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Jun 30 2025Polanco will miss a third straight start in Monday's series opener against the Royals due to left knee soreness but is expected back in the lineup Tuesday, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco tweaked his surgically repaired knee while stumbling over first base in a game last week against the White Sox. The good news is Polanco met over the weekend with the doctor that performed his offseason operation, and he was given clearance to play. Mitch Garver is serving as Seattle's designated hitter for Monday's game versus the Royals.
Jun 29 2025Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is batting .143 (5-for-35) across his past 10 contests and will sit Sunday for a second straight game. Cal Raleigh will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Mitch Garver (jaw) receives a start behind the plate.
Jun 28 2025Polanco is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will take a seat after going 1-for-4 with two walks and two RBI during Friday's 7-6 extra-innings win. Julio Rodriguez will serve as the Mariners' designated hitter while Randy Arozarena, Luke Raley and Dominic Canzone start in the outfield from left to right.
Jun 26 2025Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco made just one start during the Mariners' three-game set against the Twins. The 31-year-old has posted a .494 OPS since the beginning of May and could be at risk of losing out on a regular spot in the lineup. Cal Raleigh will get a start at designated hitter Thursday, while Mitch Garver handles catching duties.
Jun 20 2025Polanco is absent from the lineup for Friday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's a routine day off for Polanco, who had started each of the previous 13 contests. The Mariners will go with Mitch Garver at designated hitter and Cole Young at second base in Friday's series opener.
Jun 13 2025Polanco went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-2 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's bat is coming around -- he's hit safely in eight straight games, going 11-for-34 (.324) in that span. The homer was his first since May 12 versus the Yankees. Polanco is up to a .266/.312/.484 slash line, 11 homers, 33 RBI, 23 runs scored and two stolen bases over 56 contests, though his power has dropped significantly since the start of May. He spent much of last month batting second, but he's been between fourth and sixth in the lineup over the last five games, and the move down the order seems to be paying off.
Jun 8 2025Polanco went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was Polanco's first multi-hit game since April 29, as he's been stuck in a deep slump at the plate for over a month now. Over his last 31 games, the veteran infielder is batting .163 (16-for-98) with one home run, three doubles and six RBI. Polanco remains limited as a designated hitter and left-handed batter due to a side injury from earlier this year, as he routinely starts on the bench versus southpaws and last appeared defensively back on May 6, and it's fair to wonder if the issue is hampering his performance at the dish in any way.
May 31 2025Polanco is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Twins on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco snapped a seven-game hitless streak Friday when he went 1-for-5 with a run scored. He'll begin Saturday's game in the dugout while Cal Raleigh serves as the designated hitter and Mitch Garver starts behind home plate.
May 27 2025Polanco is not in the Mariners' starting lineup against the Nationals on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has been dealing with a sore side for most of the season, which has made it uncomfortable batting as a right-hander. With southpaw Mitchell Parker taking the mound for the Nationals, Polanco will begin Tuesday's game on the bench while Mitch Garver serves as the designated hitter and bats fifth. Polanco has slashed .155/.234/.241 with one home run and five RBI in 64 plate appearances since the beginning of May.
May 25 2025Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Polanco still isn't fully comfortable batting as a right-hander while he's been managing a sore side for much of the season, so the Mariners will hold him out of the lineup for a second straight day while the Astros send another southpaw (Colton Gordon) to the bump. Mitch Garver will replace Polanco as Seattle's designated hitter.
May 18 2025Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has a .190/.261/.310 slash line through 13 games in May and will sit Sunday after starting the previous three contests. Cal Raleigh will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Mitch Garver receives a start behind the plate.
May 13 2025Polanco is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has been playing pretty regularly, but he'll head to the bench against tough lefty Max Fried. Polanco is hitting .327 with 10 home runs and one steal in 31 games.
May 12 2025Polanco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 11-5 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Polanco's first homer in May. He's struggled early this month, going 6-for-31 (.194) over his last nine contests, though three of those hits have gone for extra bases. It's likely some natural regression after his sizzling start to the 2025 campaign. The infielder has a .327/.372/.673 slash line with 10 homers, 29 RBI, 17 runs scored, one stolen base and six doubles over 31 games.
May 11 2025Polanco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco started the previous six games and experienced his first real slump of the season, as he went 3-for-25 with a double and three RBI during that stretch. The 31-year-old still has an impressive .327/.373/.653 slash line with nine homers and 28 RBI through 111 plate appearances this year. Cal Raleigh will rest his legs as the designated hitter Sunday while Mitch Garver starts at catcher.
May 7 2025Polanco will serve as the Mariners' designated hitter and No. 2 batter in Wednesday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In Tuesday's 5-3 win, Polanco drew a start at second base, which marked his first start in the infield since April 4. Polanco had been limited to DH duties for the past month while managing a side injury that affects his throwing and inhibits him when he bats from the right side of the plate, but his usage at the keystone offers hope that he may be nearing the finish line in his recovery. The Mariners plan to have Polanco serve as their everyday third baseman once the injury is fully behind him, but he may have started at second base Tuesday due to the shorter throws that he would need to make at the position.
Apr 30 2025Polanco is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch-hitting Polanco still hasn't been cleared to hit from the right side of the plate while he manages a side injury, though he told Adam Jude of The Seattle Times on April 16 that he's felt well enough to hit off a tee. Polanco will continue to hold down a regular spot in the lineup at designated hitter against right-handed pitching, but the Mariners will continue to shield him from lefties like the Angels' Tyler Anderson until he's 100 percent while swinging the bat from the right side. Cal Raleigh will replace Polanco as the Mariners' DH on Wednesday.
Apr 16 2025Polanco (side) said Wednesday that he's been taking right-handed swings off a tee and is "getting closer" to being able to bat righty in a game, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The switch hitter has been able to hit only left-handed over the last week-plus due to lingering side soreness. While Polanco didn't offer a specific timetable for his return to the lineup versus lefties, it sounds like it's coming soon. The next southpaw the Mariners are scheduled to face is the Blue Jays' Easton Lucas on Sunday.
Apr 15 2025Polanco is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco started the previous four games at designated hitter but will receive a day off after going 4-for-13 with a homer, two RBI and two runs during that stretch. The 31-year-old isn't expected to play the field for a bit longer due to lingering side soreness, but the injury hasn't dampened his production early in 2025, as he has a 1.007 OPS with three homers through 11 contests.
Apr 11 2025Polanco went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco took Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom deep on a 384-foot shot down the right-field line in the first inning. The switch-hitting Polanco is expected to remain solely a designated hitter while he manages side soreness, which is also preventing him from hitting right-handed, but the veteran infielder is certainly worth a look in deep fantasy leagues at the moment. Through 31 at-bats so far this year, Polanco is batting a torrid .419 with three long balls, 11 RBI, three runs scored and one stolen base.
Apr 7 2025Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run double in Monday's 4-3 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing Seattle's previous two games with side soreness, Polanco delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the eighth inning to help power the Mariners to victory. The veteran switch-hitter has dealt with some nagging injuries in the early going, but he's been highly effective when healthy while hitting .417 with two long balls, 10 RBI and one stolen base over 24 at-bats (seven games).
Apr 6 2025Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants due to soreness in his surgically repaired left knee, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco underwent a procedure in October to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee and didn't appear to have any issues during spring training, but he's now sitting Sunday for the second consecutive game. The 31-year-old has gone 9-for-22 with two homers and eight RBI this season, though he's been limited to just five games due to the injury and a stint on the paternity list.
Apr 5 2025Polanco isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get a chance to catch his breath Saturday after going 3-for-5 with a homer and four RBI in Friday's extra-innings loss. While he rests, Dylan Moore will pick up a start at the hot corner and bat seventh.
Apr 4 2025Polanco went 3-for-5 with a home run, four RBI and one walk in Friday's 10-9 extra-innings loss to the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is batting .450 (9-for-20) with two homers, eight RBI and two runs scored over his first five games of the season. He missed three contests while on the paternity list, but the time away with his growing family didn't slow him down when he returned to action Friday. He had a pair of RBI singles and a two-run homer in this high-scoring game. He looks to be a regular in the lineup as the Mariners' starting third baseman, and he won't be challenged in that role as long as his bat stays hot. He's looking to rebound from his career-worst season in 2024, when he was limited to a .213/.296/.355 slash line over 118 games.
Apr 3 2025The Mariners reinstated Polanco from the paternity list Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After taking two days to welcome a new addition to his family, Polanco will officially be back in action for the Mariners' series opener against San Francisco on Friday. The 31-year-old has gone 6-for-15 with four RBI in four games this season and has collected a base hit in each one of them. Leo Rivas was optioned to Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move.
Apr 1 2025The Mariners placed Polanco on the paternity list Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will be allowed to miss up to three games while he spends time with his growing family. Miles Mastrobuoni will cover third base Tuesday, and Leo Rivas will come up from the minors to fill the open roster spot.
Mar 30 2025Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Dylan Moore will pick up a start at third base in place of Polanco, who occupied the hot corner for each of the Mariners' first three games of the season. Polanco recorded at least one hit in each of those contests, going 5-for-10 with a home run and three RBI.
Mar 3 2025Polanco (knee) will start at designated hitter Monday against the Guardians in his Cactus League debut, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco underwent surgery last October to repair the patellar tendon of his left knee. While he hasn't had any known restrictions in Mariners camp, the club has held him out of Cactus League play until now, a tactic that isn't atypical for veteran players. Polanco is slated to be the Mariners' everyday third baseman this season.
Feb 19 2025Polanco (knee) was spotted taking swings off a pitching machine during Wednesday's full-squad workout, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is heading into his second season in Seattle after he re-signed with the Mariners in late January on a one-year, $7.75 million deal that includes a $6 million mutual option for 2026. The 31-year-old endured a rough debut season in Seattle, slashing .213/.296/.355 while striking out in a career-worst 29.2 percent of his 469 plate appearances. He was limited to 118 games due to hamstring and knee injuries and needed surgery in October to repair damage to the patellar tendon of his left knee, but reports earlier in the offseason suggested that he would be fully cleared for baseball activities by January. Polanco seems to have recovered as anticipated and isn't operating with any reported restrictions in the first week of camp, but like many veteran players, he may not be immediately rushed into game action when the Mariners open their Cactus League schedule Friday. In addition to easing himself back from the injury, Polanco will also be adjusting to a position change this spring. In an effort to keep him healthier this season, the Mariners will move Polanco to third base after he played exclusively in the field at second base in 2024.
Jan 30 2025Polanco (knee) signed a one-year, $7.75 million contract with the Mariners on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco spent the 2024 season with the Mariners and suffered a down year, during which he hit just .213 with a 29.2 percent strikeout rate across 469 plate appearances. However, he played through a knee injury for a significant portion of the season, an issue that has since been corrected. Seattle reportedly plans to play Polanco primarily at third base, likely setting up Dylan Moore to be the team's primary second baseman as the roster currently stands.
Nov 4 2024Polanco's (knee) agent, Ulises Cabrera, said Monday that his client is expected to be cleared for full baseball activities by January, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco dealt with a patellar tendon issue in his left knee for much of the 2024 season before finally undergoing surgery in October. He's a free agent after the Mariners declined his $12 million club option for 2025 but is expected to enter spring training fully healthy. Polanco, who turns 32 in July, posted a career-worst .651 OPS this season and was worth 0.3 fWAR in 118 games.
Nov 1 2024The Mariners declined Polanco's (knee) $12 million club option for 2025 on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll receive a $750,000 buyout instead and is now a free agent. Polanco collected a career-worst .651 OPS in 2024 while playing through a patellar tendon issue in his left knee which eventually required surgery last month. The expectation is that he will be ready in time for spring training, but the veteran infielder will be looking for a new home.
Oct 10 2024Polanco underwent surgery Thursday to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had a career-worst .651 OPS in 2024 while playing through the knee issue, and he's now getting the injury addressed. The second baseman is expected to be ready for spring training, but it remains to be seen which uniform he will be donning in 2025 as the Mariners weigh a $12 million club option or $750,000 buyout.
Sep 24 2024Polanco went 4-for-4 with a solo home run and an additional RBI in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco continued his recent surge at the plate -- he's 10-for-21 (.476) with four RBI and three extra-base hits over his last five games. Unfortunately for the Mariners, Polanco was often stranded on base as the bottom-third of the order went hitless. The second baseman has had a career-worst season with a .214/.295/.359 slash line over 115 contests, though he's added 16 homers, 45 RBI, 43 runs scored, four stolen bases and 11 doubles while seeing regular playing time when healthy.
Sep 22 2024Polanco went 3-for-5 with an RBI single and a double in a win over the Rangers on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco plated the Mariners' second run of the day with his timely first-inning knock, and he later added his first two-bagger since Aug. 20. The veteran infielder is having another mostly difficult month, however, as even Saturday's production only served to push his September slash line to a forgettable .169/.219/.288 across 64 plate appearances.
Sep 18 2024Polanco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got the Mariners on the board early with a solo home run off Luis Gil in the second inning. The home run was just his second extra-base hit and sixth hit overall in 53 plate appearance since Aug. 30, a span during which he's hit just .128. Polanco is having by far the least productive campaign of his career, slashing just .203/.292/.346 with 15 homers, 40 RBI, 41 runs, four steals and a 44:129 BB:K in 428 plate appearances.
Sep 15 2024Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will be joined on the bench by Josh Rojas, Luke Raley and Cal Raleigh as the Mariners give some regulars a breather in a day game after a night game. Dylan Moore will check in at second base in place of Polanco, who has gone just 5-for-40 (.125 average) at the plate thus far in September.
Sep 9 2024Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a win over the Cardinals on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got in on the fun of the Mariners' 13-hit barrage with a fifth-inning shot off Steven Matz with Justin Turner aboard, extending Seattle's lead to 9-2 at the time. Polanco snapped a nine-game homer drought with the round tripper, which was also just his second hit in the last eight contests. The 31-year-old notably went down on strikes in his other three plate appearances Sunday, pushing his strikeout rate to a career-worst 30.6 percent and highlighting one of the primary culprits behind his career-low .204 average, .296 OBP and .643 OPS.
Sep 6 2024Polanco is not in Friday's lineup against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will head to the bench for the second time in three games after starting the previous three. Dylan Moore is getting the start at second base, even with righty Erick Fedde on the hill for St. Louis.
Sep 4 2024Polanco isn't in Seattle's lineup Wednesday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get a chance to regroup Wednesday after going 0-for-13 with four walks over his last five games. While he rests, Dylan Moore will start at the keystone and bat ninth.
Aug 27 2024Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a win over the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco uncorked a 341-foot laser to right field in the second inning to answer a Josh Lowe homer for the Rays in the visitor half of the frame. Polanco's round tripper snapped an eight-game home-run drought, and he's now just four away from putting together his best season in that department since his outlier 33-homer campaign for the Twins in 2021.
Aug 25 2024Polanco went 0-for-2 with two walks, a stolen base and a run in a loss to the Giants on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got it done with some classic small ball Saturday, showing some solid plate discipline and recording a rare steal during one of his trips on the basepaths. The veteran has progressively crawled out of a deep hole at the plate over the course of the second half of the season, with Saturday's production pushing his post-All-Star-break slash line to an impressive .269/.358/.529 across 120 plate appearances. Despite the quiet night from a power perspective Saturday, Polanco has also shown some welcome pop during that span, knocking 13 of his 28 hits for extra bases while driving in 18 runs.
Aug 21 2024Polanco went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and three RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco drove in all three runs for the Mariners. Tuesday marked just the third time this season he's had three RBI in a game, but he now has three multi-hit efforts over his last eight games and is batting .357 over that span. It's still been a sluggish year overall for the 30-year-old, who's now slashing .221/.306/.368 with 12 homers, 36 RBI, 34 runs, three steals and a 35:108 BB:K in 346 plate appearances.
Aug 17 2024Polanco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run in a loss to the Pirates on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco uncorked his 12th home run of the season in the ninth inning with the bases empty to give Seattle a brief ray of hope in what was ultimately a two-run loss. The veteran has now left the yard in two of the last four games and reached safely in each contest during that span, a brief reprieve from his season-long struggles.
