Jorge Polanco Fantasy

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (ankle) had surgery for an ankle impingement last Friday. It was a chronic injury due to repetitive stress, but he should be able to resume baseball activities in six weeks and be ready for spring training next year. The 26-year-old switch-hitter was an All-Star for the first time in his career in 2019, hitting .295/.356/.485 with 22 home runs, 79 RBI and four stolen bases in 153 games. He had never before hit more than 13 long balls in a single season, though, so be careful not to overvalue him in fantasy drafts in 2020. At the right price, however, he'll be a solid shortstop option once the elite names are off the board.

over 6 months ago

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco went 2-for-3 with two walks in a loss to the Yankees Friday night. Polanco had two RBI, scored a run, and stole a base in the strong performance. Polanco had a solid season batting .295 with 107 runs scored and has carried that momentum into the postseason. He'll face righty Masahiro Tanaka in Game 2 so Polanco will get to bat left-handed, his stronger side of the plate. This season Polanco batted .306 left-handed compared to .270 from the right side.

over 6 months ago

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (rest) is out of the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Indians. It appears to be a routine rest day after playing in the doubleheader on Saturday. Ronald Torreyes will cover shortstop and bat ninth versus righty Shane Bieber. Torreyes doesn't have much upside with the bat here.

over 9 months ago