Free-agent infielder Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets agreed to a two-year, $40 million contract, multiple media outlets reported Saturday.

Polanco, 32, is expected ‍to replace Pete Alonso at first base and also spend some time as the designated hitter. He has made one appearance at first base in his 12-year career, however, and played nearly 1,000 games at second base and ‌shortstop combined.

The move comes two days ‌after five-time All-Star Alonso agreed to a five-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

Polanco became a free agent in November after he declined his player option for 2026.

He batted .265 with 26 homers and 78 RBIs in 138 games last season with the Seattle Mariners. The homers were ‍the second most of his career and the RBI total ranked third.

In the postseason, P

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