Aug 13 2024Polanco is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is absent from the starting nine for the second time in nine games, yielding to Dylan Moore at second base Tuesday. Polanco is 6-for-27 (.222) with a 34.5 percent strikeout rate in August.
Aug 12 2024Polanco went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, a double and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco opened up the scoring with a solo home run in the second inning off Luis Severino. He later doubled and scored in the sixth and singled in the eighth for his second three-hit effort of the season. Coming into Sunday, Polanco had just three hits in 22 at-bats this month while striking out eight times over that span. He's currently striking out at a 31.1 percent clip, which would be the highest mark of his career and the first time he's ever had a strikeout rate north of 30 percent. It's been a struggle for Polanco in his first year in Seattle, as he's slashing .211/.292/.352 with 11 homers, 30 RBI, 31 runs, three steals and a 30:99 BB:K in 318 plate appearances.
Aug 4 2024Polanco (knee) went 2-for-4 with an RBI single and a run in an extra-inning win over the Phillies on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder had sat out Friday's series opener due to his nagging knee issues, but Polanco was starting at second base Saturday and managed to deliver one of three multi-hit efforts for the Mariners. Polanco's .215/.297/.352 season slash line still has plenty of room for improvement; however, the 31-year-old now boasts a .292 average and 1.019 OPS across 54 post-All-Star-break plate appearances, and his .375 average with men in scoring position during that span has helped him produce 10 RBI.
Aug 3 2024Polanco (knee) will start at second base and bat fifth Saturday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was forced to sit out Friday's series opener after exiting Wednesday's game due to a knee injury, but the issue seems to have subsided ahead of Saturday's contest. The 31-year-old infielder has put up a career-worst batting average (.210) and OPS (.644) through 289 plate appearances this season, but he's begun to heat up lately, slashing .273/.340/.682 with five homers and nine RBI since the All-Star break.
Aug 2 2024Polanco (knee) is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was removed in the eighth inning of Wednesday's game against the Red Sox due to a knee injury, and he will sit for the series opener Friday. Leo Rivas will start at second base and bat ninth against Phillies right-hander Tyler Phillips.
Jul 31 2024Polanco was removed from Wednesday's game due to knee issues, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts and a walk before Leo Rivas replaced him in the field during the eighth inning. Polanco's knee also forced him to make an early exit from Sunday's game against the White Sox, so it's possible the Mariners sit him down for a game or two as a precaution.
Jul 30 2024Polanco (knee) started at second base and went 0-for-2 with an RBI sacrifice fly in a loss to the Red Sox on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was replaced defensively by Leo Rivas to start the sixth inning, but the veteran infielder seemed to tolerate his time in the game well after exiting Sunday's win over the White Sox with a knee injury. Polanco did see a four-game hitting streak snapped, but the RBI he mustered on his sac fly was his sixth in the last four contests.
Jul 29 2024Polanco (knee) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was lifted late in Sunday's 6-3 win over the White Sox with knee pain, but he apparently won't require a day out of the lineup -- or even a day out of the field -- to shake off the injury. The Mariners will hope that the knee issue won't disrupt Polanco's timing at the plate, as he's been one of the club's most productive hitters thus far in the second. Over his nine games since the All-Star break, Polanco is slashing .286/.342/.686 with four home runs and a stolen base.
Jul 28 2024Polanco left Sunday's 6-3 win over the White Sox in the bottom of the seventh inning as a result of knee pain, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has been dealing with the knee injury for a while according to manager Scott Servais, but the issue isn't considered to be injured-list worthy. The infielder was also removed partially due to Seattle owning a 6-1 lead entering the bottom of the seventh. Polanco can be considered day-to-day heading into Monday's series opener on the road in Boston.
Jul 27 2024Polanco went 3-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco hit solo shots in the fourth and fifth innings before tacking on an RBI single in the eighth. Hitting in Chicago has agreed with the second baseman -- he has three long balls over two games versus the White Sox, giving him nine on the year. He's added a .209/.293/.340 slash line, 24 RBI, 24 runs scored, two stolen bases and five doubles over 273 plate appearances.
Jul 25 2024Polanco went 1-for-3 with a double and a walk in a loss to the Angels on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was productive on yet another night of anemic play by the Mariners offense as a whole, snapping a brief 0-for-8 skid that had encompassed the previous two games. Polanco has now hit safely in five of the last seven contests overall, and the .231 average he's mustered in that span actually represents significant improvement over his body of work for the majority of the season.
Jul 22 2024Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo homer and two runs scored in Sunday's win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got going with a 394-foot solo blast to right center off Ronel Blanco in the fourth inning, extending the Mariners' lead to 3-1. He later singled in the sixth and came around to score on a three-run homer by Luke Raley. Polanco's home run was his first since May 3 and his sixth on the year. He has three multi-hit games since July 9 after having after having just two such games entering the month. It's been a struggle overall for the 30-year-old, as he's slashing .205/.291/.304 with 19 RBI, 20 runs and a 24:79 BB:K in 251 plate appearances.
Jul 12 2024Polanco went 2-for-4 with a two-run single and a run in a win over the Angels on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got in on the fun during the Mariners' 11-run outburst by extending Seattle's lead to 4-0 with his first-inning, two-run single. The veteran finally coaxed his average back over .200 for the first time since April 15 with Thursday's multi-hit effort, his second in the last three games and only his fourth overall this season.
Jul 10 2024Polanco went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run in a win over the Padres on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a rare multi-hit effort for the struggling veteran, who'd last accomplished that feat May 4. Polanco had been mired in a 1-for-12 skid over the previous four games entering Tuesday, a brief but nightmarish stretch where he'd struck out in eight of his 14 plate appearances. Polanco's season slash line still stands at a career-worst .196/.288/.289, and with the sample size now having grown to 219 plate appearances, it's fair to wonder how much improvement it will realistically see over the remainder of the season.
Jul 6 2024Polanco isn't in Seattle's lineup Saturday versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Saturday will mark the third straight game that Polanco hasn't started, with Dylan Moore starting at second base for the second time in a row. The 31-year-old has put up a career-low .576 OPS through 208 plate appearances, although he has recorded a base hit in five of his last six games.
Jul 5 2024Polanco is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is absent from the starting nine for a second consecutive game, as Dylan Moore fills second base and bats eighth Friday. Polanco is slashing .195/.284/.292 across 208 plate appearances this season.
Jul 4 2024Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was given a semi-day off Wednesday in the designated hitter slot and he'll be out of the lineup altogether Thursday. Ryan Bliss is getting the start at second base for the Mariners.
Jul 1 2024Polanco went 1-for-4 with an RBI single and a stolen base in a loss to the Twins on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco came through with a clutch knock against his former team in the seventh inning, plating Luke Raley to knot the score at 3-3. The veteran infielder, who's now hit safely in four straight, also added his second steal of the campaign, but he couldn't capitalize on another RBI opportunity in the ninth when he left the bases loaded on a game-ending flyout.
Jun 26 2024Polanco is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game in Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco played the first two games of the series upon his return from the injured list, going 1-for-8 with one run scored and four strikeouts. He'll receive a breather Wednesday as Dylan Moore fills in at second base.
Jun 25 2024Polanco (hamstring), reinstated from the injured list earlier in the day, went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts in a loss to the Rays on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco finished up his rehab assignment with Triple-A Tacoma by belting three home runs and compiling six RBI over his final two games, but that prodigious bat was nowhere to be found in his return to the big leagues Monday. The veteran disappointingly reverted to the struggles that have defined most of his season, and following Monday's trio of punchouts, Polanco now sports a career-worst 31.9 percent strikeout rate.
Jun 24 2024The Mariners activated Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was sidelined for just under a month with a right hamstring strain. He went 6-for-20 in six games between High-A Everett and Triple-A Tacoma during his rehab assignment, slugging three home runs over his final two contests. Polanco has slashed a disappointing .195/.293/.302 across 181 plate appearances for Seattle this season. He'll resume his role as the club's everyday second baseman.
Jun 22 2024Polanco (hamstring) played a full game at second base in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Las Vegas on Friday, going 2-for-4 with two solo home runs and another RBI from a bases-loaded walk. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco may have put the bow on a highly successful rehab assignment with Friday's performance. Not only were the offensive fireworks a welcome sight for a player who's struggled all season at the big-league level, but Polanco was also able to put in a full game on defense for the first time during his rehab stint. It would seem highly likely the Mariners will deem him ready for activation at this point, but they may opt to have Polanco finish out the weekend with the Rainiers before potentially meeting the club in Tampa Bay for the start of a three-game series against the Rays on Monday.
Jun 20 2024Polanco (hamstring) took a full game's worth of plate appearances as the designated hitter in Triple-A Tacoma's win over Las Vegas on Wednesday, going 1-for-4 with a walk and a run. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's ability to play in back-to-back games for the second time in his rehab assignment appears to bode well for his chances of imminent activation. The veteran infielder already logged seven innings on defense Tuesday, so there may be nothing left to prove for Polanco in terms of the fitness of his previously ailing hamstring.
Jun 19 2024Polanco (hamstring) shifted his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, playing seven innings at second base and going 1-for-3 with a double, a walk and a run in a loss to Las Vegas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was a feel-good night all around for Polanco within the context of his recovery, as he handled the bump up in affiliate from High-A Everett well and logged his longest time on the field yet over his first three minor-league games. The veteran infielder is likely due for at least one more outing with the Rainiers before activation is considered, and in addition to the apparently improved condition of his previously ailing hamstring, it's encouraging Polanco has reached safely in all three rehab games thus far.
Jun 17 2024Polanco (hamstring) started at second base in High-A Everett's win over Eugene on Sunday and went 0-for-1 with two walks before being replaced defensively in the bottom of the fourth inning. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was able to take another step with his time on the field, even if it was relatively brief. The veteran has reached safely in each of his first two rehab games, and he's now poised to shift his assignment to Triple-A Tacoma when the Rainiers resume play Tuesday.
Jun 16 2024Polanco (hamstring) started at designated hitter in High-A Everett's win over Eugene on Saturday and went 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was lifted for a pinch hitter in the ninth inning, but he got a solid amount of plate appearances in during his first game action of any kind since May 26. The veteran infielder is slated to play with the AquaSox again Sunday before shifting his rehab assignment to Triple-A Tacoma on Tuesday, per Ryan Division of The Seattle Times.
Jun 15 2024Polanco (hamstring) is playing in a rehab game Saturday at High-A Everett, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will remain at Everett for a few games before continuing his rehab at Triple-A Tacoma. The second baseman has been ramping up over the past week and is feeling good enough to begin playing games. Polanco is on track for a late-June return after straining his right hamstring May 26.
Jun 13 2024Polanco (hamstring) is slated to run the bases before Thursday's game against the White Sox and then head out on a rehab assignment, Shannon Drayer of SeattleSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has been progressively ramping up his level of activity in recent days, apparently without any setbacks. MLB.com reports that general manager Justin Hollander indicated team trainers would jointly assess Polanco's condition with the veteran infielder following Thursday's activity, at which point the length of the rehab assignment would likely be determined.
Jun 8 2024Polanco (hamstring) has been ramping up baseball activities but will require a minor-league rehab assignment before activation, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran infielder took full infield practice during the Mariners' three-game road trip in Oakland earlier in the week, and there were no reported setbacks. However, manager Scott Servais confirmed before Friday's series opener against the Royals that Polanco will require at least a brief rehab assignment, which could commence at Triple-A Tacoma in the coming days.
May 27 2024The Mariners placed Polanco on the 10-day injured list Monday due to a right hamstring strain. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was replaced by Josh Rojas in the sixth inning of Sunday's 9-5 win over the Nationals, with the former going 1-for-2 with an RBI before exiting. Polanco missed seven games earlier in May due to a right hamstring issue, and the 30-year-old will spend time on the injured list this time around. General manager Justin Hollander said Monday that while Polanco has not yet undergone an MRI, he is not expected to be sidelined long, per Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM. The Mariners selected Ryan Bliss from Triple-A Tacoma in a corresponding move, and he will start at second base Monday and bat eighth against Astros southpaw Framber Valdez.
May 26 2024Polanco left Sunday's game against the Nationals due to right hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when Polanco sustained the injury, but Josh Rojas came in at third base in the bottom of the sixth inning while Dylan Moore shifted to second base. Polanco missed seven games in May due to a right hamstring issue, and he is set to have an MRI on Monday, per Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM. Before leaving Sunday's game, Polanco went 1-for-2 with an RBI on an infielder's choice in the second inning.
May 23 2024Polanco is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing seven consecutive starts due to a right hamstring injury, Polanco made his return to the lineup in Wednesday's 7-3 loss, starting at second base while going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The Mariners haven't indicated that Polanco experienced a setback with his hamstring Wednesday, so his absence Thursday is likely just a matter of maintenance due to the quick turnaround for the series finale, which begins at 12:35 p.m. ET. Dylan Moore will fill in for Polanco at the keystone.
May 22 2024Polanco (hamstring) went 0-for-4 with one strikeout in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This was Polanco's first game action since he suffered the injury May 13 versus the Royals. The infielder is down to a .187/.291/.300 slash line with five home runs, 13 RBI, 15 runs scored and one stolen base over 172 plate appearances. While he has yet to get his bat going in his first season with the Mariners, he's likely to reclaim a starting role at second base. If he can't start hitting better, Polanco could be pressured for playing time by Josh Rojas and Dylan Moore now that the Seattle lineup is at full health.
May 21 2024Polanco (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco hasn't taken the field since May 13, but he's close to returning after being available off the bench Monday. While it hasn't been confirmed he'll be available Tuesday, that should be the expectation considering his status Monday. Dylan Moore will draw a start at second base and bat ninth.
May 20 2024Mariners manager Scott Servais said that Polanco (hamstring) will be available off the bench Monday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is missing a sixth straight start Monday, but he's progressed enough with his right hamstring issue that he could enter mid-game, if needed. It would appear he'll have a shot to be back in the lineup Tuesday.
May 19 2024Polanco (hamstring), who was out of the lineup for a fifth straight game Sunday, did some explosive running drills before Sunday's series finale against the Orioles but could still be placed on the injured list in coming days, MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite Polanco upping his activity level Sunday, manager Scott Servais confirmed the veteran infielder is still not moving around at full speed. As such, the Mariners could make a decision on whether to place Polanco on the IL as early as Monday when the team opens a four-game series against the Yankees. Servais conceded Sunday that Polanco was feeling better and has progressed to swinging a bat without discomfort, but given the lingering nature of hamstring injuries, an IL stint might still be necessary to ensure a full recovery.
May 18 2024Polanco (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup Saturday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will remain on the bench for a fourth consecutive game as he continues to nurse right hamstring soreness. Josh Rojas will draw another start at second base and bat leadoff against Baltimore.
May 17 2024Polanco (hamstring) isn't in the Mariners' lineup Friday at Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will miss a third straight game with right hamstring soreness. Once again, Josh Rojas will slide to second base while Luis Urias starts at third.
May 15 2024Polanco (hamstring) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will take a seat for the second day in a row while he manages a tight right hamstring. The Mariners are viewing him as day-to-day, but a trip to the injured list could become more realistic if Polanco is still not available to start coming out of Thursday's team off day.
May 14 2024Polanco (hamstring) isn't in the Mariners' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Right hamstring tightness forced Polanco out of Monday's contest, and he will get an additional day to recover Tuesday. Josh Rojas will cover second base as a result, allowing Luis Urias to start at the hot corner and bat ninth.
May 13 2024Polanco was removed from Monday's game against the Royals due to right hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The severity of Polanco's injury is unclear, though he's likely headed for further testing. Josh Rojas and Luis Urias could see more opportunities at second base if Polanco is forced to miss additional time.
May 10 2024Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Friday's contest with the Athletics, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get a breather after going 2-for-18 with one run scored and seven strikeouts over Seattle's four-game series in Minnesota. Josh Rojas will slide over to second base while Luis Urias will enter the lineup at third base and bat ninth against Oakland.
