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Jorge Polanco Out of Mets Lineup With Achilles Tendonitis

New York turns to Brett Baty at first base with Mark Vientos at designated hitter.

Overview

  • Polanco, who sat Friday at San Francisco, is missing his second start in four games due to Achilles tendonitis.
  • The soreness began in the second game of the season and worsened after Thursday's loss, which led the team to hold him out.
  • Manager Carlos Mendoza said the infielder is day to day as trainers continue treatment and the club monitors symptoms.
  • The Mets adjusted by starting Brett Baty at first base and moving Mark Vientos to DH for the second game of the series.
  • Through six games, Polanco is 4-for-23 with no home runs as the team manages his workload to reduce stress on the Achilles.