After striking out on Kyle Schwarber during the MLB Winter Meetings, one might surmise that the Cincinnati Reds' best chance to upgrade the roster will come through a trade rather than free agency. The New York Mets may have just given Cincinnati that opportunity.
After losing longtime slugger Pete Alonso, the Mets panicked and signed free agent infielder Jorge Polano to a two-year, $40 million. The former Seattle Mariners second baseman is expected to take over for Alonso at first and will also act as the Mets' designated hitter in 2026.
This move is bound to prompt Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns to make even more moves, some of which might involve shipping out some players currently on New York's roster.