Mets struggle at first base after losing Pete Alonso to Orioles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 3:59 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The New York Mets are navigating a challenging first base situation following Pete Alonso's departure to the Baltimore Orioles. Alonso signed a five-year deal after setting a franchise home run record, while the Mets signed Jorge Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract. Polanco's performance has underwhelmed, resulting in a -1.4 bWAR and.431 OPS in 37 games. Alonso is excelling with 35 home runs and 100 RBIs in his first season with the Orioles, raising questions about the Mets' decision-making. The Mets' first base position has turned into a revolving door as they move forward.
- •Pete Alonso set a franchise home run record with the Mets.
- •Mets signed Jorge Polanco for $40 million, who is a natural middle infielder.
- •Polanco has posted a -1.4 bWAR and.431 OPS this season.
- •Alonso has 35 home runs and 100 RBIs with the Orioles.
- •The first base position remains unsettled for the Mets.
- 3:59 PMYahoo Sports — Why Mets' first base situation without Pete Alonso was a $20 million nightmare
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