JORGE POLANCO NEWS

Twins Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson progressing well with injuries No news is good news for the Twins when it comes to Jorge Polanco’s previously-troublesome right ankle. Polanco, who had surgery in October...

DECEMBER 3, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Minnesota Twins: Should the Twins trade Jorge Polanco or Eddie Rosario? The Minnesota Twins look to be very active in the 2021 offseason, which raises the question: Does it make more sense to trade Jorge Polanco...

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins SS Polanco has ankle surgery in 2nd straight offseason

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is recovering from surgery on his right ankle for a second straight offseason

OCTOBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins' Jorge Polanco has another ankle surgery, shedding light on his down year After being quiet about their shortstop's struggles, the Twins announced the surgery Monday, leaving them hopeful he can return to old form.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

For second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco undergoes ankle surgery For the second straight offseason — and second time in less than a year — Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has had surgery to address his bothe...

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • TWINCITIES.COM

Undergoes ankle surgery Polanco underwent surgery to remove a mild bone spur and a small bone chip on his right ankle Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reports emerged in early October that the shortstop had played hurt throughout the season, which could help explain his uninspiring .258/.304/.354 slash line. As it turns out, the injury was bad enough to require surgery. The procedure isn't expected to set Polanco back too much, though, as he'll start physical therapy in a week and should be ready for spring training.

OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

After rough September, Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco might need surgery Despite being one of the team's few ironmen, the former All-Star couldn't completely recover from offseason procedure.

OCTOBER 2, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Played hurt throughout season Polanco's ankle bothered him throughout the season more than previously reported, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Polanco was healthy enough to start 53 games at shortstop but was playing at less than full strength for much of the year. That could help explain why his slash line fell from .295/.356/.485 in 2019 to .258/.304/.354 this season and presumably gives some reason to believe he'll bounce back in 2021.

OCTOBER 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Curses! Postseason losses continue for long-suffering teams

It was not a good start to the Major League Baseball postseason for those who don’t believe in curses

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giolito, White Sox beat A's 4-1 in wild-card round opener

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Astros win 4-1 in Game 1; Twins' record losing streak at 17

Jose Altuve drew a bases-loaded walk to force in the go-ahead run in the ninth inning for Houston after a two-out error by Minnesota shortstop Jorge Polanco, and the Astros took Ga...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jorge Polanco error sets up Jose Altuve redemption no one asked for (Video) Jorge Polanco let the Houston Astros take the lead. Just when it looked like the Minnesota Twins were going to do something right in the pos...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Back in lineup Polanco (ankle) returns to the lineup Wednesday against Detroit, batting seventh and playing shortstop.

Impact Polanco missed Tuesday's game with a sore ankle, though the issue was evidently a very minor one. Even with the Twins having already clinched a playing berth, the team evidently sees no reason to have him sit for the second straight day.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Mize, Tigers to take on Maeda, Twins

The Tigers will start Casey Mize on Wednesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta Maeda

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nursing sore ankle Polanco is sitting out Tuesday's game against the Tigers with ankle soreness, LaVelle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact It's unclear when the 27-year-old picked up the injury, but he's receiving the day off Tuesday as a result. Neal indicates the Twins hope he'll be back in the lineup Wednesday, but it also wouldn't be surprising to see them give him additional rest in front of Thursday's scheduled off day.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Tuesday Polanco isn't starting Tuesday against the Tigers.

Impact Polanco recorded hits in each of the past two contests, but he's struck out seven times over the last four games. He'll retreat to the bench as Ehire Adrianza starts at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Darvish expected to start for the Cubs against the Twins

The Twins will start Jose Berrios on Sunday while the Cubs are expected to counter with Yu Darvish

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1

Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins hit 3 homers, slow down White Sox with 5-1 win

Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano each hit a two-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins denied the Chicago White Sox a chance to clinch their first playoff berth in 12 years with a 5-1 vict...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out of Wednesday's lineup Polanco is not in the lineup Wednesday against the White Sox.

Impact Polanco is 2-for-17 over his last five games and will take a seat for Wednesday's contest. Ehire Adrianza will start at shortstop in his place versus White Sox starter Lucas Giolito.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Game 2 lineup Polanco isn't starting the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Cardinals.

Impact Polanco will take a seat after hitting a single and crossing the plate once during Game 1. Ehire Adrianza will take over at shortstop.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Polanco will sit Monday against Detroit.

Impact Polanco sits after starting 15 straight games. He's hitting a solid .285 this season, but his walk rate and power have both fallen off, giving him a mediocre .285/.321/.399 slash line. Ehire Adrianza will get the start at shortstop in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts Game 1 home run Polanco went 1-for-3 with a solo home run during the win in Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers.

Impact Polanco got the Twins off to a good start with a leadoff home run, and Josh Donaldson went yard in the following at-bat as well. The two runs proved to be the only run production of the matinee. Polanco is now hitting .269 with four home runs and 17 RBI this season.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins win 3-2 in extra innings, sweep Tigers in doubleheader

Marwin Gonzalez singled home Willians Astudillo in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and sweep Friday's doubleheader

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Robert leads 1st-place White Sox in rally past Twins 8-5

Luis Robert hit a tying homer in the seventh inning and the go-ahead double in the ninth, and the Chicago White Sox rallied to beat the skidding Minnesota Twins 8-5

SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS