Jorge Polanco’s balky Achilles keeps him out of Mets lineup
By Mike Puma
Published on April 4, 2026.
Jorge Polanco's left Achilles is causing a significant setback for the New York Mets, with the first baseman being sidelined due to ankle discomfort. This is the second time in four games that Polanco has been out of the starting lineup. Manager Carlos Mendoza described the discomfort as tendonitis. Brett Baty started the game at first base, but Mark Vientos and Jared Young also played there. The team's 3.02 ERA was also mentioned, with 71 strikeouts by their pitchers.
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