Height
6'0"
Weight
208 lbs
Age
32
College
N/A
Experience
12 yrs
Bats/Throws
B/R
Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | AVG | HR | RBI | OPS | SB | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 1094 | 0.26235554 | 154 | 571 | 0.77037334 | 61 | 1067 |
Current Contract
Length
2 years
Total Value
$40.0M
Guaranteed
$24.0M
AAV
$20.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Jorge Polanco's two-year, $40M deal with the Mets earns a D CVI, representing a significant overpay for an above-average starter at second base. While Polanco brings legitimate offensive production and veteran leadership to a Mets roster hoping to compete immediately, committing $20M annually to a 31-year-old infielder with durability concerns reflects poor market discipline. The Twins non-tendered Polanco for good reason — his declining defensive metrics and injury history make him a risky bet at this salary level, especially when the second base market offered younger, more cost-effective alternatives. Given the Mets' payroll constraints and need to address multiple roster holes, allocating this much capital to a player who projects as a 2-3 WAR contributor feels like a misallocation of resources. This contract looks particularly problematic when considering Polanco will be entering his age-32 and age-33 seasons, typically when second basemen begin their steepest decline phases. The Mets would have been better served pursuing a shorter-term bridge option or investing these dollars in pitching depth, where their championship window depends more heavily on improvement.
Fan & Media Sentiment
Jorge Polanco, a second baseman for the Mets, carries mixed-to-positive public sentiment based on their solid contributions. His B+ performance grade positions him as a solid contributor at the second baseman position. While he has yet to earn major individual awards, his contributions to the Mets keep him in the conversation. On a contract worth $20.0M/year, the significant commitment carries meaningful expectations for impact production. Fan opinion is divided, with some appreciating his potential while others point to inconsistencies that temper enthusiasm. At 32, he is in the veteran phase of his career where sustained health and consistency will determine how fans and analysts judge his remaining value.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | AB | H | R | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 4/8 | vs ARI | L 2-7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue, 4/7 | vs ARI | W 4-3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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