David Stearns is comfortable with Mets’ massive first-base gamble

The stated mission of the Mets offseason entails preventing more runs, which has led David Stearns into a drastic winter ...
New York Post

Jorge Polanco pitched teams on playing first base — how he prepared for this unique Mets chance

Jorge Polanco is banking that his work last season at first base with the Mariners — albeit not in games — has served as a good foundation as he attempts to play the position regularly. Access the ...
Mid-Atlantic Sports Network

García joins list of position players learning first base

PHILADELPHIA – Add another name to the list of Nationals position players getting a crash course at first base: Luis García Jr. García has been taking grounders and scooping short-hop throws at first ...
The New York Times

How Mariners helped Mets with Jorge Polanco’s transition to first base

Jorge Polanco had 87 starts as Seattle's designated hitter and 34 at second base in 2025. Vaughn Ridley / Getty Images Jorge Polanco has never logged a major-league inning at first base, where the New ...
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New Mets infielder had some training at first base in 2025: Is he Pete Alonso’s replacement?

The first real sign the New York Mets were willing to live with discomfort this winter came quietly, not with a press conference or a splashy signing, but with what they chose not to do. Pete Alonso ...