Polanco's Mets debut derailed by chronic lower-leg injuries
Achilles and heel problems kept Polanco off the field for long stretches, forcing him into a DH-only role and producing one of the worst seasons in Mets history.
Jorge Polanco, signed by the Mets to a two-year, $40M deal, was expected to play first base and DH while filling in elsewhere. Achilles tendon and heel issues emerged in early April, restricting him to DH duties for virtually the entire season. He appeared in only 37 games with 145 plate appearances, slashing .148/.201/.230 with a 20 wRC+ and -1.4 fWAR. The injuries and poor performance represent a significant setback for the Mets' investment and raise durability questions heading into the contract's second year.
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