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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Jorge Polanco signed a two-year, $40 million deal with the Mets this offseason to play first base. Through 14 games, he struggled offensively with a .179 batting average, 1 home run, and 2 RBIs while striking out 11 times. He has been dealing with Achilles bursitis since Opening Weekend and was placed on the IL on April 18 with a wrist injury. Recent updates indicate his wrist is in "a good place," but his Achilles bursitis continues to flare up intermittently. He has begun baseball activities including batting practice, but the Mets are being cautious and need him to become asymptomatic before he can return to daily play and run the bases freely. No clear timeline for return has been established.
Strengths
- + Wrist injury progressing well and in good place
- + Has begun baseball activities including batting practice
- + Veteran infielder with experience
- + Signed to significant contract indicating organizational confidence
Weaknesses
- - Achilles bursitis continues to flare up unpredictably
- - Poor offensive start (.179 BA, 1 HR, 2 RBIs in 14 games)
- - High strikeout rate (11 K in limited games)
- - Lengthy injury history
- - Still symptomatic and not cleared for daily play
- - Will require rehab assignment before returning to lineup
- - Mets not taking chances with his health
Injury Status: IL-15
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Jorge López is a rp for the Chicago Cubs.
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