Six weeks into the season, the New York Mets face a crisis as key acquisitions Jorge Polanco and Luis Robert Jr. remain on the injured list, pushing the club to re‑evaluate its risk assessment. President of baseball operations David Stearns admitted that the front office will revisit how it values players with injury histories.

Polanco signed a two‑year, $40 million contract to replace Pete Alonso at first base, yet back, knee, and hamstring issues have kept him sidelined for a seventh time. Meanwhile, 28‑year‑old Robert, traded for Luis Ángel Acuna and Truman Pauley, is still battling a lower‑back herniated disk. The Mets have called up 21‑year‑old A.J. Ewing to start in center field, a move Stearns said was made only after confirming the prospect’s readiness.

The injury toll, compounded by underperformance, has pushed the Mets to a 15‑25 record, last place in runs scored, OPS and wRC+. Despite the setbacks, Stearns remains confident that the roster’s talent and character can still mount a postseason push. The situation now hinges on how quickly Polanco and Robert return to play.