May 2 2024Polanco went 2-for-5 with a pair of RBI singles in a loss to Atlanta on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's contributions ended up leading to the only runs of the afternoon for the Mariners, who were otherwise stymied by Chris Sale and a quartet of relievers. Despite the lack of extra-base hits, Polanco's performance was impactful from an individual perspective, as it extended his on-base streak to six games and qualified as the veteran's second straight two-RBI tally. Polanco's .181/.317/.295 slash line naturally has no shortage of room for improvement, but perhaps his current surge is the start of a long-awaited breakout in his first Seattle campaign.
May 1 2024Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco opened up the scoring with a two-run shot to right off Reynaldo Lopez in the third inning. Polanco had not driven in any runs since he last homered back on April 15. He's now reached base in five straight games, though he has struck out seven times over his last 12 at-bats. It's been a very slow campaign at the dish so far for Polanco, who's now slashing .170/.314/.290 with four homers, 10 RBI, 11 runs and a 20:37 BB:K in 121 plate appearances.
Apr 25 2024Polanco went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Rangers on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's struggles at the plate continued for the most part, with his average now sitting at a paltry .175 through 99 plate appearances. However, the veteran also sports a surprisingly solid .333 on-base percentage that's largely the result of his 18.9 percent walk rate. The free pass he drew Wednesday also led to his first stolen base of the campaign, and the combination of Polanco's career-low .234 BABIP and above-average 24.0 percent line-drive rate seems to imply his luck when putting the ball in play should start to turn soon.
Apr 21 2024Polanco is out of the lineup for Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Rockies, Shannon Drayer of Seattle Sports 710 AM reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first time out of the lineup this season for Polanco, who is 0-for-10 with four walks and three strikeouts over his past three games. Dylan Moore is starting at the keystone, with Polanco likely to rejoin the starting nine for Game 2.
Apr 15 2024Polanco went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run, two walks and three total runs in Monday's 9-3 victory versus Cincinnati. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco helped the Mariners get off to a fast start with his three-run shot off Frankie Montas in the first inning. It was the second homer in as many days for Polanco, and he's drive in five runs over the two-game span. The veteran infielder could be picking things up after a slow overall start to the season -- he's slashing just .203/.338/.356 with a 32.4 percent strikeout rate through 71 plate appearances.
Apr 6 2024Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run scored and an additional RBI during Saturday's 5-3 win over the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is still hitting just .176 on the season but has shown signs of life lately with a hit in each of the past five games, though he's gone just 5-for-20 during that stretch. The 30-year-old is still batting out of the No. 3 spot for now, but he may need to get on track soon to retain that position.
Apr 4 2024Polanco went 1-for-4 in a loss to the Guardians on Wednesday and is hitting just .115 (4-for-26) with no extra-base hits over his first seven games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran's Mariners tenure could hardly be off to a more inauspicious start, and compounding the concern is the fact Polanco has also generated an alarming 42.9 percent strikeout rate in that sample of 28 plate appearances. The 30-year-old posted a career-high 25.7 percent strikeout rate with the Twins last season as well, so it remains to be seen if the poor contact rate early this season ultimately proves to be an extension of that troublesome pattern. Polanco does now have a single in three consecutive contests, a mildly encouraging development after he opened the campaign going 1-for-14 in his first four contests.
Mar 10 2024Polanco went 2-for-2 with a solo home run, a grand slam, a hit-by-pitch and an additional run in a Cactus League win over the Giants on Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran's blistering bat continued to pay dividends, with Polanco's standout day propelling his spring average and OPS to .500 and 1.000, respectively. The 30-year-old has primarily been held back by injury and dips in playing time the last two seasons in Minnesota, but he recorded a career-high 33 homers and 98 RBI as recently as 2021.
Mar 6 2024Polanco is hitting .400 (4-for-10) with a double, two RBI, four walks and a run across six Cactus League games. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The noteworthy offseason acquisition has pair of two-hit efforts in his last three games after starting off Cactus League play 0-for-3 over his first three exhibitions. Polanco is penciled in as the everyday second baseman and can also fill in at the hot corner. The veteran switch hitter could be a candidate to hit the 25-home-run threshold if good health prevails, considering he belted 30 homers over 184 games his last two seasons in Minnesota.
Jan 29 2024Polanco was traded from the Twins to the Mariners on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear as to what the Twins are getting in return for Polanco, but Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic states there are four players, two major leaguers and two minor leaguers, headed to Minnesota as part of the deal. This is a huge upgrade for the Mariners at second base, and the 30-year-old will also be available to slot in at the hot corner and in the DH spot as needed. Polanco slashed .255/.335/.454 with 14 homers, 48 RBI, four stolen bases and 38 runs scored over 80 games a season ago with Minnesota.
Nov 2 2023The Twins exercised Polanco's $10.5 million club option for 2024 on Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco again battled durability issues in 2023, missing significant time due to ankle, knee and hamstring injuries, but he registered a .789 OPS with 14 home runs across 80 games (343 plate appearances) when healthy. Minnesota could potentially look to trade the 30-year-old infielder this winter and install Edouard Julien at second base, but exercising the option was likely an easy early-offseason decision for the AL Central champs.
Oct 3 2023Polanco (ankle) is starting at third base and batting second in Tuesday's Game 1 of their AL Wild Card Series versus the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed the final two games of the regular season with a right ankle injury, but he's ready to go for the Twins' playoff opener. With Royce Lewis limited to designated hitter duties as he returns from a hamstring injury, Polanco is in line to serve as Minnesota's regular third baseman.
Oct 1 2023Polanco (ankle) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He was pulled from Friday's game with right ankle soreness and will miss a second game in a row with the Twins already locked into the postseason. It's unclear if Polanco will be ready to go for the playoffs on Tuesday.
Sep 30 2023Polanco (ankle) wasn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was pulled from Friday's matchup due to a sore right ankle, and the Twins are likely acting out of an abundance of caution by holding him out of this one after already locking up the AL Central. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day moving forward.
Sep 29 2023Polanco is considered day-to-day after exiting Friday's game at Colorado due to right ankle soreness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco tweaked his ankle on a fourth-inning strikeout, though he was able to gut it out until the bottom of the sixth. Donovan Solano slid over from first base to second base with Alex Kirilloff entering to play first. This is the same ankle Polanco has twice had surgically repaired, but it sounds like he could be available as early as Saturday for the AL Central-champion Twins.
Sep 28 2023Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will take a seat for the afternoon game after starting the previous three contests. Donovan Solano is at second base and Willi Castro is at third.
Sep 25 2023Polanco went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco took Carson Fulmer deep in the third and now has a hit in 18 of his last 22 games dating back to Aug. 26. Over that span, he's slashing .295/.376/.568 with six homers, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and a 12:27 BB:K. He should continue to hit near the top of the order as the Twins gear up for the playoffs.
Sep 23 2023Polanco will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins made a large number of changes after celebrating their playoff-clinching win Friday night. Edouard Julien will start at second base Saturday.
Sep 15 2023Polanco is not in the lineup Friday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Edouard Julien will start at second base as Royce Lewis takes a turn in the DH role and Kyle Farmer covers third base. This is presumably just a day of rest for Polanco, who is sitting on a four-game hitting streak.
Sep 13 2023Polanco was activated from the bereavement list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed three games while tending to personal matters, but he's rejoined the Twins and is back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rays. The veteran infielder will carry an .802 OPS into play Wednesday.
Sep 10 2023Minnesota placed Polanco on the bereavement list Sunday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had been slated to serve as the Twins' designated hitter Sunday against the Mets, but he has now been excused from the team for at least the next few days to deal with a private family matter. Gilberto Celestino will get the call from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding roster move.
Sep 5 2023Polanco went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two additional runs in Monday's 20-6 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Since donning the Golden Sombrero in the Twins' 2-0 win over the Pirates on Aug. 20, Polanco has reached base in each of his last 13 contests, slashing .356/.482/.667 with four home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs over that stretch. Though the Twins should get some reinforcement to the lineup with Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) and Byron Buxton (knee) due back soon from the injured list, Polanco will continue to play on a near-everyday basis while moving between second base, third base and designated hitter.
Aug 28 2023Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco doubled and scored in the second inning before ripping a three-run shot in the fourth. He's knocked four homers while going 18-for-54 (.333) over his last 15 games. On the year, he owns a .785 OPS with 23 extra-base hits through 58 games.
Aug 26 2023Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had gone seven games without an extra-base hit, batting .273 (6-for-22) with three RBI in that span. The infielder continues to move around between second base, third base and designated hitter as the Twins find at-bats for Edouard Julien. Polanco is hitting a middling .250 with a .766 OPS, nine homers, 30 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases through 56 contests this year.
Aug 23 2023Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get a breather for the day game after a night game, ending a streak of 13 consecutive starts. With Polanco riding pine for the series finale, Royce Lewis will man third base, and second baseman Edouard Julien will get a day out of the field and serve as the Twins' designated hitter.
Aug 17 2023Polanco went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco gave the Twins a 4-0 lead with his sacrifice fly in the second inning and later added a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth to bring the Twins back within two runs of Detroit. The veteran infielder has now hit safely in four of his last five games, driving in six runs over that stretch to go along with three walks and three runs scored.
Aug 6 2023Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has started all eight games since being reinstated from the injured list July 28, but he'll hit the bench Sunday after he posted a .172/.294/.310 slash line during that span. Willi Castro will man the hot corner and bat eighth in his place.
Jul 28 2023Minnesota activated Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will be back in action with the Twins on Friday night against the Royals after slashing .333/.448/.500 over 29 plate appearances on a seven-game minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 30-year-old infielder has battled multiple leg injuries this season, but he typically produces solid offensive numbers when his health cooperates. Polanco could find himself returning to a utility role however, with rookie Edouard Julien having thrived as Minnesota's starting second baseman in his absence.
Jul 26 2023Polanco (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for the Twins' series in Kansas City this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He will play a seventh and final rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday before rejoining the big club Friday. Polanco is making his third start at third base for St. Paul on Wednesday and looks to be in line to see most of his action against right-handers with the Twins at the hot corner, with Edouard Julien remaining at second base.
Jul 21 2023Polanco (hamstring) will get reps at third base during his rehab assignment, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Edouard Julien has been the Twins' best hitter lately, so he may remain the go-to option at second base against right-handed pitching even once Polanco is healthy. Polanco could play third base against righties and second base against southpaws. He is hitting .200 with four strikeouts and two walks through three rehab games.
Jul 15 2023Polanco (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco debuted back in 2014 and made it through the end of 2021 without ever hitting the injured list, but he went there twice last season and three times so far this year, including twice with a strained left hamstring. His latest injury has kept him out for over a month, but it doesn't look as though he'll miss too much more time.
Jul 9 2023President of baseball operations Derek Falvey said Sunday he hopes Polanco (hamstring) will be able to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul "around next weekend," Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 30-year-old returned to baseball activities in late June and is hoping to ramp up his running program this week, which could be the final hurdle before being cleared for game action. Polanco landed on the shelf June 10 with a hamstring strain and will likely require a handful of games in the minors before rejoining the Twins.
Jul 3 2023Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Polanco (hamstring) will do some "high-effort sprints" Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He's also set to go through other baseball activities with the team. Polanco wouldn't appear to be too far off from a rehab assignment and is expected to require a handful of games when he is deemed ready. The veteran second baseman has missed a large chunk of the season with a knee injury and a pair of hamstring strains.
Jun 26 2023Polanco (hamstring) has been hitting in the cage, taking groundballs and is in the midst of a running progression, Twins trainer Nick Paparesta told the St. Paul Pioneer Press. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will advance to running the bases next week and then potentially begin a rehab assignment. Polanco missed two weeks in late May with a left hamstring strain and made it less than 10 days before injuring the same muscle. Expect the Twins to take their time with Polanco's recovery as a result.
Jun 10 2023Polanco's hamstring strain is worse than the one he just recovered from, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed two weeks in late May with a left hamstring strain and made it less than 10 days before injuring the same muscle. The strain is reportedly in a different spot and is "somewhat more severe" according to manager Rocco Baldelli, though an exact timeline for his recovery is not yet clear. Edouard Julien was recalled Saturday and should serve as the Twins' primary second baseman.
Jun 9 2023Polanco is undergoing an MRI on his left hamstring Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Pressreports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is absent from the Twins' starting lineup for Friday night's series opener in Toronto after tweaking his hamstring in Thursday's series finale versus the Rays. He's considered day-to-day for now but could require another IL stint if the MRI shows anything at all concerning. The 29-year-old middle infielder has been limited to 30 games (127 plate appearances) this season.
Jun 8 2023Twins manager Rocco Baldelli expressed optimism Thursday that Polanco (hamstring) will avoid the injured list, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. "He's still, I think, pretty strong in the muscle," said Baldelli. "But he definitely felt something. We're going to have to pay attention to it." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco tweaked his troublesome left hamstring while running the bases in the top of the first inning Thursday versus the Rays. The second baseman just returned June 1 from a nearly two-week stay on the IL for a left hamstring strain. He's considered day-to-day leading into the Twins' three-game weekend series at Toronto.
Jun 3 2023Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Guardians on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco led off the contest with a 413-foot blast, but Minnesota didn't manage much more offense the rest of the way. The long ball was his third hit since returning June 1 from a stay on the injured list, and all three knocks have gone for extra bases (two doubles, one homer). Polanco has been steady when healthy enough to play this season, posting a .278/.316/.500 slash line, five home runs, 16 RBI and one steal over 26 contests.
Jun 1 2023Polanco (hamstring) is batting leadoff in his return to the lineup Thursday night against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was activated from the injured list Thursday morning after missing around two weeks with a left hamstring strain. He's produced a solid .811 OPS in 23 games this year when healthy, mostly hitting near the middle of the Twins' batting order. Thursday marks his first appearance out of the leadoff spot in 2023.
May 31 2023The Twins will activate Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A strained left hamstring sent Polanco to the injured list May 20, and he will return after spending slightly more than the minimum amount of time on the IL. The 29-year-old infielder was seeing the ball extremely well prior to getting injured, slashing .316/.435/.737 with two homers and three RBI across his last five games. His return will send Edouard Julien back to Triple-A St. Paul.
May 29 2023Polanco (hamstring) was spotted taking part in sprinting and running drills on the field Sunday at Target Field, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was eligible to return from the 10-day injured list Sunday, but he doesn't look like he'll require too much more time beyond the minimum before being ready to return. The second baseman has now been able to run on multiple occasions since landing on the IL and has continued to take batting practice. Edouard Julien will likely hold down the fort at second base until Polanco is deemed ready for activation, possibly later this week.
May 26 2023Polanco (hamstring) hit pregame on the field before Friday's game, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's the first sign of progress for Polanco since he went on the injured list May 20. His timetable isn't clear, but it doesn't look like he'll return when eligible May 30. He'll likely need to show he can run at full speed before the Twins figure out a more specific timetable.
May 20 2023Polanco (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After tweaking his hamstring Wednesday against the Dodgers, Polanco will now be sidelined for at least the next 10 days. The infielder will be eligible to return May 30. In the meantime, Edouard Julien was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to replace him on the major-league roster.
May 19 2023Polanco (hamstring) is not in the starting lineup against the Angels on Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain after leaving Wednesday's game against the Dodgers, and he'll miss at least one more game while recovering. Willi Castro gets the start at second base in Polanco's absence.
May 17 2023Polanco has been diagnosed with a mild left hamstring strain, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Dodgers. That the injury is being termed mild would seem to give him a shot to avoid the injured list, although hamstrings are notoriously tricky. Polanco went 1-for-3 with a single before exiting Wednesday.
May 16 2023Polanco is out of the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get Tuesday off with Clayton Kershaw on the bump for the Dodgers on Tuesday. Donovan Solano is starting at second base and hitting in the leadoff spot in Polanco's absence.
