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Jorge Polanco Out Again with Recurring Achilles Injury

4/4/2026

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Recurring Achilles tendonitis sidelines Jorge Polanco of the New York Mets, limiting his availability for the second time in four games.
Polanco's discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, causing his Friday absence against the San Francisco Giants.
Polanco has served as a designated hitter recently and has three hits in 18 at-bats since the injury.
The Mets are rotating first basemen, with Mark Vientos getting playing time during Polanco's recovery.

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Recurring Achilles tendonitis sidelines Jorge Polanco of the New York Mets, limiting his availability for the second time in four games.
Polanco's discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, causing his Friday absence against the San Francisco Giants.
Polanco has served as a designated hitter recently and has three hits in 18 at-bats since the injury.
The Mets are rotating first basemen, with Mark Vientos getting playing time during Polanco's recovery.