NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM
JORGE POLANCO #7 - SECOND BASEMAN - SEATTLE MARINERS
16 HR •
45 RBI •
.213 AVG
16 HR
45 RBI
.213 AVG
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...
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 offseasonOCTOBER 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 cursesSEPTEMBER 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 MaedaSEPTEMBER 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 DarvishSEPTEMBER 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 CubsSEPTEMBER 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 doubleheaderSEPTEMBER 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 8-5SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in win Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's loss to the Tigers.
Impact The Twins were held in check by the Tigers' pitching staff Sunday, but Polanco managed to blast a long ball in the third inning to give the team a brief lead. The shortstop is now hitting .279 with three home runs and 16 RBI this season.
AUGUST 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