May 15 2023Polanco went 3-for-5 with a double, a homer, an RBI, three runs scored and a steal in Monday's 9-8 loss against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco singled, stole second and came around to score in the second inning. Polanco has not taken advantage of the new rules, as he had not even attempted to steal a base prior to Monday. The second baseman homered in the fourth off Noah Syndergaard, as a part of his three-hit night. Polanco is having a good season at the plate with an .816 OPS.
May 14 2023Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 11-1 rout of the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He took Hayden Wesneski deep in the fifth inning, one of five Minnesota homers on the day. Polanco snapped a 12-game homer drought with the performance, and he's still struggling to find his timing after his delayed start to the season. Through 20 games, he's slashing .259/.276/.424 with three home runs, 12 RBI and a 2:22 BB:K.
Apr 6 2023Polanco (knee) will begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will play second base and bat second for the Mighty Mussels. It's not clear how many rehab games the veteran infielder will require before being activated, as it could depend on how his left knee is feeling. Polanco is already eligible to be reinstated from the injured list.
Mar 30 2023Polanco (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list. He ran the bases before the Twins departed spring training and plans to take some live at-bats this week, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "I think the one thing that we all need to be cognizant of is that Jorge hasn't had a spring training this year and the smart thing, and I think the wise thing, to do is to allow him to progress along like we have allowed the 26 guys that are on our team," Twins head trainer Nick Paparesta said. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed the final month of 2022 with a knee injury, and his progress stalled in the Grapefruit League. Just a week ago the Twins were talking about him playing in minor league games, but now it sounds like any game action may be weeks away. Paparesta's comments make it sound like his ramp up could extend into late April or early May.
Mar 25 2023Polanco (knee) is scheduled to play in a minor league spring training game Tuesday, LaVelle E. Neal of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He will first hit in the batting cage and take grounders Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed the final month of 2022 with a knee injury, and his progress stalled in the Grapefruit League. He's set to begin the regular season on the injured list. This looks like a significant step in his return as he has not played in any games this spring. He still likely has several major hurdles to clear, but this gives hope he could return earlier rather than later in the regular season.
Mar 18 2023Polanco (knee) could begin the season on the injured list after feeling "normal soreness" a couple of times after taking batting practice this spring, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "Jorge has looked good in live BP, swinging the bat," Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said. "There has been no setback. We're just running out of days." ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Twins management had been saying Polanco was on track for Opening Day even a week ago, but it sounds like his progress has stalled and its worrisome that it could be a setback. Polanco missed the final month of last season with a knee injury. He's been doing back-field work, but has not played in a game. He may need several weeks of extended spring training before he's ready to play in the Twins lineup.
Mar 17 2023Polanco's availability for Opening Day could be in question since he has not played in a spring training game as he works his way back from last season's knee injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said earlier in the week that Polanco was on track for Opening Day, but manager Rocco Baldelli appeared to be more evasive Friday and said he would have an update in a few days, the report adds. Polanco missed the final month of last season with a knee injury. He's been doing back-field work, but it's getting late enough in spring training that his absence from even a minor league spring game is a reason for concern.
Mar 10 2023Polanco has yet to play in any Grapefruit League games for the Twins this spring, but that's not due to any health issues, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed the final month of last season with a knee injury, so his absence this spring raised some concerns. However, the infielder is healthy and doing back-field work. Polanco will see some Grapefruit League action eventually and is expected to be ready to roll for Opening Day.
Jan 31 2023Polanco says he's ready to go for spring training after missing the last month of the 2022 season due to a knee injury, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed a week with patellar tendinitis before he landed on the injured list Sept. 3. He then worked his way back to playing minor league games before a setback in late September. It sounds like he just needed some rest to get back to full strength, but watch his status early in spring training. His injury risk has become a concern after a chronic ankle injury also hindered his 2020 season.
Sep 23 2022Polanco is still feeling issues with his left knee and may not return this season, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco hasn't played in nearly a month due to left knee inflammation. Given that the Twins have endured a late-season collapse and are out of the playoff picture, there's now little reason to rush Polanco back if he's anything short of 100 percent.
Sep 17 2022Polanco was removed from Friday's rehab start at Triple-A St. Paul due to knee discomfort, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco began his rehab assignment Friday, but it's discouraging that he was unable to make it through the game at St. Paul. He's slated to have an active recovery day and receive treatment Saturday, and a better idea of his status should come into focus based on how he feels afterward.
Sep 16 2022Polanco (knee) will begin a rehab stint with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It originally didn't seem like Polanco would need to play some games in the minors before returning, but that is exactly what he will be doing for the next couple days. Polanco's knee has kept him out of action since late-August, and the Twins will have to wait a bit longer before getting their second baseman back.
Sep 14 2022Polanco (knee) could be activated from the injured list at some point this week, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's return date continues to be a moving target, as he's been said to be close to returning at several points in the past week. It doesn't sound like he'll need a rehab stint, so he could be activated as early as this weekend.
Sep 10 2022Manager Rocco Baldelli said Saturday that he hopes Polanco (knee) will be able to return early-to-mid next week, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Polanco is eligible to be reinstated from the injured list during the Twins' weekend series against Cleveland, he'll be held out for at least a few more days. However, he played catch Thursday and seems to be trending in the right direction.
Sep 8 2022Polanco (knee) played catch Thursday, the most baseball activity he's done since landing on the injured list, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed a week with patellar tendinitis and then went on the injured list on Sept. 3 He could return Sept. 10, but it doesn't sound like he's making enough progress to return that quickly.
Sep 3 2022Polanco was placed on the 10-day injured list with left knee inflammation Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco hasn't played in a week while dealing with what had been referred to as patellar tendinitis. The move was backdated the maximum of three days, so he'll be eligible to return next Saturday, though it's not yet clear if that's in play. Jermaine Palacios' contract was selected in a corresponding move.
Sep 2 2022Polanco (kneecap) is not in the lineup Friday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Friday will mark Polanco's fifth consecutive absence due to left patellar tendinitis. It has been nearly a week since he has seen the field and it's possible he will have to spend some time on the injured list if he can't return soon.
Aug 31 2022Polanco (kneecap) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will sit out a fourth consecutive game while he continues to contend with left patellar tendinitis, affording Nick Gordon another start in the middle infield. The Twins are off Thursday, so the team will presumably wait and see how Polanco is feeling physically in advance of Friday's series opener with the White Sox before having a better sense of whether he'll require a stint on the injured list.
Aug 30 2022Polanco (kneecap) is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game versus Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will sit for the third consecutive game since exiting Saturday's contest with left patellar tendinitis. Nick Gordon will receive another look at second base with Jake Cave starting in left field.
Aug 29 2022Polanco (kneecap) isn't starting Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was removed from Saturday's game against San Francisco due to left patellar tendinitis and didn't play Sunday. He'll remain out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Monday while Nick Gordon starts at the keystone and bats fifth.
Aug 28 2022Polanco (kneecap) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old exited Saturday's contest with left patellar tendinitis, and he'll be held out of the starting nine for at least one game. The severity of the injury remains unclear, and Polanco should be considered day-to-day. Nick Gordon will move to the keystone while Jake Cave starts in left field.
Aug 27 2022Polanco left Saturday's game versus the Giants early with an undisclosed injury, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was replaced at second base by Nick Gordon in the top of the seventh inning, leaving for an unspecified reason. The 29-year-old Polanco has dealing with knee soreness over the last week or so, which could be the reason for his removal. More information on his status will likely be provided after the contest.
Aug 22 2022Polanco is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing two games with a knee injury early last week, Polanco checked back into the lineup Friday and played each of the first three contests of the series with the Rangers, going 3-for-10 with a double and a walk. The Twins haven't provided any indication that Polanco is dealing with a setback with the knee, so he's presumably sitting out Monday in a pre-planned maintenance day. Luis Arraez will spell Polanco at the keystone.
Aug 19 2022Polanco (knee) is starting at second base and batting sixth Friday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old sat out the last two games after suffering the knee injury Monday in Kansas City, but he's apparently good to go after Minnesota's scheduled day off Thursday. Polanco has struggled in 20 games since the All-Star break with a .200/.307/.293 slash line.
Aug 17 2022Polanco (knee) isn't starting Wednesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco sustained a knee injury on a slide Monday and will be out of the lineup for a second consecutive game. It's not yet clear whether he's available off the bench Wednesday, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him sit out since the Twins have a scheduled day off Thursday. Luis Arraez is shifting to the keystone while Jose Miranda starts at first base.
Aug 16 2022Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Tuesday's win over the Royals that Polanco (knee) underwent an MRI that "came back with good signals," and the second baseman is still considered day-to-day, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was held out of the lineup Tuesday after suffering a knee injury during Monday's contest, but it appears he's avoided a serious injury. Polanco seems unlikely to rejoin the lineup Wednesday, especially since the Twins have a scheduled day off Thursday, but a return for Friday's series opener versus the Rangers is more realistic.
Aug 15 2022Polanco was removed from Monday's game against the Royals after banging his knee on a slide at the plate, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This appeared to be a precautionary move by the Twins, though Polanco will likely be checked out by trainers Tuesday to determine his status for the second game of the series. Nick Gordon or Luis Arraez could get a look at the keystone if Polanco is unable to go Tuesday.
Aug 7 2022Polanco will start at second base and bat second in Sunday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Carlos Correa getting a rare day off, Polanco will move into the No. 2 spot in the lineup for the first time since July 6, which was the last time Correa received a breather. Though Polanco has demonstrated excellent plate discipline since the All-Star break (11 walks against nine strikeouts in 13 games), it hasn't translated into much useful fantasy production (.196 average, zero home runs, zero stolen bases, six runs and three RBI).
Jul 16 2022Polanco went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run in Saturday's 6-3 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's homer was his sixth of July, bringing his total to 14 this season. He's slugging .638 this month and could be in store for another big second half. The middle infielder slashed .287/.329/.585 for Minnesota after the All-Star break last season.
Jul 6 2022Polanco went 2-for-4 with a walk, two home runs and three RBI on Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco went yard in the fifth and seventh innings to bring his homer total on the season to 12. He's been on a power surge since returning from a back injury June 28, smacking five home runs across his last eight starts. Polanco owns a .338 wOBA and 122 wRC+ across 286 plate appearances on the season.
Jul 3 2022Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's solo shot tied the game at three in the bottom of the ninth inning. Jose Miranda hit a walk-off single later in the inning to give the Twins the win. Since returning from the IL, Polanco has gone 3-for-16 with two home runs and five strikeouts. The second baseman has a .241 batting average to go along with nine homers on the season.
Jun 30 2022Polanco is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's matchup with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will receive a day off after he went 2-for-9 with a home run and three RBI in two consecutive starts following his return from a back injury. Luis Arraez will draw the start at second while Jose Miranda enters the lineup at first base, batting fifth.
Jun 28 2022Polanco went 2-for-4 with a walk, a home run and three RBI in a 6-0 win over the Guardians during the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Activated off the injured list following Tuesday's matinee, Polanco looked to be completely over his back woes in his first action since June 12. The 28-year-old connected on his eighth homer of the year, a two-run blast off Konnor Pilkington in the third inning that gave the Twins a 3-0 lead. Polanco has a .325/.413/.525 slash line through 11 games in June prior to landing on the IL, and he seems to be picking up right where he left off.
Jun 24 2022Polanco (back) is expected to resume participating in baseball activities Friday, and manager Rocco Baldelli hopes the second baseman will be activated from the 10-day injured list during the upcoming series in Cleveland, which begins Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old was eligible to return from the injured list Thursday, and it appears his activation is on the horizon. Polanco may not require a minor-league rehab assignment before being reinstated if his return to baseball activities goes well this weekend.
Jun 21 2022Polanco (back) is unlikely to return from the injured list when eligible Thursday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "It could be longer than 10 days. I think it's just fair to leave it at that," said manager Rocco Baldelli. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has not started full baseball activities, so he could be out awhile since he'll likely need a rehab assignment before returning. Polanco underwent an MRI which didn't show any major concerns, but it's not a good sign that he's not fully working out yet.
Jun 17 2022Polanco will be placed on the 10-day injured list Friday with lower-back tightness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old hasn't seen the field since Sunday due to the injury, so the Twins have opted to put him on the shelf to recover for at least the next week. Polanco underwent an MRI this week which didn't show any major concerns, though he could be back after the 10-day minimum. Alex Kirilloff will join big club in a corresponding move, though it's likely Luis Arraez who will fill in at second base.
Jun 15 2022Polanco (back) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco continues to deal with back soreness and will be held out of the lineup for a third consecutive game. Manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday that Polanco underwent an MRI that didn't reveal anything too concerning, so he should be considered day-to-day for now, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. Luis Arraez will shift to the keystone while Jose Miranda draws the start at first base Wednesday.
Jun 14 2022Polanco (back) is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game at Seattle, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old will be withheld from the lineup for the second consecutive game due to back soreness. Polanco should be considered day-to-day, and it remains to be seen whether or not he'll be available off the bench.
Jun 13 2022Polanco isn't starting Monday against the Mariners after dealing with back soreness Sunday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Sunday's loss to the Rays. He's out of the lineup for the first time since May 26 during Monday's series opener against Seattle, and his absence is apparently due to an injury. It's not yet clear whether he'll be available off the bench, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.
Jun 8 2022Polanco went 4-for-5 with one double, one homer, two RBI and one run scored in Tuesday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had an extremely productive game, doubling home Luis Arraez in the third inning and scoring again on a solo shot in the fifth. The four-hit outing -- his first such outing this season -- raised Polanco's batting average to .240, which is a good sign for fantasy managers who have been patient with the second baseman's slow start to 2022.
May 28 2022Polanco went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Friday's 10-7 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Making his return from a three-game absence due to a minor ankle issue, Polanco got the Twins on the board by taking Brad Keller deep in the first inning. The infielder is slashing .237/.335/.385 on the year with five homers, two steals, 20 runs and 26 RBI through 42 games.
May 27 2022Polanco (ankle) is starting Friday against the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed the last three games due to slight soreness in his right ankle, but he'll start at the keystone and bat third during Friday's matchup. Over his last five games, he's gone 4-for-18 with five runs, three RBI, a stolen base, four walks and six strikeouts.
May 26 2022Polanco (ankle) isn't starting Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will be out of the lineup for a third consecutive game due to some slight soreness in his right ankle, but manager Rocco Baldelli is optimistic that the second baseman could return as soon as Friday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. The 28-year-old had been playing through the issue recently, but the team wants to give him some time to rest while receiving treatment. Luis Arraez will shift to the keystone while Jose Miranda starts at first base.
May 25 2022Manager Rocco Baldelli said Wednesday that Polanco is dealing with some slight soreness in his right ankle, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old is out of the lineup for a second consecutive game Wednesday against the Tigers, and his absence is related to an ankle issue. However, Baldelli said the team isn't concerned about Polanco's injury and is hopeful the second baseman will be fine after spending a few days off the field.
May 24 2022Polanco will sit Tuesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco finds himself on the bench for just the second time this season. He hasn't been able to repeat his numbers from his strong 2021 campaign, but his .232/.333/.364 slash line is still good for a 110 wRC+ given this year's low-offense environment. Luis Arraez will move to second base in his absence, with Jose Miranda starting at first.
May 7 2022Polanco went 3-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's 1-0 win over Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco equalled Oakland's hit total and had more hits than the rest of his teammates combined while providing all of the day's scoring. His homer was a two-out shot off James Kaprielian, chasing him from the game. Polanco is now hitting .232/.325/.384 with three homers through 27 games.
May 1 2022Polanco went 4-for-5 with two doubles, four RBI and a run scored during Sunday's 9-3 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco entered the contest with only two hits over his previous five games, but he erupted for four hits to power Minnesota's offense during the series finale in Tampa Bay. It's been a slow start to 2022 for the 28-year-old, and he now has a .195/.303/.338 slash line with two home runs, 12 RBI and nine runs through 21 games.
Apr 21 2022Polanco will sit Thursday against the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco started the first 12 games of the season but will get a rest for the afternoon contest which caps the team's six-game road trip. Luis Arraez will fill in for him at second base.
