Jorge Polanco, the guy who absolutely mashed 26 homers as our Mariners’ primary designated hitter in 2025, just got the brutal news: season-ending ankle surgery. Talk about a gut punch for the New York Mets, who bet big on him after letting Pete Alonso walk during the offseason.
The $40 Million Flop That Was Supposed To Replace A Fan Favorite
Remember Polanco crushing dingers for us? Well, his stint in Queens as Pete Alonso’s replacement was a complete opposite story. The Mets dished out a two-year, $40 million contract to a player they moved to first base for the first time in his career. It just didn’t work. The former All-Star struggled big time, playing in a mere 37 games. He barely scraped together 20 hits, with only two home runs and six RBI, ending his season with a dismal .138/.201/.230 slash line.
Ankle Woes End His Season, Mets Are Way Out Of It
The Mets announced Polanco’s season-ending ankle surgery on Wednesday, capping off a year plagued by injuries. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale dropped the full scoop on X, confirming, “Jorge Polanco, who was signed to replace Pete Alonso at 1B, finishes his season with 37 games, 20 hits, 2 HRs and 6 RBI. He will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, the Mets announce.” He also battled wrist issues earlier in the season, showing those injury concerns from his 2025 Mariners year were no fluke. New York is far from contending for anything in the National League right now, sitting 11 games back of the final Wild Card spot. With his struggles and the team’s position, sitting him out for the rest of the year makes sense for his recovery.
So, it’s a long road back for the 33-year-old. The Mets are definitely banking on a massive bounce-back season from Polanco next year. For us here in the Emerald City, it’s a reminder of what a difference a year, and a change of scenery, can make. We’ve seen our share of ups and downs, but watching a former Mariner go through this rough patch hits different. Here’s hoping he gets healthy.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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