PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — J orge Polanco’s first-base experience in his 12-year career spans exactly one pitch. The signature moment was April 6 of last season, at San Francisco’s Oracle Park, after ...

At first glance, the New York Mets decision to sign Seattle Mariners infielder Jorge Polanco to play first base doesn’t make a lot of sense. He’s never played the position before, and a lot of teams ...

Jorge Polanco had 87 starts as Seattle's designated hitter and 34 at second base in 2025. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images Jorge Polanco has never logged a major-league inning at first base, where the New ...

The New York Mets are not trying to replace Pete Alonso in the aggregate, but they’re attempting to teach Jorge Polanco first base. If you ask Ron Washington, it’s “incredibly hard,” but unlike Scott ...

The New York Mets are closely monitoring Jorge Polanco’s transition to first base as spring training unfolds in Port St. Lucie, Florida. After reshaping their infield this offseason, the club is ...

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Jorge Polanco laughs when he’s asked if playing first base is harder or easier than he expected. “That’s a really good question,” the Mets’ converted middle infielder said ...