Eugenio Suarez Signs for JUST One-Year, $15 Million | Any Buyer's Remorse Signing Jorge Polanco?

Eugenio Suarez signs a shockingly low one-year, $15 million deal with the Cincinnati Reds, raising questions about the New York Mets’ decision to lock in Jorge Polanco for two years at $40 million.  

Did the Mets jump the gun in free agency, and will the move pay off as they seek to reinvent their lineup after losing Pete Alonso?

Ryan Finkelstein breaks down the Mets’ offseason strategy, comparing Suarez, Polanco, and Ryan O’Hearn’s contracts, durability, and projected value.  

The conversation highlights Polanco’s fit at first base, risks around his consistency and health, and whether front office urgency led to an overpay.  

Key topics include lineup construction, defensive upgrades, and the ripple effects on Mark Vientos and Brett Baty’s roles.  

Mets fans get the data and analysis on whether Polanco can match Alonso’s impact—or if the team missed out on wiser roster options.

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