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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza delivers uncertain update on Jorge Polanco’s Achilles injury
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Jorge Polanco suffered an Achilles injury during the New York Mets ' 4-2 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 28. After initially returning in early April, the veteran infielder felt discomfort and increased soreness in his Achilles, forcing him to be removed from the lineup once again. On Thursday, manager Carlos Mendoza shared an update about Polanco that comes off as uncertain.
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While talking with media members on Thursday, Medonza wasn't sure how long the 32-year-old slugger will be out for , according to SNY Mets. It appears the club is just going to continue monitoring Polanco's injury for the time being.
"It's hard to tell," said Mendoza when asked about Polanco's injury timeline. "There's days where he comes in, and he feels really good. Then he goes out there and do a little bit of defensive work, and then there's days where he feels it more… We're watching it closely, and [we'll] see what happens."
The Mets have not placed Jorge Polanco on the IL, as he is currently considered day-to-day. Despite the Achilles injury, the 13-year veteran has played in 10 out of the club's 12 contests so far this season. In those games, Polanco owns a .200 batting average and .289 OBP while totaling eight hits and one RBI.
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Jorge Polanco, however, will miss the Mets' matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. When healthy, Polanco typically plays designated hitter for New York this season. Carlos Mendoza will have Francisco Alvarez play that role in the third contest of the three-game series against the Diamondbacks.
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