Mets shortstop Jorge Polanco faces season‑long Achilles bursitis

Mets shortstop Jorge Polanco is dealing with left Achilles tendon bursitis and a recent right‑wrist injury. Manager Carlos Mendoza said Polanco will likely feel discomfort for the rest of the season and will not be at full strength. The 32‑year‑old has appeared in only 14 games this year, posting a .179/.246/.286 line with three doubles and one home run. Polanco, who signed a two‑year, $40 million contract, will continue treatment while traveling with the team to Washington, but the injury is expected to limit his performance indefinitely.

Mendoza emphasized that the team expects Polanco to manage the condition rather than recover fully this season, noting that an extended absence would be worse for the club.