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PORT ST. LUCIE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 13: Jorge Polanco #11 of the New York Mets looks on during spring training workouts at Clover Park on February 13, 2026 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images)
On Wednesday, the New York Mets finished their series with the Cincinnati Reds in Ohio.
They won by a score of 9-1.
Injured New York Mets Star Still Owed $20 Million
GettyJorge Polanco #11 of the New York Mets runs during the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Citi Field on March 29, 2026 in the Queens borough of New York City.
The Mets have had a very challenging season (and a lot of key injuries).
Jorge Polanco (who is in his first year with the Mets) has been out since April 14.
MLB.com wrote (on June 15): “Continues to take batting practice as he looks to return in a DH-only capacity, but was not close to restarting a Minor League rehab assignment as of a June 15 update.”
GettyJorge Polanco #11 of the New York Mets looks on during a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on April 13, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
It’s worth noting that Polanco is still owed $20 million for the 2027 season.
He had signed with New York over the offseason.
Mike Mayer of Metsmerized Online wrote (on December 17, 2025): “Jorge Polanco contract details: -$6 million signing bonus – $14 million in 2026 – $20 million in 2027”
Jorge Polanco contract details:
-$6 million signing bonus – $14 million in 2026 – $20 million in 2027
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar