Impact Polanco will take a seat for the afternoon game after starting the previous three contests. Donovan Solano is at second base and Willi Castro is at third.
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
JORGE POLANCO #7 - SECOND BASEMAN - SEATTLE MARINERS
16 HR •
45 RBI •
.213 AVG
16 HR
45 RBI
.213 AVG
Absent from lineup Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Athletics.
Chips in with solo home run Polanco went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Twins.
Impact Polanco took Carson Fulmer deep in the third and now has a hit in 18 of his last 22 games dating back to Aug. 26. Over that span, he's slashing .295/.376/.568 with six homers, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and a 12:27 BB:K. He should continue to hit near the top of the order as the Twins gear up for the playoffs.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rests after clinching playoffs Polanco will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact The Twins made a large number of changes after celebrating their playoff-clinching win Friday night. Edouard Julien will start at second base Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Friday Polanco is not in the lineup Friday versus the White Sox.
Impact Edouard Julien will start at second base as Royce Lewis takes a turn in the DH role and Kyle Farmer covers third base. This is presumably just a day of rest for Polanco, who is sitting on a four-game hitting streak.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from bereavement Polanco was activated from the bereavement list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Polanco missed three games while tending to personal matters, but he's rejoined the Twins and is back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rays. The veteran infielder will carry an .802 OPS into play Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins' Jorge Polanco is rooted in the present, even with an uncertain future “I love to play,” Polanco said. “I don't think I will ever ask for a day off in my career."
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Goes on bereavement leave Minnesota placed Polanco on the bereavement list Sunday.
Impact Polanco had been slated to serve as the Twins' designated hitter Sunday against the Mets, but he has now been excused from the team for at least the next few days to deal with a private family matter. Gilberto Celestino will get the call from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding roster move.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers in three-hit performance Polanco went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two additional runs in Monday's 20-6 win over the Guardians.
Impact Since donning the Golden Sombrero in the Twins' 2-0 win over the Pirates on Aug. 20, Polanco has reached base in each of his last 13 contests, slashing .356/.482/.667 with four home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs over that stretch. Though the Twins should soon get some reinforcement to the lineup with Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) and Byron Buxton (knee) due back soon from the injured list, Polanco will continue to play on a near-everyday basis while moving between second base, third base and designated hitter.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers, drives in five Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win against the Guardians.
Impact Polanco doubled and scored in the second inning before ripping a three-run shot in the fourth. He's knocked four homers while going 18-for-54 (.333) over his last 15 games. On the year, he owns a .785 OPS with 23 extra-base hits through 58 games.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clubs homer Saturday Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.
Impact Polanco had gone seven games without an extra-base hit, batting .273 (6-for-22) with three RBI in that span. The infielder continues to move around between second base, third base and designated hitter as the Twins find at-bats for Edouard Julien. Polanco is hitting a middling .250 with a .766 OPS, nine homers, 30 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases through 56 contests this year.
AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Wednesday Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.
Impact Polanco will get a breather for the day game after a night game, ending a streak of 13 consecutive starts. With Polanco riding pine for the series finale, Royce Lewis will man third base, and second baseman Edouard Julien will get a day out of the field and serve as the Twins' designated hitter.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers, drives in three Polanco went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers.
Impact Polanco gave the Twins a 4-0 lead with his sacrifice fly in the second inning and later added a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth to bring the Twins back within two runs of Detroit. The second baseman has now hit safely in four of his last five games, driving in six runs over that stretch to go along with three walks and three runs scored.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Sunday Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Polanco has started all eight games since being reinstated from the injured list July 28, but he'll hit the bench Sunday after he posted a .172/.294/.310 slash line during that span. Willi Castro will man the hot corner and bat eighth in his place.
AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Minnesota activated Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.
Impact Polanco will be back in action with the Twins on Friday night against the Royals after batting .333/.448/.500 over 29 plate appearances on his seven-game minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 30-year-old second baseman has battled multiple leg injuries this season, but he typically produces solid offensive numbers when his health cooperates.
JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To return this weekend Polanco (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for the Twins' series in Kansas City this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact He will play a seventh and final rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday before rejoining the big club Friday. Polanco is making his third start at third base for St. Paul on Wednesday and looks to be in line to see most of his action against right-handers with the Twins at the hot corner, with Edouard Julien remaining at second base.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Time for Twins' Jorge Polanco to try third base, with Edouard Julien locking up second Jorge Polanco has been a mainstay for the Twins and is now rehabbing in St. Paul. There, he should try third base — it could be the move the...
JULY 22, 2023 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
To get 3B reps Polanco (hamstring) will get reps at third base during his rehab assignment, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Edouard Julien has been the Twins' best hitter lately, so he may remain the go-to option at second base against right-handed pitching even once Polanco is healthy. Polanco could play third base against righties and second base against southpaws. He is hitting .200 with four strikeouts and two walks through three rehab games.
JULY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rehab begins Sunday Polanco (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Sunday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Polanco debuted back in 2014 and made it through the end of 2021 without ever hitting the injured list, but he went there twice last season and three times so far this year, including twice with a strained left hamstring. His latest injury has kept him out for over a month, but it doesn't look as though he'll miss too much more time.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment President of baseball operations Derek Falvey said Sunday he hopes Polanco (hamstring) will be able to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul "around next weekend," Betsy...
Impact The 30-year-old returned to baseball activities in late June and is hoping to ramp up his running program this week, which could be the final hurdle before being cleared for game action. Polanco landed on the shelf June 10 with a hamstring strain and will likely require a handful of games in the minors before rejoining the Twins.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Doing sprints Monday Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said that Polanco (hamstring) will do some "high-effort sprints" Monday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact He's also set to go through other baseball activities with the team. Polanco wouldn't appear to be too far off from a rehab assignment and is expected to require a handful of games when he is deemed ready. The veteran second baseman has missed a large chunk of the season with a knee injury and a pair of hamstring strains.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Begins baseball activities Polanco (hamstring) has been hitting in the cage, taking groundballs and is in the midst of a running progression, Twins trainer Nick Paparesta told the St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Impact Polanco will advance to running the bases next week and then potentially begin a rehab assignment. Polanco missed two weeks in late May with a left hamstring strain and made it less than 10 days before injuring the same muscle. Expect the Twins to take their time with Polanco's recovery as a result.
JUNE 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge Polanco lands on injured list, paving way for Twins rookie Edouard Julien to fulfill lifelong dream Jorge Polanco landed on the injured list with a moderate left hamstring strain.
JUNE 11, 2023 • TWINCITIES.COM
Dealing with moderate strain Polanco's hamstring strain is worse than the one he just recovered from, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Polanco missed two weeks in late May with a left hamstring strain and made it less than 10 days before injuring the same muscle. The strain is reportedly in a different spot and is "somewhat more severe" according to manager Rocco Baldelli, though an exact timeline for his recovery is not yet clear. Edouard Julien was recalled Saturday and should serve as the Twins' primary second baseman.
JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Twins 2B Jorge Polanco (hamstring) returns to IL Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco returned to the 10-day injured list Saturday due to his troublesome left hamstring.
JUNE 10, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Twins 2B Jorge Polanco (hamstring) returns to IL Minnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco returned to the 10-day injured list Saturday due to his troublesome left hamstring.
JUNE 10, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
