Jorge Polanco
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June 9, 2026
MRI comes back clean
An MRI on Polanco's left ankle/Achilles tendon came back negative Tuesday, Andrew Tredinnick of The Bergen Record reports.
Analysis
Polanco has battled problems with his Achilles all season, and the Mets paused his rehab assignment Saturday due to renewed soreness in his left ankle. Now that the 32-year-old has been cleared of any structural damage, the Mets will look to have him resume batting practice within the next few days.
June 7, 2026
Rehab halted due to ankle soreness
The Mets announced Saturday that Polanco's rehab assignment has been halted due to ankle soreness.
Analysis
Polanco began a rehab assignment last week and was expected to be nearing a return to the Mets' lineup, but he reported soreness in his ankle Saturday and will head back to New York to be reevaluated. The 32-year-old has dealt with Achilles and wrist issues this season, and he's now managing yet another injury. Polanco has been limited to 61 plate appearances across 14 games this season, and he's slashed an underwhelming .179/.246/.286 with one home run and two RBI.
June 7, 2026
Rehab assignment shut down
The Mets have shut down Polanco's (Achilles/wrist) rehab assignment, Keith Raad of SNY reports.
Analysis
Polanco, who has been on the injured list since April 18, will head back to New York to be reevaluated. The 32-year-old has struggled at the plate when healthy during his first season with the Mets, slashing .179/.246/.286 across 61 plate appearances.
June 5, 2026
Will not be activated this weekend
Polanco (Achilles/wrist) will remain on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Syracuse through the weekend, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.
Analysis
The Mets previously hadn't ruled out a return for Polanco as soon as Friday in San Diego. However, the club has elected to wait to bring back the veteran infielder, likely targeting Tuesday versus the Cardinals at the start of a homestand. Polanco has been sidelined since mid-April with a right wrist contusion and left Achilles bursitis.