Apr 18 2022Polanco went 2-for-5 with a home run and four RBI in Monday's win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's first hit of the day came in the top of the third inning when he homered off Rich Hill, driving in teammate Gilberto Celestino. He later added a two-RBI single in the eighth, scoring Gary Sanchez and Luis Arraez. The homer was his second of the season and the two-hit performance was his third multi-hit effort of the 2022 campaign.
Apr 9 2022Polanco will start at second base and hit cleanup in Saturday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While slotting third in the order Friday with Seattle bringing lefty Robbie Ray to the hill, Polanco went 0-for-3 with a walk in the Twins' 2-1 loss. Seattle will send a right-hander in Logan Gilbert to the hill Saturday, but Polanco will remain locked into a prominent spot in the order. Polanco's inclusion in the heart of the order versus both lefties and righties comes as little surprise following a career-best 2021 campaign in which he hit .269 with 33 home runs, 98 RBI, 97 runs and 11 stolen bases.
Oct 3 2021Polanco went 1-for-4 with a three-run homer in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins had plenty of success at the plate in the first inning Sunday, and Polanco put the team on the board with his three-run blast with no outs in the frame. The 28-year-old closed out the year with hits in eight of his last 10 appearances, and he slashed .269/.323/.503 with 33 home runs, 98 RBI, 97 runs and 11 stolen bases during the 2021 campaign.
Oct 2 2021Polanco isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco snapped a five-game hitting streak Friday when he went 0-for-4 with a run, an RBI and a walk. Luis Arraez will shift to the keystone while Willians Astudillo enters the lineup at first base.
Sep 29 2021Buxton went 1-for-3 with a three-run homer in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After Luis Arraez and Byron Buxton opened the game with singles off Detroit starter Casey Mize, Polanco stepped to the plate and launched his 32nd homer of the season. It snapped a nine-game homerless funk for Polanco, who is just 6-for-37 (.162) over his last 10 contests. Despite the recent rough patch, Polanco has been terrific in 2021, hitting .271 with an .832 OPS while establishing career highs in homers and RBI (94). He's also thrown in 11 stolen bases (17 attempts) for good measure.
Sep 25 2021Polanco went 1-for-4 with a stolen base and a run in Saturday's 6-1 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder singled, stole third and scored on a sacrifice fly by Mitch Garver in the first inning, but that was the extent of Minnesota's run production. Polanco is in a bit of a skid to end the season, going just 3-for-26 across his last seven games. He's still put together a strong .271/.325/.505 slash line with career highs in home runs (31) and RBI (91) while adding 93 runs scored and 10 stolen bases through 146 contests.
Sep 22 2021Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Cubs. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has fallen into an 0-for-13 slump at the dish while striking out seven times in the last three games, so he'll be extended a mental break in the series finale. Luis Arraez checks in at second base for Polanco, who should rejoin the lineup Thursday against the Blue Jays.
Sep 17 2021Polanco went 3-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 7-3 win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old had the first long ball in a back-to-back-to-back sequence for Minnesota in the third inning, as Josh Donaldson and Miguel Sano followed up with solo shots. Polanco is up to 31 homers this year, seven of which have come in 16 September games. For the year, the infielder is slashing .279/.332/.522 with 90 RBI, 90 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in what's been a career-best year in the power department.
Sep 13 2021Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop took Luis Gil deep in the first inning, driving in teammate Luis Arraez. It was his third home run in as many days as he went yard twice Saturday. His 30 home runs, 88 RBI and .519 SLG are all career highs.
Sep 12 2021Polanco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After a 3-for-5, two-homer performance Saturday, Polanco is now hitting .326 with six doubles, five home runs and eight RBI in his last 10 games. Luis Arraez is starting at second base and batting third Sunday.
Sep 11 2021Polanco went 3-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three RBI in Saturday's 9-2 win over the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's career season continues. He stroked his 28th and 29th homers of the season, extending his career high, and is now slashing .317/.354/.692 with 11 long balls over his last 30 games. Polanco has also driven in a personal-best 86 runs on the year and his .520 slugging percentage would be the best single-season mark of his career.
Sep 6 2021Polanco went 4-for-5 with a solo home run, three doubles and two total runs scored in Monday's 5-2 win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder has collected nine hits in his last four games, and all but one of them have gone for extra bases. Polanco's recent surge has lifted his slash line to .283/.340/.519 across 547 plate appearances. He's added 27 homers, 83 RBI, 84 runs scored, 10 stolen bases and 32 doubles in 128 contests.
Sep 4 2021Polanco went 3-for-4 with a homer, a double, a single, two runs scored and two RBI in Saturday's 11-4 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the rest of the Twins' bats scuffled, Polanco stayed hot with a stat-stuffing night that saw him fall a three-bagger shy of the cycle. He also homered for the second straight night against the Rays, with this latest round-tripper coming off Tampa Bay starter Chris Archer in the fifth inning. Since July 1, the infielder is hitting .315 with 17 homers and 51 RBI.
Sep 3 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got the Twins on the board early with his solo shot off Michael Wacha in the first inning. He later knocked an RBI double in the eighth. It was his first homer since going deep in three straight games from Aug. 23-25 and he's gone 21-for-63 (.333) with nine extra-base hits over his last 15 games. Polanco is slashing .276/.334/.498 with 80 RBI through 125 games.
Aug 26 2021Polanco isn't starting Thursday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get a rare day off after he hit .351 with three homers, two doubles, 13 RBI, five runs and a stolen base across the last eight games. Luis Arraez will shift to the keystone while Willians Astudillo starts at third base.
Aug 25 2021Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's 9-6 extra-inning win over Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder is in a groove at the plate, homering in three straight contests. He's also gone 13-for-37 (.351) across his last eight games with five multi-hit efforts in that span. Polanco has enjoyed a career-best year in the power department with 24 homers and a .496 slugging percentage through 118 games. He's added 76 RBI, 76 runs scored and 10 stolen bases.
Aug 24 2021Polance went 2-for-5 with a home run and three RBI Tuesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco delivered a two-run homer in the seventh inning, his 23rd long ball of the season. He's now gone yard in consecutive games, though he's swung a hot bat across his last seven starts. In that span, he's delivered five multi-hit efforts to go along with 11 RBI and three runs scored. For the season, Polanco is hitting .274/.334/.491 with 74 runs scored and 74 RBI across 500 plate appearances.
Aug 18 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base in Tuesday's 3-1 loss to Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After his second two-hit game in as many days, Polanco's season average now sits at .270. The stolen base was also his 10th of the season, allowing him to reach double figures in the category for only the second time in his career. He'll start at second base and bat third in Wednesday's series finale.
Aug 17 2021Polanco will start at second base and bat third Tuesday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Nelson Cruz had typically served as Minnesota's No. 3 hitter before he was dealt to the Rays prior to the trade deadline, but since then, Polanco has seemingly seized hold of the lineup spot that most managers reserve for their team's top hitter. After going 2-for-6 with a walkoff RBI double in Monday's 5-4 series-opening win, Polanco now owns an .814 OPS on the season, and he's supplemented his good work at the plate with nine stolen bases. The 28-year-old has proven to be an outstanding value selection for fantasy managers that nabbed him in the later rounds of drafts.
Aug 11 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a triple in Wednesday's 1-0 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was the only Twin to post multiple hits, and he managed to log seven total bases in the low-scoring contest. The 28-year-old has gone deep six times through 10 games in August. He's slashing .274/.334/.494 with 21 homers, 62 RBI, 69 runs scored and nine stolen bases through 452 plate appearances overall. The infielder is one long ball shy of matching his career-high 22 from 2019.
Aug 10 2021Polanco will sit Tuesday against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has swung a hot bat thus far in this second half, slashing .330/.378/.648 with eight homers in 23 games. He'll get a rest Tuesday, with Luis Arraez starting at second base.
Aug 8 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with two homers, a walk and four RBI in Sunday's 7-5 win over Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco knocked a solo homer in the fifth inning off starter Lance McCullers and later extended Minnesota's lead with a three-run blast in the sixth. The 28-year-old infielder has found some extra pop in August, knocking five homers with 11 RBI in seven games this month. He's up to 20 long balls this season, two shy of his career-high 22 set in 2019. Polanco is slashing .272/.333/.484 through 444 plate appearances.
Aug 4 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored in Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Reds. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The infielder went deep for the third consecutive game and now sits at 18 home runs on the season. Polanco has been on a tear since the All-Star break, hitting .366 with five homers and 12 RBI in 17 games and raising his 2021 OPS to .811. After an underwhelming 2020, the 28-year-old is nearly matching the production from his stellar 2019 campaign.
Jul 28 2021Polanco went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run, two runs scored and a walk Wednesday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco waited until the bottom of the ninth inning to do the majority of his damage as he took Gregory Soto yard for his 15th homer of the season. He's swung the bat well since the All-Star break, collecting at least one hit in 10 of his 12 starts while also recorded three homers, eight RBI and nine runs scored. Overall, he's managed a .266/.329/.454 line across 401 plate appearances while also chipping in nine steals.
Jul 26 2021Polanco (back) will bat third and play second base Monday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco sat Sunday to rest his lower back, but he's evidently not dealing with any significant injury. He appeared off the bench in that contest and will be involved from the start in this one.
Jul 25 2021Polanco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels to rest his lower back, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has recently been playing through the back issue, so he'll receive the day off for the series finale to help manage the injury. The 28-year-old's performance hasn't seemed to be affected by the injury, as he has a 1.006 OPS in nine games since the All-Star break. Nick Gordon will work at the keystone in his place Sunday.
Jul 23 2021Polanco went 3-for-4 with a double and a run scored in Friday's 5-4 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old has turned up the heat at the plate this week, going 10-for-20 with two home runs, two doubles, six RBI and five runs scored in his last five games. Polanco's sudden surge has lifted his season slash line to .266/.329/.453 with 14 homers, 49 RBI and 54 runs scored through 380 plate appearances. He's also provided nine stolen bases, the second-highest total of his career.
Jul 22 2021Polanco went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double, two additional runs scored, a walk and a stolen base in Wednesday's 7-2 win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had quite the offensive night, capping off a three-run jack in the sixth inning off Codi Heuer to lengthen the lead. He added a double in the ninth inning and stole third base. The 27-year-old has homered in back-to-back contests. He has six RBI, four runs and a pair of steals over his last three games. Overall Polanco is slashing .260/.325/.449 with 14 long balls, 49 RBI, 53 runs and nine steals in 372 plate appearances.
Jul 21 2021Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's 9-5 loss to the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's lone hit of the night came at an opportune time as he launched a go-ahead two-run blast in the eighth to put the Twins up 5-4. The hit wouldn't matter in the end after the bullpen gave back the lead in the bottom half of the frame. The 27-year-old has rattled off at least a base knock in eight of his last 10 games and has three homers and three multi-hit efforts over that span too. For the year, he's slashing .255/.319/.433 with 13 homers, 46 RBI, 50 runs scored, eight steals and a 29:55 BB:K over 357 plate appearances.
Jul 19 2021Polanco isn't in the starting lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco picked up a stolen bag, two base knocks and an RBI in Game 1, and he'll get the rest of the day off. Luis Arraez draws the start at second base and bats leadoff in Polanco's place.
Jul 11 2021Polanco went 3-for-6 with a homer, five RBI and a steal in Sunday's 12-9 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's 12th long ball of the season was a three-run, walkoff blast in the 10th inning. He also tallied his seventh steal of the year and first since June 24. The 28-year-old infielder has three homers and 12 RBI in July. For the season, Polanco is slashing .252/.318/.431.
Jun 30 2021Polanco isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get a rare day off after he went 4-for-18 with a double, three runs, an RBI, a stolen base and four walks across his last five games. Luis Arraez will start at second base and lead off.
Jun 24 2021Polanco went 2-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base against Cleveland on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco continued his terrific month of June, stroking a single in the seventh and a double in the ninth. He also swiped a base following his seventh-inning knock, Polanco's sixth steal in seven opportunities. The 27-year-old has recovered from a slow start to the season to slash .305/.356/.524 in 20 games this month.
Jun 18 2021Polanco went 1-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Friday's 7-5 extra-inning win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco drew a walk, stole second and scored the third run of Minnesota's three-run rally in the 10th inning. The 27-year-old has recorded steals in each of the last two games after not attempting a stolen base since May 16. He's now slashing .254/.319/.441 with nine home runs, 30 RBI, 39 runs scored and five steals across 263 plate appearances.
Jun 12 2021Polanco went 3-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco hit a two-run home run off Luis Garcia in the fifth inning to lengthen the Twins' lead. In addition, he added a pair of singles and a third RBI in the game. The 27-year-old is slashing .251/.320/.447 with nine homers, 30 RBI and a team-leading 33 runs scored. He also has three stolen bases this season.
Jun 11 2021Polanco is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Astros, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will get his first rest of June during Friday's series opener. Nick Gordon will start at second base and bat seventh.
Jun 9 2021Polanco went 2-for-5 with two home runs and three RBI in Wednesday's 9-6 loss to the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco homered in the third inning off Gerrit Cole and he hit the foul pole in the ninth inning off Brooks Kriske. He has eight long balls this season, but four have come in the last nine games. The 27-year-old is slashing .242/.310/.430 with eight home runs, 27 RBI, 31 runs and three steals in 232 plate appearances. His 31 runs lead the Twins.
Jun 5 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and two runs scored in Friday's 14-5 loss to the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco's home run didn't mean much since the Twins were already down 13-1, but it was his second straight multi-hit game and he now has hits in six of his last eight contests. Overall, the 27-year-old is slashing .243/.318/.418 with six homers, 24 RBI, 29 runs scored and three stolen bases to go along with a 20:37 BB:K. He has not been hitting the ball as well in comparison to recent years, but at least Polanco is taking his walks. He owns a 9.6 percent walk rate, which is on pace to be the highest he's had in a full season since entering the league in 2014.
May 31 2021Polanco went 1-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Monday's 3-2 win over the Orioles in 10 innings. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After putting the Twins on the board in the third inning with a fielder's choice grounder that scored the game's first run, Polanco supplied some important insurance in extra innings. The Twins took a 2-1 lead when Rob Refsnyder scored on a wild pitch early in the inning, but Polanco's two-out solo shot held up as the difference after the Orioles came through with a run in the bottom half of the 10th. Polanco has now produced four extra-base hits (two home runs and two doubles) over his last six starts.
May 26 2021Polanco will start at second base and bat second Wednesday against the Orioles, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Before he returned Tuesday from a four-game absence due to an ankle injury, Polanco appeared in danger of slipping into more of a part-time role with Minnesota lineup nearly at full strength minus Byron Buxton (hip). However, with Luis Arraez (shoulder) joining Buxton on the injured list Wednesday, Polanco looks to have a fairly clear path to an everyday job. Polanco will likely need to improve on his middling .232/.305/.381 slash line to ensure he remains a regular in the starting nine once Arraez is back in the fold.
May 25 2021Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was absent from the lineup for four consecutive games prior to Tuesday due to an ankle injury. However, he homered off Dean Kremer in his first at-bat of the contest for his fifth long ball of the season. Despite the encouraging effort, Polanco has failed to record multiple hits in any of his last 10 starts, during which time he has only six knocks in 36 at-bats.
May 24 2021Polanco (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Orioles, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will be on the bench for a fourth consecutive game due to right ankle soreness. Andrelton Simmons will start at shortstop while Nick Gordon takes over at second base.
May 23 2021Polanco (ankle) remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game in Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be on the bench for the third game in a row since being lifted in the second half of Thursday's doubleheader with the Angels due to a sore right ankle. Andrelton Simmons and Luis Arraez will man the middle-infield spots Sunday while Polanco is sidelined.
May 22 2021Polanco (ankle) remains on the bench for Saturday's game in Cleveland, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco left the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Angels with a sore right ankle and did not take part in Friday's contest. He'll remain on the bench Saturday, with Luis Arraez starting at second base.
