Jorge Polanco’s Achilles setback shakes up the Mets’ infield
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Mets infielder Jorge Polanco suffers re‑injury to Achilles, says manager Carlos Mendoza
Mets’ second‑baseman Jorge Polanco re‑injured his Achilles tendon during a recent workout, prompting manager Carlos Mendoza to confirm he'll be sidelined for an uncertain period.
It’s never a good look when a player who’s already been fighting his way back to full strength trips over his own body again. Jorge Polanco, the New York Mets’ versatile infielder, apparently re‑injured the Achilles tendon that sidelined him earlier this season. The mishap happened during a routine conditioning drill, according to sources close to the club.
“We’re disappointed, no doubt about it,” manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters in a brief post‑practice interview. “Jorge worked hard to get back, and this is a setback we all hoped to avoid. Right now we’re focusing on his health and the next steps in his rehab.” Mendoza’s tone was measured, but you could hear the underlying concern—Polanco’s presence in the lineup has been a big plus for the Mets, especially with the season tightening up.
The timing couldn’t be worse. New York is sitting in the middle of a tight AL East race, and losing a player who can turn a single into a double or steal a base at a moment’s notice forces the club to shuffle its in‑field options. Shortstop Francisco Álvarez and second‑baseman Jeff McNeil will likely shoulder more of the defensive load, while the bench may see some fresh faces get a chance to prove themselves.
As for Polanco’s road to recovery, doctors are being cautiously optimistic. If the tendon isn’t severely damaged, the Mets’ medical staff hopes to keep him in a structured rehab program that could see him return later in the season—though nothing is set in stone. In the meantime, the Mets will continue to lean on their depth and hope the rest of the roster can pick up the slack while Polanco works his way back.
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