Jorge Polanco: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 22

Mariners Might Retain $66 Million Free Agent Slugger After All

The Seattle Mariners are in a bit of a tough spot this offseason. After adding to the roster in a big way at the trade deadline, they fell short of the World Series title.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 16

Mariners Struck Gold, Landed 16-Year-Old Star Slugger

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in the league last year, but they came up short of winning the American League pennant, as they were bounced from the postseason by the Toronto Blue Jays.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 16

Mariners Linked To Rival Gold Glove Infielder After Solid Season

The Seattle Mariners had a huge season last year, but they need to make a few big moves in the coming weeks if they want to repeat their success. They've already lost Jorge Polanco to the New York Mets.

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Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / January 15

Mariners Sign 17-Year-Old Star Outfielder With 5-Tool Potential

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in the league last year, but they hit this offseason with the risk that a few important players could leave town in free agency.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 26

Mariners Surprisingly Tabbed 'Perfect Fit' For Familiar Two-Time All-Star

The Seattle Mariners professed at the beginning of the offseason that they wanted to bring back as many of their own free agents as possible, but it always felt like lip service to Eugenio Suárez.

Athletics News / Empire Sports Media / December 22

Mets News & Buzz: Jeff McNeil is sent to the Athletics; Mets introduce Jorge Polanco, more

It finally happened: after months of speculation, the New York Mets traded versatile utilityman Jeff McNeil to the Athletics and got rid of his hefty salary, or at least a portion of it.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / December 22

Jorge Polanco admits 'surprising' reaction to Mets' free agency decisions

There was a lot of interest in how the New York Mets could recover after longtime first baseman Pete Alonso left the team in free agency in favor of a five-year, $155 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles earlier this month.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 22

Mariners Sign Ex-Red Sox Fan Favorite For Specialist Role

The Seattle Mariners' offense just got a lot better against left-handed pitching. It didn't seem possible that the Mariners would be done searching for impact bats once Jorge Polanco signed with the New York Mets, and on Monday, we learned that Seattle had a wise plan to replace the switch-hitting Polanco's impact from the right side of the plate.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 23

3 potential landing spots for Bo Bichette in the American League

With 2026 just around the corner, there’s still the looming question of where Bo Bichette will sign for next season. There are several possibilities for Bichette’s camp, despite it being mostly radio silent to the public.

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New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / December 20

Mets News & Buzz: Team is looking for help in 2 positions; Jorge Polanco flirted with playing time at first base, more

The New York Mets have added some players and lost their fair share, too, but they still have work to do. They are specifically looking to add pitching and an impact hitter.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / December 19

Tampa Bay Rays attempted to sign Jorge Polanco

The Tampa Bay Rays pursued infielder Jorge Polanco in free agency before the veteran slugger signed a two year, $40M deal with the New York Mets. The details

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 19

Yankees Predicted To Trade $5.8M All-Star To Mariners In 3-For-1 Deal

The Seattle Mariners were one of the best teams in baseball last year, but they've already lost Jorge Polanco from the middle of their lineup this offseason.

New York Mets News / Mets Merized Online / December 19

Statistical Spotlight: Jorge Polanco’s Situational Hitting

Well Mets fans, there has been movement. Not the biggest splash in the world following the recent departures of Pete Alonso and Edwin Díaz in free agency, but still a move nonetheless.

Seattle Mariners News / Fastball on SI / December 18

AL East Team Targeted Mariners Postseason Hero Before Departure

The Seattle Mariners recently lost Jorge Polanco in free agency to the New York Mets. The 32-year-old signed a two-year, $40 million contract to replace Pete Alonso at first base.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / December 18

Former Blue Jays All-Star Could Help Mariners Shake Up AL West Race

The Seattle Mariners have had a relatively quiet offseason thus far. While they were able to keep Josh Naylor around for five more years, they also suffered a big loss when Jorge Polanco signed with the New York Mets.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 13

Report: Mets Sign M’s Free Agent Polanco to Two-Year Deal

David Stearns and the New York Mets made their first major offensive improvement of the offseason by signing Jorge Polanco. Polanco and the Mets are in agreement on a two-year, $40 million contract, first reported by Will Sammon of The Athletic.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13

Jorge Polanco signing shows New York Mets' desperation

The Mets believe that they have found their answer at first base.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / December 13

Reports: IF Jorge Polanco agrees to 2-year deal with Mets

Free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Saturday. Polanco, 32, is expected to replace Pete Alonso at first base and also spend some time as the designated hitter.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 13

Mets' addition of Jorge Polanco shows willingness to get creative

The New York Mets came into the offseason needing to make a big splash on the free-agent market after collapsing down the stretch last season.

Mets could salvage their offseason with potential Tarik Skubal, Fernando Tatis Jr. trades

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 13

Mets To Sign Jorge Polanco

The Mets and free agent infielder Jorge Polanco have agreed to a two-year contract, The Athletic’s Will Sammon reports (multiple links). The deal is worth $40MM, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Polanco is represented by the Octagon Agency.

Seattle Mariners News / Seattle Mariners on SI / December 12

MLB Insider says the Mariners are in 'the best position' to sign Jorge Polanco

ESPN's Buster Olney joined the Refuse to Lose podcast to discuss the Seattle Mariners' moves up to, and including, the 2025 MLB Winter Meetings that officially ended on Thursday.

Seattle Mariners News / Last Word On Sports / December 11

Three Landing Spots for Jorge Polanco

Jorge Polanco is not the star he was during his peak years with the Minnesota Twins, but he remains a strong complementary piece — especially for clubs seeking switch-hitting stability and a veteran presence, as he did for the Seattle Mariners in 2025.

Seattle Mariners News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 10

Mariners rumors: The snag in Seattle’s Jorge Polanco reunion talks amid Pirates interest

After making a run to the American League Championship Series, the Seattle Mariners are looking to bring Jorge Polanco back into the mix. However, their talks with the now free agent have hit a snag.

MLB News / Pittsburgh Pirates on SI / December 9

Pirates Get Disappointing Update on Mariners' Jorge Polanco

PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Pirates have pursued second baseman Jorge Polanco as one of their top free agents in an offseason they are aiming for better bats.

Seattle Mariners News / Field Level Media / November 5

Mariners postseason star Jorge Polanco declines player option

Postseason Mariners standout Jorge Polanco declined his player option for 2026 and will become a free agent, Seattle announced Wednesday. Polanco passed on his $6 million option after having a big season that surely raised his worth on the open market.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 13