May 21 2021Polanco (ankle) is not in the lineup Friday at Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old was lifted from the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with ankle soreness, and he'll miss at least one game due to the injury. Luis Arraez will cover the keystone in Polanco's place Friday, while Trevor Larnach starts in left field.
May 20 2021Polanco (ankle) was removed for precautionary reasons in the second game of the team's doubleheader Thursday against the Angels, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was removed in sixth inning of the game with ankle soreness and was replaced by Willians Astudillo. However, it appears he avoided serious injury and could be still be available for the team's weekend series against Cleveland.
May 11 2021Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run Tuesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco took Dylan Cease yard in the second inning to record his third home run of the season. After logging only three extra-base hits in his first 19 games, Polanco now has five doubles, one triple and three home runs across his last 10 contests. His overall line has steadily improved to .246/.313/.404 with 15 RBI and 16 runs scored across 128 plate appearances.
May 7 2021Polanco went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an RBI double, two walks and two total runs scored in Friday's 7-3 win over Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco put together just his second game where he reached base four times, and his first game where he drew multiple walks this season. The 27-year-old infielder is up to two home runs, 14 RBI, 15 runs scored and two stolen bases through 119 plate appearances. He still has a career-worst slash line of .219/.294/.352 in 29 games, but he's shown signs of improvement with multiple hits in three of the last seven contests.
May 6 2021Polanco isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had gone 0-for-7 with a walk and six strikeouts in the last two games. Nick Gordon will make his major-league debut at second base and bat seventh.
May 3 2021Polanco went 2-for-3 with a double, a triple, two RBI, a walk and a run scored Monday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco drove in a run in the sixth on a triple to center, and he added an important insurance run in the eighth by doubling home another. Following his multi-hit performance, the 27-year-old is slashing .223/.286/.330 with one home run, 12 RBI and two stolen bases through 25 games.
May 2 2021Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Arraez will fill in at second base for Polanco, who is sitting out for only the second time all season. Over 101 plate appearances, Polanco has managed a weak .209/.267/.286 slash line. More days off could be in his future if he's unable to catch fire at the plate sooner or later.
Apr 28 2021Polanco went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 10-2 win at Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old received his first off day of the season Tuesday and rejoined the lineup Wednesday with his first homer of 2021. Polanco has a .193/.258/.265 slash line with three doubles, two stolen bases, 10 RBI and 11 runs scored through 22 games.
Apr 27 2021Polanco is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will head to the bench for the first time all season, breaking a streak of 21 consecutive starts. The day off will give Polanco a chance to reset after he followed up a season-best four-hit effort April 21 in Oakland with a 1-for-12 showing over his subsequent four games.
Apr 21 2021Polanco went 4-for-6 with two runs, an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 13-12 extra-inning loss to the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All four hits were singles, but Polanco still got his share of the production in a wild affair. The infielder has struggled to get into a groove at the plate to begin the season, but Wednesday's performance boosted his slash line to .212/.274/.258.
Apr 14 2021Polanco went 1-for-3 with two RBI in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco returned to the lineup after receiving rest Monday and made his presence felt, as he plated the team's lone two runs of the contest with a two-run single that scored Ryan Jeffers and JT Riddle. The shortstop might have been Minnesota's lone source of offense in this game, but he has endured a tough start to the season and has recorded hits in just five of his 11 contests to date.
Apr 12 2021Polanco is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Minnesota is opening its four-game series against Boston with a day game, so Polanco will sit out in what appears to be a pre-planned rest day. Luis Arraez will fill in at the keystone for Polanco, who started in each of the Twins' first nine games. The 27-year-old has endured a brutal start to the campaign, going 5-for-40 with zero home runs, a stolen base, five runs and three RBI.
Apr 6 2021Polanco will start at shortstop and bat second Tuesday against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With manager Rocco Baldelli extending Andrelton Simmons a day off, Polanco will move off second base for the first time this season after having made all four of his starts at the position. Polanco has played a small part in Minnesota's 23-run outburst between its last two games, going 2-for-9 with a walk while scoring three times and driving in one.
Mar 21 2021Polanco (thigh) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Sunday's spring game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old has been sidelined the past few days by left adductor tightness, but he'll return to Grapefruit League action Sunday. Barring a setback, Polanco shouldn't have any issues being available for Opening Day.
Mar 19 2021Polanco hit and took grounders Friday in his first action since suffering a left adductor injury Tuesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The adductor is a muscle by the groin/thigh area. It's a good sign that Polanco is already taking part in baseball activities and the Twins have said the injury isn't severe. Still, his status for Opening Day should be monitored the next week. Luis Arraez would likely take over everyday duty at second base if Polanco is sidelined.
Mar 16 2021Polanco left Tuesday's game against the Pirates with left adductor tightness and is considered day-to-day, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The adductor is a muscle by the groin/thigh area, and if the tightness turns out to be a strain, Polanco's status for Opening Day would be in doubt. For now, it sounds like a day-to-day issue. His injury opens up more playing time for Luis Arraez in the short term.
Mar 14 2021Polanco went 2-for-3 in Sunday's spring training win over Boston. He's hitting .333 (6-for-18) this spring with five walks and one strikeout. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has moved to second base after the Twins signed Andrelton Simmons. Polanco has had some ups and downs at second base, but he should improve as he adjusts to the new position, which he played frequently in the minors. Polanco is showing his bat could bounce back from last year's subpar performance (.258 with a .658 OPS) simply from improved health. Polanco underwent surgery in October to remove a bone spur and a small bone chip from his right ankle, which bothered him last year.
Jan 26 2021Polanco (ankle) will move to second base for 2021 after the Twins signed Andrelton Simmons on Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco has primarily played shortstop since making his big-league debut in 2014, but he did play second base during his time in the minors. Simmons is joining the team on a one-year, $10.5 million deal, and it's no surprise he'll be taking over at shortstop as one of the best defenders in the league, regardless of position. As a result of the signing, Luis Arraez is also expected to move into a utility role for Minnesota. Polanco underwent surgery in October to remove a bone spur and a small bone chip from his right ankle, but he's expected to be ready for the start of spring training.
Oct 12 2020Polanco underwent surgery to remove a mild bone spur and a small bone chip on his right ankle Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Reports emerged in early October that the shortstop had played hurt throughout the season, which could help explain his uninspiring .258/.304/.354 slash line. As it turns out, the injury was bad enough to require surgery. The procedure isn't expected to set Polanco back too much, though, as he'll start physical therapy in a week and should be ready for spring training.
Oct 1 2020Polanco's ankle bothered him throughout the season more than previously reported, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco was healthy enough to start 53 games at shortstop but was playing at less than full strength for much of the year. That could help explain why his slash line fell from .295/.356/.485 in 2019 to .258/.304/.354 this season and presumably gives some reason to believe he'll bounce back in 2021.
Sep 23 2020Polanco (ankle) returns to the lineup Wednesday against Detroit, batting seventh and playing shortstop. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco missed Tuesday's game with a sore ankle, though the issue was evidently a very minor one. Even with the Twins having already clinched a playing berth, the team evidently sees no reason to have him sit for the second straight day.
Sep 22 2020Polanco is sitting out Tuesday's game against the Tigers with ankle soreness, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's unclear when the 27-year-old picked up the injury, but he's receiving the day off Tuesday as a result. Neal indicates the Twins hope he'll be back in the lineup Wednesday, but it also wouldn't be surprising to see them give him additional rest in front of Thursday's scheduled off day.
Sep 16 2020Polanco is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is 2-for-17 over his last five games and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Ehire Adrianza will start at shortstop in his place versus White Sox starter Lucas Giolito.
Sep 8 2020Polanco isn't starting the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco will take a seat after hitting a single and crossing the plate once during Game 1. Ehire Adrianza will take over at shortstop.
Sep 7 2020Polanco will sit Monday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco sits after starting 15 straight games. He's hitting a solid .285 this season, but his walk rate and power have both fallen off, giving him a mediocre .285/.321/.399 slash line. Ehire Adrianza will get the start at shortstop in his absence.
Sep 4 2020Polanco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during the win in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco got the Twins off to a good start with a leadoff home run, and Josh Donaldson went yard in the following at-bat as well. The two runs proved to be the only run production of the matinee. Polanco is now hitting .269 with four home runs and 17 RBI this season.
Aug 30 2020Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins were held in check by the Tigers' pitching staff Sunday, but Polanco managed to blast a long ball in the third inning to give the team a brief lead. The shortstop is now hitting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBI this season.
Aug 21 2020Polanco will sit Friday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco hits the bench for just the third time this season. Ehire Adrianza will fill in for him at shortstop.
Aug 12 2020Polanco went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-4 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop yanked the first pitch he saw from Josh Lindblom down the right-field line and into the seats to open the scoring in the first inning. Polanco has had a solid start to the year, slashing .290/.319/.391 through 18 games with two homers, seven RBI and nine runs.
Aug 3 2020Polanco is not in the lineup Monday against the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Both Polanco and left fielder Eddie Rosario will rest for the first time this year in Monday's game. Ehire Adrianza will enter the lineup at shortstop.
Jul 28 2020Polanco went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His second-inning blast off Carlos Martinez capped a five-run eruption that effectively decided the game, and gave Polanco his first homer of the year. The 27-year-old shortstop is now 6-for-17 to begin the season with four RBI and five runs through four games, and after a breakout 2019 he could be ready to solidify his spot as one of the key hitters in the Twins' formidable attack.
Jul 14 2020Polanco hit a home run in Tuesday's scrimmage, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco started spring training slowly after he required surgery on his right ankle in the offseason, but was able to play in spring training games before the shutdown. He looks ready for the start of the 60-game regular season from his play in summer camp. The ankle issue never forced Polanco to miss any action in 2019, as he suited up for a career-high 153 games and slashed an impressive .295/.356/.485 en route to earning his first All-Star nod.
Mar 3 2020Polanco (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat second Tuesday in the Twins' Grapefruit League game against the Tigers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins have brought Polanco along slowly this spring after he required surgery on his right ankle in the offseason. After Polanco made his Grapefruit League debut as a designated hitter Sunday, he'll now draw back into his normal position on the diamond, signaling that the Twins are comfortable with where he stands on the health front. Polanco is once again expected to occupy a prominent spot in one of the majors' more potent lineups in 2020.
Mar 1 2020Polanco (ankle) is batting third as the designated hitter in Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Rays, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 26-year-old has been held out through the early portions of spring training while continuing his recovery from right ankle surgery in November, but he appears to be nearing full clearance. Polanco figures to return to the field at shortstop in the near future, but for now he'll stick with hitting and running the bases.
Feb 16 2020Polanco (ankle) ran near 100 percent Saturday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco is still awaiting clearance before fully going 100 percent, but he appears to be in the final stages of his recovery from the right ankle surgery he underwent in November. The 26-year-old seems likely to be able to be ready for Opening Day if cleared relatively soon, though it's worth keeping an eye on his status as spring training progresses.
Feb 12 2020Polanco (ankle) was in the batting cage Wednesday and did not appear to have any limitations, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco underwent surgery Nov. 22 to address a right ankle impingement. It's thought he'll be ready for Opening Day, but monitor his progress early in spring training.
Nov 27 2019Polanco underwent surgery Nov. 22 to address a right ankle impingement and is expected to resume baseball activities in six weeks, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The recovery timeline should allow Polanco to return to full health by the time spring training arrives. According to Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com, Polanco will be confined to a walking boot for the next couple weeks before resuming strengthening work for the ankle, which had been a chronic concern for the 26-year-old. The ankle issue never forced Polanco to miss any action in 2019, as he suited up for a career-high 153 games and slashed an impressive .2925/.356/.485 en route to earning his first All-Star nod.
Sep 27 2019Polanco isn't in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins clinched the division title Wednesday, allowing the team to rest some of their starters heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Ronald Torreyes will draw the start at shortstop and bat ninth.
Sep 26 2019Polanco is not in Thursday's lineup against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: All of Minnesota's regulars are resting after they clinched the division Wednesday. Ronald Torreyes will start at shortstop and hit ninth.
Sep 15 2019Polanco is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco went 4-for-9 with a double, a home run and three RBI during Saturday's doubleheader and will head to the bench for the series finale. Ronald Torreyes will start at shortstop and bat ninth in his absence.
Sep 14 2019Polanco went 3-for-5 with an RBI and three runs scored in Saturday night's win over Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco singled and scored in the first inning, did the same in the sixth and scored again following an RBI double in the seventh. Added to his performance from the first game of the doubleheader, he finished the day 4-for-9 with four runs and three RBI.
Sep 13 2019Polanco (mouth) is starting at shortstop and batting third Friday against the Indians, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polaco was held out of Thursday's action due to a dental issue, but he's been cleared to return for Friday's series opener. He's batting .268 with a home run, six RBI and 10 strikeouts over his last 10 matchups.
Sep 12 2019Polanco is not in the lineup Thursday against the Nationals due to a dental issue, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Polanco had started the past five games, going 5-for-21 with a home run and five RBI during that stretch. Ehire Adrianza is starting at shortstop and hitting eighth in this one.
Sep 6 2019Polanco (finger) went 2-for-5 with an RBI single in Friday's 6-2 extra-innings loss to the Indians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The shortstop knocked a go-ahead single in the fifth inning, although the Twins bullpen couldn't make that run hold up. Polanco is batting .302/.365/.491 with 70 RBI, 92 runs scored and 20 homers in a breakout season, missing just one game with the finger injury. He needs just four RBI to match his career high from 2017.
Sep 1 2019Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run, a walk and two RBI in Saturday's 10-7 loss to the Tigers.
Aug 20 2019Polanco went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a victory over the Twins on Tuesday.
Aug 19 2019Polanco went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a double, three runs and two RBI in the Twins' 6-4 loss to the White Sox on Monday.
Aug 18 2019Polanco went 2-for-4 with a triple, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's 6-3 over Texas.
Aug 4 2019Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.
Jul 24 2019Polanco went 3-for-5 with a home run, double and three RBI in Tuesday's 14-12 loss to the Yankees in 10 innings.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 6 2019Polanco went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 15-6 rout of the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 6 2019Polanco went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Friday's 15-6 rout of the Rangers.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 3 2019Polanco was added to the lineup for Wednesday's game against Oakland as a replacement for Marwin Gonzalez (toe), Dan Hayes of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jun 12 2019Polanco went 3-for-3 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored Tuesday in the Twins' 6-5 win over the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 6 2019Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 9-7 loss to the Indians.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 31 2019Polanco (illness) will bat second as the designated hitter Friday at Tampa Bay, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Polanco is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 30 2019Polanco is not in the lineup Thursday against the Rays due to an illness, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 20 2019Polanco went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored Sunday in the Twins' 7-4 loss to the Mariners.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 15 2019Polanco went 1-for-3 with a walk, stolen base and a run scored Tuesday in the Twins' 4-3 win over the Angels.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 8 2019Polanco went 5-for-5 with a double, two-run home run and two runs scored Wednesday against the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 7 2019Polanco went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, double, walk and two runs Monday in the Twins' 8-0 win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 7 2019Polanco went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs Monday in the Twins' 8-0 win over the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 22 2018Polanco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Royals, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Despite just coming out of the All-Star break, Polanco hasn't had an official day off since July 1. After going 2-for-8 at the plate to begin the series, Polanco will give way to Ehire Adrianza for the finale.
Jul 12 2018Polanco went 1-for-4 with a double, RBI and stolen base Thursday against the Rays.Polanco had a productive night at the plate and on the basepaths, as he extended his hitting streak to a modest three games while also swiping his second base since returning to the lineup on July 2. He hasn't gotten going at the plate in 40 at-bats this season, recording four RBI and three extra-base hits. However, his two stolen bases do present the case for patience to see if the rest of his skills can return to the form he showed in the second-half of the 2017 season.
Jul 8 2018Polanco will start at shortstop and bat leadoff Sunday against the Orioles.Polanco has been included in the lineup in each of the Twins' six games since he was reinstated from suspension July 2, going 6-for-21 with two doubles and a stolen base over that stretch. He'll move to the top of the order with Joe Mauer receiving a breather in the series finale, but Polanco projects to hit in the lower half of the lineup on most occasions.
