Mets’ Jorge Polanco goes deep again as he heats up after slow start

Observations from Mets spring training on Thursday:

Power surge

Jorge Polanco blasted his second homer in as many games, giving the Mets their only run in a 3-1 exhibition loss to the Cardinals in Jupiter, Fla.

Polanco has boosted his OPS to 1.300 this spring after a slow start. 

Jorge Polanco hits during the Mets’ 3-1 spring training loss to the Cardinals on March 10, 2026 in Port St. Lucie. MLB Photos via Getty Images

Fumble

Brett Baty misplayed a ball in right field, turning a double into a triple. Baty is learning the position this spring as he increases his versatility following his displacement from third base.

Caught my eye

Tyrone Taylor had a strong throw from left field to nail Victor Scott II attempting to reach third base.

Tyrone Taylor catches a sacrifice fly hit by Andres Chaparro in the fourth inning of the Mets’ spring training win over the Nationals on Clover Field on Feb. 28, 2026. Corey Sipkin for the NY POST

Friday’s schedule

Kodai Senga and Clay Holmes are scheduled to face the Nationals at Clover Park.