The Boston Red Sox must cross another free-agent hitter off the list.

Jorge Polanco reached an agreement with the New York Mets on Saturday morning, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan . The infielder reportedly signed a two-year, $40 million deal.

MassLive’s Chris Cotillo reported Friday that the Red Sox had interest in signing Polanco, who rebounded from a rough 2024 to bat .265/.326/.495 with 26 home runs for the Seattle Mariners last season.

The 2019 All-Star could have given Boston a considerable offensive upgrade at second base. However, he’ll instead change positions after joining a Mets team that recently traded franchise mainstay Brandon Nimmo for Gold Glove Award-winning second baseman Marcus Semien.

Polanco will presumably play first base and designated hitter for a Mets lineup tha

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