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Jorge Polanco placed on 10-Day IL, to undergo ankle surgery

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Last updated Aug 19, 2026

Jorge Polanco placed on 10-Day IL, to undergo ankle surgery
Summary

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.

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Status Watch
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 7:33 PMYahoo Sports — Mets’ Jorge Polanco to undergo season-ending ankle surgery after injury-plagued first year in Queens
  • 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
  • 4:48 PMMLB Trade Rumors — Jorge Polanco To Undergo Season-Ending Surgery - MLB Trade Rumors
  • 4:10 PMYahoo Sports — Jorge Polanco to undergo season-ending ankle surgery, placed on 10-Day IL
What they're saying
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Jorge Polanco’s injury-plagued first season with the Mets has come to an end. The veteran switch-hitter is set undergo surgery for left ankle bursitis in the “near-term,” interim manager Andy Green said Wednesday. “He’s battled all year, this left ankle bursitis that he’s had — something that he didn’t deal with prior to this season,” Green said. “It’s gotten to the point where he just can’t ...

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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.

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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.

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