“Achilles” is never a welcome word in an injury report, but it’s now part of the latest news for Jorge Polanco and the New York Mets.
Polanco missed the Mets’ lineup on Friday due to what manager Carlos Mendoza described as Achilles tendinitis.
While not the most severe type of Achilles injury, even minor issues in that area can sometimes develop into more serious problems.
Since being noted as injured, Polanco is 3-for-18 at the plate and has sat out twice in the past four games.
His history of injuries makes this a concerning start to his tenure with the Mets after signing as a free agent from the Seattle Mariners.
The Mets are not lacking options at first base, with Mark Vientos off to a strong start, which allows the team to give Polanco additional recovery time.
However, Polanco was signed partly to help offset Pete Alonso’s production, and he won’t be able to contribute if he can’t stay on the field.
The team will be hoping this nagging Achilles issue doesn’t escalate, as they aim to maximize Polanco’s contributions this season.