Jul 2 2018Polanco was reinstated from his 80-game suspension Monday.Polanco has been out all year after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. The Twins will hope he can get back to the form he showed in the second half of last season, when he hit .293 with 10 homers and seven steals.
Jul 1 2018Twins manager Paul Molitor said that Polanco (suspension) will be reinstated Monday and rejoin the lineup later that day for the team's game against the Brewers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Unless Polanco experiences an unexpected setback with the finger infection he battled prior to heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment June 24, he'll likely be reinstalled as the Twins' everyday shortstop, bumping Ehire Adrianza to a reserve role. Polanco, who has gone 8-for-19 with a home run and four walks across six games between two minor-league affiliates, should provide a significant boost to the Minnesota offense after emerging as one of baseball's top hitters in the second half of last season. The 24-year-old slashed an impressive .293/.359/.511 with 10 home runs and seven steals after the All-Star break and profiled as an intriguing fantasy option at shortstop entering 2018 before he was handed an 80-game suspension in March for violating the MLB's policy against performance-enhancing drugs.
Jun 28 2018Polanco (suspension, finger) was moved to Triple-A Rochester on Thursday.Polanco will take the next step in his rehab assignment after appearing in a couple games with High-A Fort Myers earlier this week. He is expected to play in both games of a doubleheader Thursday, which should give the organization a better idea of whether he will be ready to return to Minnesota on Monday.
Jun 27 2018Polanco is 2-for-6 with a home run in his first two rehab games for High-A Fort Myers. He could be activated from his 80-game steroid suspension as soon as July 2, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Polanco's rehab assignment started later than expected due to a finger injury, so the Twins may place him on the DL when his suspension ends and keep him in the minors longer than July 2. However, the Twins haven't made their plans clear and a good showing a Low-A could convince Minnesota to activate him right away.
Jun 23 2018Polanco (suspension, finger) will embark on a rehab assignment with High-A Fort Myers on Sunday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Polanco will serve as the team's designated hitter during Sunday's game and then take cuts off Ervin Santana (finger) yet again during the Miracle's scheduled off day Monday. If all goes well, Polanco will then start at shortstop Tuesday with Fort Myers. Moving forward, Polanco will need to be activated from his suspension July 2, or he will have to land on the disabled list.
Jun 22 2018Polanco (suspension, finger) took swings against rehabbing teammate Ervin Santana Friday, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco is trying to prove he'll be ready for a return from his suspension July 2, but if he's not, he'll be placed on the disabled list. The shortstop might start a minor-league rehab assignment in the coming days. It was supposed to occur last weekend but was delayed after he slammed his finger in a car door and it became infected. He hasn't played in game action since spring training, and he'll probably serve as designated hitter before taking the field when he does return to that setting. Of course, the way the Twins' lineup has performed lately, he could be reinstalled quickly onto the big-league roster. Polanco surprised last year, slashing .256/.313/.410 with 13 home runs, 74 RBI and 13 stolen bases in 133 games.
Jun 15 2018Polanco (suspension) will not begin a rehab assignment this weekend due to a cut on the finger of his throwing hand, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Polanco is still in the midst of an 80-game suspension but this likely won't have any impact on his eventual return date -- which is scheduled for July 2 -- unless his finger winds up requiring more time off than expected. During 133 games last year, he slashed .256/.313/.410 with 13 home runs, 74 RBI and 13 stolen bases.
May 22 2018Polanco is expected to return from suspension July 2 with a minor-league stint beginning as early as June 12, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Polanco was hit with a hefty 80-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance on March 18. He'll have a chance to shake the rust off in minor-league games starting in mid-June, with the chance to return to big-league action 20 days after, assuming the Twins don't experience any rainouts.
Mar 18 2018Polanco was suspended 80 games Sunday after testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.With Polanco suspended for 80 games, Eduardo Escobar will likely be in line to serve as the Twins' starting shortstop when Opening Day arrives. Polanco has played in 13 games for the Twins this spring, over which he's gone 9-for-34 (.265) with a home run and a triple at the dish. Polanco will be eligible to return at the latter end of June after his suspension concludes.
Feb 27 2018Polanco is slated to enter the upcoming season as Minnesota's starting shortstop after his strong finish to the 2017 campaign, Patrick Reusse of the Star Tribune reports.Polanco had a rocky showing during the 2017 season. His inconsistent performances led to him being withheld from the starting lineup for eight of Minnesota's 10 games at the latter end of July. However, he was stellar upon his return. Over his next 55 games, Polanco hit .316/.377/.553 with 10 home runs and 42 RBI. While there have been concerns about his defensive abilities, Polanco's dazzling performance to end the past campaign seems to have deemed him deserving of starting at shortstop once Opening Day arrives.
Sep 29 2017Polanco is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.Polanco has started every game since Sept. 5 and played Thursday while several other Twins regulars rested, so manager Paul Molitor decided it was his turn for a day off Friday. Ehire Adrianza will get the start at shortstop in Polanco's place.
Sep 7 2017Polanco went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Thursday's 4-2 win over the White Sox.Polanco's big hit was actually a bases-loaded single off closer Kelvin Herrera, which drove in two runs to break a 2-2 tie with two outs in the top of the ninth inning. His .262/.314/.418 line is nothing special compared to most other hitters in Minnesota's lineup, yet Polanco continues to bat in the heart of the order. Putting him there paid off for manager Paul Molitor in this one, so don't expect the shortstop to be moved down anytime soon.
Aug 29 2017Polanco went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo homers, a walk and a steal in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the White Sox.Polanco launched a solo shot off James Shields in the third inning to make it a 3-0 game and took Aaron Bummer deep in the seventh for his team's final run. The switch-hitting shortstop is slashing just .256/.304/.408 for the year, but a recent hot streak has elevated him to third in the batting order. Polanco's hit safely in 12 of 13 games since Aug. 17 while producing six long balls, 10 runs scored, 17 RBI and three steals over that stretch.
Aug 24 2017Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the White Sox.The switch hitter only has seven homers on the season, but incredibly four of them have come in the last four games. There's no telling how long Polanco will be locked in like this at the plate, but it's perhaps not a coincidence that his power surge came during a series against the woeful White Sox. Fortunately for any fantasy GMs with shares in the shortstop, he'll get to face the Pale Hose again next week after a three-game weekend set in a solid hitter's park in Toronto.
Aug 22 2017Polanco went 1-for-3 with a home run in Tuesday's win over the White Sox. He hit a home run for a third consecutive game.Polanco has been hot since reclaiming the starting shortstop job as he's hitting .382 with three home runs since Aug. 2.
Aug 17 2017Polanco is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Indians, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco will head to the bench for a breather after going 2-for-4 with an RBI in Game 1. Ehire Adrianza will take over for him at shortstop, batting ninth.
Aug 8 2017Polanco made his sixth consecutive start at shortstop and went 1-for-3 in Tuesday's win over the Brewers. He's 9-for-17 in his last six games.Polanco lost the starting shortstop job in late July after hitting just .148 with a .410 OPS in June and July. It looks like he's back to being the everyday shortstop, but manager Paul Molitor hasn't made an official announcement.
Aug 6 2017Polanco will start at shortstop and bat ninth Sunday against the Rangers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Though Polanco will pick up his third consecutive start, those still holding him in AL-only and deeper mixed leagues shouldn't get excited about a potential return to full-time duty in the middle infield. Polanco's starts Saturday and Sunday have come two starts have come with Miguel Sano (hand) out of the lineup, but the Twins' young slugger isn't expected to require a DL stint. Assuming that's the case, Sano should take back his regular role at third base in the coming days, which would result in Eduardo Escobar moving over to shortstop while Polanco slides back to the bench.
Jul 23 2017Polanco has lost the everyday shortstop job for Minnesota as the team will use a committee approach that will involve Eduardo Escobar and Ehire Adrianza, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "We're going to look for more matchups than an everyday guy right now," manager Paul Molitor said.Polanco is hitting just .157 with a .429 OPS since June 1. He also has eight errors in his last 32 games. It sounds like he may move to a limited bench role with a few spot starts until he gets hot at the plate.
Jul 22 2017Polanco is not in the lineup Saturday against the Tigers, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.This marks the second game in a row that Polanco will watch from the bench. Polanco still seems to be a big part of the Twins' future, although he continues to get plenty of rest while he struggles at the plate. For Saturday's contest, Eduardo Escobar will log a start at shortstop in his stead.
Jul 21 2017Polanco is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Tigers.Polanco has been in a constant struggle at the plate, going 1-for-27 during his last nine games, including an 0-for-3 outing against the Yankees on Wednesday. He will take a seat in favor of Ehire Adrianza, who has been playing well since coming off the disabled list (abdomen) in early July
Jul 17 2017Polanco is out of the lineup Monday against the Yankees, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Polanco is batting just .165 since the beginning of June and could be on the outs for an everyday role at shortstop. He'll cede duties at the position to Ehire Adrianza for the second straight contest, though Eduardo Escobar could also factor into the playing-time picture if Polanco settles into a reserve role on a more permanent basis.
Jul 16 2017Polanco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Astros, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco has recorded just one hit in his last 22 at-bats, sinking his batting average to .222 for the season. He'll give way to Ehire Adrianza at shortstop Sunday and could begin losing out on at-bats to Eduardo Escobar or Adrianza on a more permanent basis if he fails to turn things around in the near future.
Jul 8 2017Polanco is not in the starting lineup Saturday against the Orioles, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco has been ice cold at the plate recently, hitting just .107/.167/.179 over his last seven games, so he heads to the bench for the second time in the last five contests. Ehire Adrianza will take over at shortstop and bat seventh against probable Baltimore starter Wade Miley.
Jul 4 2017Polanco is out of the lineup Tuesday against the Angels, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Polanco has mustered only three hits over his last five games, so he'll get a day off the bench to unwind. Ehire Adrianza (abdomen), who was activated from the 10-day disabled list following Monday's game, will fill in for Polanco at shortstop.
Jun 23 2017Polanco went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run homer Friday against the Indians.Polanco launched his third homer of the season as part of a four-run second inning that helped lead the Twins to a road victory. With his current slash line of .254/.302/.366, he's barely a fantasy option in most standard leagues.
Jun 22 2017Polanco is batting seventh and playing shortstop Thursday against the White Sox, Chad Graff of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.He's back in after taking a breather for two days. Polanco is batting just .242/.294/.338 in 219 plate appearances and will continue piecing together at-bats between shortstop and third base.
Jun 21 2017Polanco is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.This marks the second day in a row that Polanco will cede the start at shortstop. He's been struggling at the plate as of late, and this break could be a way to let him get his mind right before resuming his normal duties at shortstop. Ehire Adrianza will take over at shortstop for the evening.
Jun 20 2017Polanco is not in the lineup Tuesday against the White Sox.Polanco has really been pressing at the plate lately, as he holds just a .375 OPS over the past 14 games. He'll get a night off as a result, with the hot-hitting Eduardo Escobar picking up a start in his stead.
Jun 18 2017Polanco will start at shortstop and lead off Sunday against the Indians, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.It will likely only be a one-game stay at the top of the order for Polanco since Twins manager Paul Molitor is opting to give normal leadoff man Brian Dozier the day off in the series finale. Until he's able to boost his .299 on-base percentage to a more impressive level, Polanco should settle into a bottom-third spot in the order more often than not.
Jun 14 2017Polanco went 2-for-5 with two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's 20-7 victory over the Mariners.Making his return to the lineup for the first time since June 3 after missing time following a death in the family, Polanco was one of eight Twins hitters to finish with multiple hits in a record-setting performance. While it was a nice showing for Polanco, it didn't help his cause that his primary competition for an everyday lineup spot, Eduardo Escobar, ended up finishing with a game-high five hits. In determining which of the two players will see the bulk of the starts at shortstop going forward, manager Paul Molitor could be inclined to ride the hot bat.
Jun 14 2017Polanco is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners.With two hits, two runs and two RBI in Tuesday's 20-7 win, Polanco made an impact in his return to the lineup after missing the past week while tending to a personal matter. However, his production was overshadowed on a night in which eight Twins players recorded multiple hits, including Eduardo Escobar (team-high five hits), his main competition for playing time in the middle infield. Escobar will be rewarded for his efforts with another start Wednesday and could end up turning the shortstop position into a timeshare with Polanco if he's able to stay hot.
Jun 12 2017Polanco (personal) was activated from the bereavement list Monday, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Polanco had been away from the team for the last week following the death of his grandfather. The Twins haven't announced their lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners, but it's expected that Polanco will settle back in as the team's shortstop, with Eduardo Escobar heading back to the bench as a result. Polanco is batting .251 with 20 RBI and 20 runs over 198 plate appearances this season.
Jun 12 2017Polanco is not in the lineup Monday against the Mariners, Brandon Warne of ZoneCoverage.com reports.Despite returning from the bereavement list Monday, the Twins will hold Polanco out of action at least one more day. This will be the eighth game in a row the young shortstop will sit out. Ehire Adrianza will man shortstop in his stead.
Jun 8 2017Polanco, who is on the bereavement list to attend the funeral of his grandfather, is expected to return Monday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Ehire Adrianza and Eduardo Escobar will continue to split time at shortstop while Polanco is away.
Jun 7 2017Polanco was placed on the bereavement list Wednesday, MLB.com reports.Polanco was a late scratch from Tuesday's lineup as he left to attend to the personal matters. He'll miss a minimum of three games and maximum of seven while out, as Ehire Adrianza and Eduardo Escobar fill in at shortstop in his absence. Kennys Vargas was recalled from Triple-A Rochester in a corresponding move.
Jun 6 2017Polanco has temporarily left the Twins in order to return home to the Dominican Republic to attend to family matters, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco was a late scratch from the lineup Tuesday and now we know why. He'll likely be away from the team for at least a couple of days. Eduardo Escobar and Ehire Adrianza will likely man the shortstop position in the meantime.
Jun 6 2017Polanco was scratched from the lineup ahead of Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Bob Dutton of The Tacoma News Tribune reports.When the original lineups were released Tuesday, Polanco was penciled in as the team's starting shortstop. Manager Paul Moliter ultimately elected to make a lineup switch, replacing Polanco with Ehire Adrianza at shortstop. It's unclear if Polanco injured himself during warmups or if it was simply a strategical switch. We'll update his status if further information becomes available.
Jun 4 2017Polanco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Angels, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.An 0-for-4 showing Saturday dropped Polanco's on-base percentage below .300 for the season, but thanks to his strong defense up the middle and skills as a contact hitter, the 23-year-old doesn't look to be in much danger of giving up his everyday role. Polanco will just get a day off to clear his mind, with the lightly-used Ehire Adrianza subbing in for him at shortstop.
May 27 2017Polanco is out of Saturday's lineup against the Rays, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.He is hitting .239/.280/.391 over his last 12 games, but has still earned the starting nod in each of the previous four contests. Ehire Adrianza will start at shortstop and hit ninth in his stead.
May 18 2017Polanco is not in the lineup for the second game of the Twins' doubleheader against the Rockies.Polanco went 1-for-4 in the first game to raise his batting average to .248 on the season, but he'll head to the bench for the nightcap. Ehire Adrianza will man shortstop in his place.
May 15 2017Polanco went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Sunday's loss to Cleveland.The 23-year-old shortstop has started 31 of Minnesota's 34 games this season and sports a .254/.308/.373 slash line with 13 runs, two home runs, 16 RBI and two stolen bases. Those numbers don't move the needle in most fantasy leagues, but full-time at-bats make Polanco a serviceable option in cavernous mixed and AL-only settings.
May 3 2017Polanco is out of Wednesday's lineup against the A's.This will be his fourth game off in the past 13 games, and he is hitting just .176 with zero home runs over that stretch. He will make way for Eduardo Escobar, who is hitting seventh and manning shortstop against righty Kendall Graveman.
