Dominican Jorge Polanco, infielder for the New York Mets, had his left ankle operated on this week in Santo Domingo to correct chronic bursitis. The procedure ended his participation in the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Accumulated Damage Throughout the Season
Since late April, the player had experienced discomfort in his left Achilles tendon, a right wrist injury, and finally an ankle issue that required surgery. In the 37 games played, Polanco posted a batting average of .148, with two home runs and six RBIs in 135 official at-bats, as well as a slugging percentage of .201 and an OPS of .431.
Expectations for 2027 and Recovery Plan
Interim manager Andy Green explained that Polanco will need to follow a progressive baseball preparation program once training starts in Florida, aiming for a gradual recovery. Medical estimates suggest the player may not be ready for the start of spring training in 2027.
Despite a tough first season, the Mets maintain the expectation that the Dominican can return fully recovered and play an important role in the lineup. The organization also considers Jared Young as an alternative to add depth while Polanco completes his recovery process.
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