Jorge Polanco
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July 9, 2026
Heading to bench Thursday
Polanco is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.
Analysis
Polanco will take a seat for Thursday's matinee after he went a combined 2-for-8 with a double, a walk, an RBI and a run while serving as the Mets' designated hitter in the first two games of the series following his return from the injured list. Francisco Alvarez will replace Polanco as New York's DH in the series finale.
July 7, 2026
Comes off injured list
The Mets reinstated Polanco (Achilles/ankle/wrist) from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis
The 33-year-old is ready to rejoin the Mets after an absence of nearly three months due to Achilles, ankle and wrist injuries. The switch-hitting Polanco is expected to work exclusively as a designated hitter early on after the lengthy IL stint. He played in just 14 games prior to landing on the shelf and batted .179 (10-for-56) with one home run and three doubles.
