Veteran infielder Jorge Polanco signed a two-year deal with the New York Mets on Saturday morning, turning down strong overtures from the Seattle Mariners, who badly wanted him back this offseason. At first, it felt like the Mariners made a financial decision, not wanting to over-extend for Polanco, but in reality, it was more than that.

The Pittsburgh Pirates have a difficult path towards improving in free agency.

In a move that helps address a huge hole at first base, the New York Mets and infielder Jorge Polanco agreed Saturday to a two-year deal worth $40 million, league sources told The Athletic.

Overall last season, Polanco spent the bulk of his time at DH, adding 39 games at second, a handful at third and his emergency appearance at first. But with Alonso, who played 160 games at first last season, now in Baltimore, the Mets will currently need Polanco to spend plenty of time at the position.

A Mariners insider shared a disappointing prediction on Jorge Polanco’s free agency. Here’s what the latest report means for Seattle’s offseason plans.

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The Red Sox kept tabs on free agent infielder Jorge Polanco before he agreed to terms with the Mets on Saturday. That pursuit wasn’t a particularly serious one, though.

Another free-agent bat came off the board on Saturday, and the Boston Red Sox still have yet to make their move. Jorge Polanco, who had a fantastic offensive se