Jorge Polanco returns from long IL stint to find Mets team in shambles
Jorge Polanco has returned to the New York Mets after a long stint on the injured list, but the team is in a state of disarray. Polanco's return is a welcome addition, but he will be limited to part-time duty as a designated hitter due to his ongoing recovery from Achilles bursitis. The Mets had high hopes for Polanco when they signed him to a two-year, $40 million contract, but his first season with the team has been marred by injury and disappointment.
- ▪Jorge Polanco returned to the Mets on Tuesday night after nearly three months on the injured list
- ▪Polanco will be limited to DH duties due to his ongoing recovery from Achilles bursitis
- ▪The Mets signed Polanco to a two-year, $40 million contract as part of their offseason roster overhaul
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MLB New York Mets Jorge Polanco returns from long IL stint to find Mets team in shambles By Dan Martin Published July 7, 2026, 8:29 p.m. ET (function() { var overlay = document.getElementById("nyp-player-lcp-overlay"); if (!overlay) { return; } function hideOverlay() { overlay.remove(); } function afterDCL() { requestAnimationFrame(hideOverlay); } if (document.readyState === "loading") { document.addEventListener("DOMContentLoaded", afterDCL, { once: true }); } else { afterDCL(); } })(); See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google There was a time this season when it seemed the Mets were waiting to get their high-priced, veteran players healthy in order to get them in the lineup and make a run at salvaging the season.
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