst player for the 2026 season.
- •Polanco had a.148 batting average with a -1.9 bWAR.
- •He underwent season-ending ankle surgery in August.
- •The Mets may need to seek a new first baseman for 2027.
- 5:45 PMYahoo Sports — $40 million All-Star infielder named Mets' worst player of 2026
"The first year of this contract went terribly for the Mets.
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