Overview
- Polanco handled first base in a Mets intrasquad 'B' game at Clover Park, with coaches scripting hold and pickoff situations to accelerate his learning.
- He said the position is tougher than he expected and emphasized that spring training is the right time to prepare.
- The veteran switch-hitter homered off left-hander Brandon Waddell in his first at-bat during the session.
- The club will continue evaluating the experiment as Opening Day nears, with Mark Vientos and Brett Baty viewed as inexperienced backups at first.
- Separately, the Mets are stretching out Carl Edwards Jr. as a potential starter after his Minor League signing.