Mets' Polanco Headed for Ankle Surgery After Forgettable Season
Steve Gelbs of SNY reported that the Mets infielder will miss the rest of the season after ankle bursitis led to surgery.
- On Wednesday, Interim Manager Andy Green confirmed that New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco will undergo season-ending ankle surgery, ending his disappointing first year with the club.
- Polanco signed a two-year, $40 million deal to replace Pete Alonso but appeared in just 37 games, batting.148 with two home runs and six RBIs due to recurring injuries.
- Manager Andy Green stated an MRI administered Tuesday showed no improvement in the left ankle, making surgery the best option to alleviate Polanco's persistent pain.
- To replace Polanco on the active roster, the Mets recalled infielder Eric Wagaman and right-hander Chayce McDermott from Triple-A Syracuse; Christopher Morel will see increased playing time.
- Polanco should be participating in baseball activities if spring training begins on time next February, with the procedure aimed at addressing mechanical issues that have impacted his performance.
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Mets’ Jorge Polanco (ankle) to have season-ending surgery
New York Mets infielder Jorge Polanco will have season-ending ankle surgery, manager Andy Green confirmed on Wednesday. The team placed Polanco on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis. His first season with the Mets ends after just 37 games with a .148 batting average, two home runs and six RBIs. The Mets signed the former All-Star to a two-year, $40 million contract in December to help offset the departure of first baseman P…
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Mets' Polanco headed for ankle surgery after forgettable season
Jorge Polanco’s challenging first season with the New York Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis.
Mets Key Offseason Addition to Undergo Season-Ending Ankle Surgery
The New York Mets are in the midst of a disappointing season at 57-70 and are currently the worst team in the NL East.They are the second-worst offense in the NL with 527 runs in 127 games, just ahead of the San Francisco Giants.A key offseason addition to that offense will be out for the rest of the year.Steve Gelbs of SNY reported that infielder/DH Jorge Polanco is set to miss the rest of the season and will undergo ankle surgery. Polanco was …
Mets’ Jorge Polanco done for season with ankle surgery looming
QUEENS, NY — Jorge Polanco’s disastrous debut season in Queens has come to a merciful end, with the Mets placing the veteran infielder/DH on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis. Interim manager Andy Green revealed that the issue requires surgery, which will be performed in the “near term.” “He’s battled all year, this left...
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