RETURN: Jorge Polanco is Back to Try to Give Mets' Lineup a Lift | Royals vs. Mets Series Preview

New York Mets welcome Jorge Polanco back as they search for a much-needed spark—can his return lift a struggling lineup and season?   The team shuffles the roster, optioning Ronny Mauricio and designating Alex Carillo for assignment, betting on Polanco's bat despite lingering health questions.   Ryan Finkelstein breaks down how Polanco, alongside Francisco Lindor, Juan Soto, and Bo Bichette, could finally give the Mets the offensive punch originally envisioned by the front office. Key storylines include the Mets’ revamped lineup, pitching staff shakeups like the debut of Matt Selinger, and a critical home stand against the Kansas City Royals.   With Seth Lugo and Michael Wacha set for the Royals, Ryan Finkelstein explores playoff hopes, trade deadline implications, and what a healthier squad might mean for New York’s chances.   Can the Mets seize this opportunity to climb out of the basement, or will familiar frustrations resurface?   Everydayer Club   If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.  Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub  JOIN THE LOCKED ON METS INSIDER COMMUNITY: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedonmets    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!   Amazon This Back To School Season, spend less on your kids, with Amazon. With Amazon’s low Back To School Prices, just spend less on your kids. Because every dollar you don’t spend on them, is a dollar you haven’t spent on them.    KALSHI For a limited time, download the Kalshi app and use code LOCKEDON to get ten dollars when you trade ten. Kalshi. Trade on anything. Gametime Today's episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. From the opening whistle to the final kick, Let There Be Goals on FanDuel. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started now.   FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.