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Jorge Polanco Says Mets 1B Talks Were ‘Easy’ as He Embraced Switch

“The conversations with the Mets were easy,” Polanco said of moving to first base. “Was already making a transition to 1B… offering my services… as a first baseman, was definitely willing.” The Mets signed him with plans to use him at 1B/DH and as infield insurance after Pete Alonso’s exit, betting his athleticism can translate despite no experience at first.