The New York Mets are once again the punchline of the National League, and the jokes are getting old. Sitting at a pathetic 26-34, they’ve already kissed the crowded Wild Card race goodbye before June even wraps up. Injuries have absolutely decimated this roster, but now, sources say, the team is pinning its faint hopes on a single, fragile comeback.
According to MLB insider Anthony DiComo, the Mets could activate infielder Jorge Polanco from the injured list as soon as Friday in San Diego — but only if his left Achilles bursitis doesn’t flare up again. Allegedly, the team is prepared to give him more rehab time if he’s not 100 percent. And here’s the kicker: once he returns, Polanco will reportedly be used almost exclusively as a designated hitter.
Polanco signed with the Mets over the offseason after a forgettable two-year stint in Seattle, and so far, his tenure in New York has been a complete disaster. He’s played just 14 games this season, spending most of it on the shelf with that nagging Achilles problem. When he has actually stepped onto the field, he’s been a black hole at the plate — a paltry .179 batting average and a .532 OPS in 61 plate appearances. Insiders are already whispering that the front office might be panicking.
The original plan, sources close to the situation claim, was for Polanco to fill in at first base while Pete Alonso was out. But Mark Vientos has seized that job and apparently isn’t giving it back anytime soon. Now, the Mets are reportedly stuck with a part-time player who can’t play the field and can barely hit, taking up the DH spot — the very spot they’ve been using to protect Juan Soto’s arm.
When Soto was dealing with forearm tightness, the team parked him at DH to keep his elite bat in the lineup without risking further injury. That move was working. Now, with Polanco set to clog up that same slot, analysts are buzzing about the potential ripple effects. One unnamed team source told us, “It’s not ideal, but right now, we don’t have a lot of options.”
If Polanco returns and continues to struggle, the Mets could be looking at an even deeper hole than they’re already in. Some insiders are speculating that this move is less about winning and more about trying to justify a signing that has already backfired. Either way, Mets fans should brace themselves — this comeback might not be the lifeline they’re hoping for.
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