Jorge Polanco's Early Nightmare: Mets Bench Struggling DH With Wrist Injury
The New York Mets have put designated hitter Jorge Polanco on the 10-day injured list after he banged up his right wrist, the team announced Saturday. The veteran infielder hasn't stepped on the field since Tuesday, and an MRI on Thursday confirmed a right wrist contusion. But that's not even his only problem right now, as he's also been dealing with a leg injury that's been nagging him. The move is retroactive to Wednesday, which means he's been sitting for a few days already.
A Contract Off to a Rough Start
Here's the tough part: Polanco signed a two-year, $40 million deal this offseason, and he's got nothing to show for it yet. The 32-year-old is hitting just .179 through the early going, with only a single home run and 2 RBIs on his ledger. That's the kind of start that makes you wonder if the investment is going to pay off, especially when your new guy can't stay healthy and can't hit. Now he's heading to the IL, and the Mets are hoping he comes back swinging instead of limping around the batter's box.
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To fill the gap, the Mets called up catcher Hayden Senger from Triple-A to take Polanco's roster spot. It's a move born out of necessity, but also a chance to shake things up while the Mets figure out what they've got in their struggling lineup. Polanco needs time to heal, and New York needs someone who can get on base and drive in runs. Let's see if Senger can step up when the Mets need him most.
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