Apr 23 2017Polanco is out of the lineup Sunday against the Tigers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Polanco has started five of the last six games but has recorded only three hits in 16 at-bats, so manager Paul Molitor will give the young shortstop a day off and see if Eduardo Escobar can provide more of an offensive spark. Escobar will bat seventh in the lineup Sunday, while Max Kepler will move up to the No. 2 spot in the order in Polanco's absence.
Apr 11 2017Polanco is starting at shortstop and hitting third Tuesday against the Tigers, the Star Tribune's Phil Miller reports.This is a new look lineup, as Polanco has hit fifth, sixth and seventh so far this season. However, he is one of the Twins' only hitters who is off to a hot start at the plate (.389/.450/.667), and has a career .346/.385/.568 line in 91 career plate appearances against lefties, making him a prime option in the three hole against southpaw Matt Boyd.
Apr 9 2017Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run in Sunday's win over the White Sox. He's hitting .389 (7-for-18) through five games this season.Polanco's strong first week to the season should ease any concerns he could lose playing time to Eduardo Escobar. However, Polanco's glove may ultimately decide if he'll stick as Minnesota's everyday shortstop.
Apr 5 2017Polanco isn't included in the Twins' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.Despite reaching base three times in the season opener, Polanco will be left on the bench in favor of Eduardo Escobar on Wednesday. Polanco is still viewed as the Twins' primary option at shortstop, and could close off Escobar's path to regular at-bats if he's able to continue his hot start to the season when he eventually returns to the lineup.
Mar 17 2017Polanco went 1-for-3 with his third home run of the spring in Friday's win over Tampa Bay.Poloanco is hitting .226 (7-for-31) this spring but has six extra-base hits. He made three errors early in the spring at shortstop, but has been steadier in the field. He looks set to begin the season as the starting shortstop as there's been no talk of Eduardo Escobar challenging for the job.
Mar 2 2017Polanco went 2-for-3 with a double and home run in Thursday's tie with Baltimore, but also made his third error of the spring. "He's trying to find ways to get it done and stay accurate," manager Paul Molitor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "It hasn't happened too much here early."The Twins appear committed to beginning the season with Polanco at shortstop and there's been little talk of Eduardo Escobar challenging for the job. However, that could change if Polanco continues to struggle in the field as his glove has been the major concern about him playing shortstop instead of second base where he played at Triple-A.
Dec 8 2016Polanco is the leading candidate for Minnesota's starting shortstop job as spring training approaches, manager Paul Molitor told Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com.Polanco was impressive at the plate last season when given a trial as the team's everyday shortstop as he hit .288 with a .751 OPS over his last 56 games. However, there were questions about his defense which could ultimately move him to second base. Still, this shows Polanco is ahead of Eduardo Escobar at shortstop, although the Twins could still shake up their roster this winter.
Sep 13 2016Polanco went 3-for-4 with a walk, home run, four RBI and two runs in Tuesday's win against the Tigers.Polanco's two-run shot in the third inning was his second of the season, and his first since May 15. The switch-hitting shortstop hit an impressive .321 in August, but has faltered a bit in September. Before busting out Tuesday, he was hitting just .222 with three RBI and three runs in 36 at-bats this month. Polanco's big game in Detroit may be what he needed to get back on track heading toward the finish line of 2016.
Sep 12 2016Polanco is not in the lineup Monday against the Tigers.Polanco had a modest four-game hit streak prior to Sunday's matchup, but he'll take a day off after batting just .185 over the past seven games. Eduardo Escobar will slide over to shortstop to fill in for him while Miguel Sano slots in at the hot corner to fill out the left side of the infield.
Sep 5 2016Polanco is out of the lineup Monday against the Royals, MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger reports.With an 0-for-6 showing in Sunday's 13-11 loss to the White Sox, Polanco was one of the few players on either side who failed to turn in a strong day at the plate in the series finale. As such, Polanco will bow out of the lineup Monday in what amounts to a day off to rest. Eduardo Escobar slots in as the Twins' shortstop.
Aug 31 2016Polanco went 3-for-4 with a double against the Indians on Wednesday.He didn't drive in or score any runs, but don't blame the young shortstop -- the Twins left him stranded every time. With five hits in his last two starts, Polanco's lifted his average back over .300 after seeing it dip under that mark last week. However, that's the only fantasy stat where he's much of a contributor, as Polanco doesn't rack up any sort of counting stats.
Aug 30 2016Polanco is out of Tuesday's lineup against Cleveland, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Polanco will have the night off and give way to Eduardo Escobar at shortstop when the Twins face Josh Tomlin and the Indians on Tuesday night. Polanco will likely return to action for Wednesday's series finale against the Indians.
Aug 29 2016Polanco went 2-for-4 with a double in Monday's loss to the Indians.The infielder has swung the bat well since returning to the Twins in late July. Polanco now has seven hits over his last seven games, good enough to bring his average for the season to .292. The 23-year-old should continue to get looks while swinging the bat well for Minnesota.
Aug 19 2016Polanco started at shortstop and hit second in the batting order, going 1-for-4, in Thursday's loss to Kansas City. He's hitting .348 (23-for-66) in August.Polanco has started the last three games at shortstop and has been in the starting lineup the last 13 games. It looks like he's taking over the everyday shortstop job as the Twins evaluate him for 2017.
Aug 12 2016Polanco started both games of Thursday's doubleheader loss to Houston and went 4-for-8. He's hitting .333 during a 13-game hitting streak and has started the last seven games. "I'm going to keep putting him out there,'' manager Paul Molitor told the Minneapolis Star Tribune.Polanco has drawn praise for Molitor for his defense at shortstop despite only playing a game there at Triple-A this season. It sounds like Molitor wants to keep him in the everyday lineup even though the team has a crowded infield situation.
Aug 7 2016Polanco went 2-for-4 with a two-RBI single in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Rays.The 23-year-old continues to wield a scorching bat, extending his hitting streak to seven games. Polanco has four multi-hit efforts over that span, with three doubles, two triples and six RBI. He's gone 11-for-28 since being recalled from Triple-A Rochester on July 28.
Aug 3 2016Polanco went 2-for-4 with two doubles in Tuesday's win over Cleveland. He's 7-for-18 in four games since being recalled from Triple-A.If Polanco continues to hit, he'll likely stay in the lineup even though it's not clear where he fits. He can play multiple infield positions, so he may take over the utility role, However, with the Twins looking toward 2017, Polanco could be a sneaky pick up as he could get regular at-bats the rest of the season.
Jul 28 2016Polanco has been recalled from Triple-A Rochester.Polanco was called up after the Twins traded Eduardo Nunez to the Giants. While Eduardo Escobar will likely take over at shortstop, it's possible Polanco could get regular playing time so the Twins can evaluate him for 2017.
May 23 2016Polanco was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.The Twins were in need of a roster spot following the activation of Eduardo Escobar off the disabled list, and Polanco proved to be the odd man out despite logging three doubles and a home run in limited playing time with the parent club. He'll likely get more playing time with the Triple-A squad, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the 22-year-old back up with Minnesota later in the season considering his solid hitting and defensive versatility across the infield.
May 15 2016Polanco went 2-for-4 Sunday with two runs scored and a solo shot, his first major league home run, in a win over the Indians.Getting just his second start since being called back up from Triple-A earlier in the month, Polanco certainly made the most of his opportunity. With Twins manager Paul Molitor acknowledging after the game that both Brian Dozier and Trevor Plouffe were not quite at 100 percent right now, Polanco could see a short-term uptick in his playing time.
May 7 2016Polanco was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, Mike Berardino of MLB.com reports.With Eduardo Escobar hitting the DL on Saturday, Polanco will come up from Triple-A to fill the open spot on the 25-man roster. Polanco and Eduardo Nunez figure to handle shortstop duties over the next few weeks in Polanco's absence. Polanco is hitting .283 (13-for-46) at the plate in limited action (13 games) at Triple-A on the year.
May 7 2016Polanco is in the lineup Saturday against the White Sox, Audra Martin of FS North reports.Polanco was recalled from Triple-A earlier in the day, and he'll join the lineup immediately with Eduardo Escobar hitting the DL and Brian Dozier (hamstring) still unavailable. Polanco will hit seventh and man second base, while Eduardo Nunez takes over at short.
May 2 2016Polanco is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday as Trevor Plouffe (ribs) returns from the DL, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Polanco once again returns to Triple-A following his second call-up of the season. The 22-year-old is 1-for-7 in the majors this season but will get more chances to hone his skills in the minors. Polanco had a great spring and it's clear the Twins are optimistic about their young shortstop going forward.
Apr 26 2016Polanco was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco has been hitting well in the minors, slashing .316/.357/.553 with a homer and three triples through 11 games, so he'll come back for his second major league stint of the season. There has yet to be a corresponding roster move, but Polanco figures to serve as depth up the middle of the infield.
Apr 23 2016Polanco was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after Saturday's game.The Twins needed to clear a spot for Tyler Duffey on the 25-man roster, and Polanco was serving as a depth infield option, so he will head back to Triple-A. Polanco has 32 games under his belt at Triple-A, so he could use some more work in the minors, specifically in the field. However, he could serve as an option at shortstop in the second half if that stands out as a position of need on the big league roster.
Apr 19 2016Polanco was recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday.Minnesota placed Trevor Plouffe on the DL on Tuesday, so Polanco will come up to take the infielder's spot on the 25-man roster. The 22-year-old Polanco, who had a short stint in the big leagues last season, is hitting .286 with a home run in 10 Triple-A games in 2016.
Apr 18 2016Polanco is expected to be called up by the Twins as Trevor Plouffe (ribs) heads to the DL, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Polanco is one of the most exciting prospects in the Twins' organization and had a short stint in the majors last season. At 22 years old, the shortstop is batting .286 with one home run in 10 games this season at Triple-A Rochester. The transaction is expected to be announced Tuesday.
Mar 14 2016Polanco went 3-for-5 in Monday's spring training win over St. Louis. He's hitting .280 (7-for-25) with a home run this spring.Polanco is in the running for a reserve infielder role, but more likely begins the season at Triple-A. Polanco hit .289/.346/.393 at Double-A Chattanooga last year, but had just a .661 OPS at Triple-A. He was just 21 last season, so he could improve rapidly in his second stint at Triple-A.
Jul 31 2015Polanco went 2-for-3 with a walk, an RBI, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Twins' 9-5 win over the Mariners on Thursday.Though he made a throwing error in the game, Polanco performed capably batting out of the ninth spot of the order. With the trio of Danny Santana, Eduardo Escobar, and Eduardo Nunez providing little to no offensive production from the shortstop spot of late, Polanco could get a chance to run with the job.
Jul 31 2015Polanco was optioned to Double-A Chattanooga after Friday's game.Polanco started two games at shortstop while in the majors for three games and went 3-for-7 with a walk. He was sent to Double-A instead of Triple-A with Danny Santana getting sent to Triple-A Rochester. The move was made so both players could get regular at-bats. Polanco could compete for the starting shortstop job next year, but it's not clear his glove is ready for the majors after too many errors at Triple-A (eight errors in 22 games). He'll likely return to the majors when rosters expand in September.
Jul 28 2015Polanco was recalled from Triple-A Rochester after Tuesday's game, ESPN 1500 am Twin Cities reports.Polanco was hitting .284/.309/.352 at Triple-A Rocheter, but he's struggled in the field with eight errors in 22 games. He'll likely be up for just a day or two with Trevor Plouffe on the paternity list. Polanco was called up for just one game in June. However, there's a very small chance he could get a shot at the shortstop job if the Twins don't trade for a veteran shortstop before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline.
Jul 4 2015Polanco was promoted to Triple-A Rochester on Saturday, LeVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.Polanco made his major league debut this season on June 10, going 1-for-3 with a walk against the Royals. Otherwise, he's been confined to Double-A Chattanooga, where he's slashed .301/347/409 with four homers and 14 stolen bases across 279 at-bats. With further development, the soon-to-be 22-year-old could earn another cup of coffee before season's end.
Jun 10 2015Polanco will start at shortstop and bat ninth Wednesday against the Royals.Eduardo Escobar started the first two games at short for Minnesota following Danny Santana's demotion, but Polanco will step in Wednesday for his first start of the season with the major league club. Polanco hit .312/.349/.436 with four homers, 26 RBI and 11 steals (15 attempts) in 52 games with Double-A Chattanooga prior to his recall.
Jun 10 2015Polanco was optioned to Double-A Chattanooga, Tyler Mason of Fox Sports North reports.Polanco made his first major league start of the season Wednesday, recording a hit and a walk in four plate appearances as the Twins fell to the Royals. He was strong with Chattanooga before getting called up, so he could potentially see more time in the Majors later this season.
Jun 9 2015Polanco was recalled from Double-A Chattanooga on Tuesday.The stay with the Twins may be a short one for Polanco, who was called up as a corresponding move when Eddie Rosario was placed on the paternity list. That said, Polanco will probably be the Twins' everyday shortstop sooner than later, as he is hitting .315 with four home runs and 11 steals in 51 games with Chattanooga. His defense has been a little lacking, which is why he is still at Double-A, but at a certain point the Twins may not be able to pass up the potential offensive upgrade over Eduardo Escobar and Eduardo Nunez.
May 17 2015Polanco is hitting .309/.345/.456 with four home runs and seven stolen bases for Double-A Chattanooga. Despite Polanco committing seven errors, the Twins feel he can stay at shortstop. "I think he's got enough range," Brad Steil, the Twins director of minor league operations, told the Minneapolis Star Tribune. "The one thing is making plays to his right and making strong enough throws across the field. He's pretty good going to his left."Polanco hit .281/.323/.342 in 37 games at Double-A as a 20-year-old last season and had a brief call-up to the majors in June when the team had a rash of infield injuries. He should be promoted to Triple-A before too long this summer and it wouldn't be surprising to see him jump to the majors again if an opportunity arises.
Jul 25 2014The Twins have optioned Polanco to Double-A New Britain, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.Used very sparingly during his time with the big club, Polanco will benefit from everyday at-bats with the bump to Double-A after he hit .291/.364/.415 with 10 steals in 94 games at High-A Fort Myers before getting the surprise bump to Minnesota.
Jul 24 2014Polanco was recalled from High-A Fort Myers on Thursday, MLB.com reports.Polanco will likely only be up with the Twins as a placeholder on the 25-man roster, after Kendrys Morales was traded to the Mariners on Thursday. The Twins aren't dealing with any injuries in their middle infield at the moment, so don't expect Polanco to see many starts -- if any -- behind Brian Dozier at second base or Eduardo Escobar at shortstop.
Jun 30 2014Polanco was optioned to Triple-A Rochester on Monday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.During his brief stint with the big club, Polanco recorded a triple, double, three RBI, and two runs scored in five at-bats. With the activation of Trevor Plouffe (ribs) and Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) from the disabled list, Polanco will again serve as organization depth to the Twins' infield.
Jun 29 2014Polanco will make his first career start Sunday against the Rangers, Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.Called up from High-A Fort Myers earlier in the week to serve as middle-infield depth with Danny Santana (knee) ailing, Polanco will man short and bat ninth Sunday against right-hander Colby Lewis in his major league debut. Eduardo Nunez (hamstring) is on track to be activated Monday, so Polanco may be headed back to the minors shortly.
Jun 26 2014Polanco was called up from High-A Fort Myers on Thursday.Polanco, 20, will make the rare jump from all the way down at the High-A level, thus bypassing two rungs on the minor league ladder. In 72 games with Fort Myers this season, Polanco has hit .289/.363/.404 with five homers, 35 RBI and eight steals, and while pitcher Yohan Pino was optioned in the corresponding move, this suggests Danny Santana (knee) could be forced to miss additional time.
Nov 20 2013Polanco was added to the Twins' 40-man roster Wednesday, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.In advance of next month's Rule 5 draft, the Twins went ahead and protected a couple of their top prospects (Polanco and Max Kepler) by adding them to the 40-man. Polanco, a 20-year-old switch-hitting infielder, overcame a nagging groin issue to post a .813 OPS at Low-A Cedar Rapids last season.