Jorge Polanco placed on 10-Day IL, to undergo ankle surgery
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 6:06 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Jorge Polanco of the New York Mets has been placed on the 10-Day Injured List due to left ankle bursitis and will undergo season-ending surgery. The 31-year-old first baseman/DH has dealt with significant pain throughout the season, affecting his performance after a wrist injury earlier in the year. Before his injury, Polanco was hitting.179 with one home run in 14 games, and his struggles continued post-rehabilitation, hitting.123 in 23 games. He has one year remaining on his contract with the Mets. In response to his IL placement, New York has called up Eric Wagaman while sending down Jack Weisenburger and adding Chayce McDermott to the bullpen.
- •Polanco has been playing through ankle bursitis all season.
- •He has one more year left on his contract with the Mets.
- •Mets are calling up Eric Wagaman to replace Polanco.
- •Polanco's struggles included a 0-for-26 slump this year.
- •He hit just.123 in 23 games after returning from injury.
- 6:51 PMESPN MLB — Mets' Polanco placed on IL, to have ankle surgery
- 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Polanco headed for ankle surgery after forgettable season
- 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jorge Polanco to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, placed on 10-Day IL
"Jorge Polanco’s challenging first season with the New York Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis. Interim manager Andy Green said Polanco is slated to undergo surgery shortly. “It’s gotten to the point where he just can’t get freedom from the pain,” Green said before the series finale against the San Diego Padres.
"Jorge Polanco's challenging first season with the Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis.
"Polanco, who “played through significant pain”, is done for the year.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 19, 2026, 6:51 PMMets' Polanco placed on IL, to have ankle surgery
Jorge Polanco's challenging first season with the Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day IL with left ankle bursitis.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 5:32 PMMets' Polanco headed for ankle surgery after forgettable season
Jorge Polanco’s challenging first season with the New York Mets likely ended Wednesday when he was placed on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis. Interim manager Andy Green said Polanco is slated to undergo surgery shortly. “It’s gotten to the point where he just can’t get freedom from the pain,” Green said before the series finale against the San Diego Padres.
- Yahoo SportsAug 19, 2026, 4:10 PMJorge Polanco to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, placed on 10-Day IL
Polanco, who “played through significant pain”, is done for the year.
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