Mets shut down Jorge Polanco's rehab assignment due to ankle soreness
6 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Jorge Polanco is not in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse as the Mets have suspended his rehab assignment due to ankle soreness. The team announced that he will return to New York for further evaluation, following a season impacted by Achilles bursitis. Earlier in the week, manager Carlos Mendoza indicated Polanco could return for the series against San Diego. However, after a lack of sufficient at-bats and defensive work, the Mets decided to halt his progress. Polanco recorded 2-for-12 with a home run and five walks across six games in the minors.
- •Polanco experiences ankle soreness during rehab stint.
- •He recorded 2-for-12 with a home run in six rehab games.
- •Manager Mendoza suggested he might return this weekend.
- •Polanco will undergo further evaluation in New York.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Mets' Jorge Polanco shut down on rehab assignment after encountering setback with left ankle
- 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — Mets shut down Jorge Polanco’s rehab assignment
- 6:29 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Jorge Polanco reportedly re-injured his achilles, says manager Carlos Mendoza
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — Mets halt Jorge Polanco's minor league rehab assignment and send him back to New York for tests
- 3:36 AMESPN MLB — Mets halt Polanco rehab for more testing on ankle
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Mets' Jorge Polanco's rehab assignment shut down after experiencing ankle soreness
"Jorge Polanco's minor league rehabilitation assignment was halted Saturday because of ankle soreness and the Mets first baseman will return to New York for further evaluation. Polanco has been sidelined since mid-April with left Achilles bursitis.
"The New York Mets were close to getting their veteran back, but it doesn't look like that will be the case. Jorge Polanco's disastrous first Mets season continues to plummet.
"Mets veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games after signing a two-year, $40M contract, will undergo further testing on his ankle.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 4:05 PMMets' Jorge Polanco shut down on rehab assignment after encountering setback with left ankle
Polanco has been dealing with bursitis in his left Achilles tendon since the beginning of the season.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 12:25 PMMets shut down Jorge Polanco’s rehab assignment
Polanco’s season continues to be a disaster.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 6:29 AMMets' Jorge Polanco reportedly re-injured his achilles, says manager Carlos Mendoza
The New York Mets were close to getting their veteran back, but it doesn't look like that will be the case. Jorge Polanco's disastrous first Mets season continues to plummet.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:40 AMMets halt Jorge Polanco's minor league rehab assignment and send him back to New York for tests
Jorge Polanco's minor league rehabilitation assignment was halted Saturday because of ankle soreness and the Mets first baseman will return to New York for further evaluation. Polanco has been sidelined since mid-April with left Achilles bursitis.
- ESPN MLBJun 7, 2026, 3:36 AMMets halt Polanco rehab for more testing on ankle
Mets veteran infielder Jorge Polanco, who has appeared in just two games after signing a two-year, $40M contract, will undergo further testing on his ankle.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 1:26 AMMets' Jorge Polanco's rehab assignment shut down after experiencing ankle soreness
Jorge Polanco was not in the lineup for Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday as his rehab assignment has been reportedly shut down by the Mets.
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