Jorge Polanco out for the rest of the season: Mets confirm ankle surgery
The 2026 Major League Baseball season has come to an end for Dominican infielder Jorge Polanco. The New York Mets player underwent surgery this week on his left ankle to treat chronic bursitis, a decision that will keep him off the field for the remainder of the calendar.
Following the operation, the Queens organization proceeded to place the Dominican player on the 60-day injured list, thus closing a cycle marked by physical instability and offensive performance below initial expectations following his arrival to the team.
A campaign marked by injuries
Polanco, who joined the Mets last winter on a two-year, $40 million contract, arrived with the label of a key reinforcement for the offensive core. However, his adaptation was cut short from the very first weeks of competition.
- Since the end of April, the player began reporting persistent discomfort in his left Achilles tendon.
- Subsequently, he suffered a blow to his right wrist that limited his batting ability.
- Finally, the problems concentrated on his left ankle, leading to the necessary surgery.
Polanco will have to complete a progressive baseball preparation program once training begins in Florida, with the goal of gradually regaining his physical condition.
Andy Green, interim manager of the Mets
Numbers and uncertain future
In the 37 games in which he was able to see action, the Dominican recorded a .148 batting average, accumulating two home runs and six runs batted in over 135 at-bats. His final OPS of .431 reflects the difficulty he faced in finding his usual rhythm at the plate.
Looking ahead, the outlook is cautious. Medical projections indicate that Polanco might not be at one hundred percent for the start of 2027 spring training. Given this scenario, the Mets’ management has indicated that they will keep Jared Young as a depth piece on the roster, while the team closely monitors the Dominican player’s progress, trusting that he can regain his stellar level after completing his rehabilitation.
