Mets Halt Jorge Polanco's Minor League Rehab Assignment and Send Him Back to New York for Tests
- The Mets stopped Jorge Polanco's minor league rehab assignment due to ankle soreness and sent him back to New York for tests.
- Polanco was expected to play for Triple-A Syracuse to build up at-bats and innings at first base but was removed from the assignment before this could happen.
- Polanco signed a two-year, $40 million contract and was placed on the injured list on April 15 with a right wrist contusion while also dealing with left Achilles bursitis and ankle discomfort.
- Manager Carlos Mendoza stated Polanco would likely have to play through some discomfort in his ankle this season and needed more game time at first base with Syracuse.
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The Mets' first-base plans were fluid as it was, but an additional wrench was thrown into it when Jorge Polanco was scratched from his rehab start with Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday due to ankle soreness. With it, the Mets are shutting him down and sending him back to Queens for further re-evaluation on the area, which had been plagued by Achilles bursitis since April. "He felt some discomfort while he was going through his running progression…
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Mets halt Jorge Polanco's minor league rehab assignment and send him back to New York for tests
Jorge Polanco’s minor league rehabilitation assignment has been halted because of ankle soreness and the Mets first baseman will return to New York for further evaluation.
Jorge Polanco pulled from rehab assignment as his brutal Mets season hits another potential setback
Jorge Polanco’s imminent return to the Mets may not be so imminent. The veteran infielder was removed from his minor league rehab assignment on Saturday due to ankle soreness, according to the team, and will return to New York for further evaluation.
Mets Pause Jorge Polanco's Rehab Due To Ankle Soreness
Jorge Polanco has been on the injured list since mid-April due to a right wrist contusion. He began a rehab assignment at Double-A Binghamton on May 27th and recently moved up to Triple-A Syracuse. However, the Mets announced last night that Polanco’s rehab is being paused due to him experiencing ankle soreness during a running progression. Polanco is being sent for further evaluation. The new ankle injury continues a frustrating first season in…
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