Jorge Polanco
2B - Seattle Mariners
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Jorge Polanco is hitting third in the Mariners lineup in his spring training debut on Monday.
Fantasy Impact
Polanco is serving as the designated hitter. He could get into a game at third base later this week.
Jorge Polanco is hitting against Gregory Santos in a live batting practice session on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Polanco has yet to be cleared to get into games quite yet. He could have a chance to do so if all goes well on Tuesday. He is set to play third base this season for the Mariners.
Jorge Polanco has not yet been cleared to play in spring training games.
Fantasy Impact
Polanco took ground balls before Sunday's game. It shouldn't be too long till he is cleared.
Jorge Polanco (knee) was spotted taking swings off a pitching machine during Wednesday’s full-squad workout, per Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times. The veteran infielder is coming off October surgery to repair damage to his left patellar tendon but appears to be fully cleared for baseball activities with no reported restrictions in Mariners camp.
Fantasy Impact
Polanco struggled in his first season with Seattle, slashing .213/.296/.355 with a career-worst 29.2% strikeout rate over 118 games while battling hamstring and knee injuries. In an effort to improve his durability, the Mariners plan to transition him from second base to third base this season. While he may not be rushed into early Cactus League games, his positional flexibility could help maintain his fantasy value. If Polanco can rebound offensively, he could be a useful multi-position depth option in deeper leagues.
The Mariners re-signed Jorge Polanco.
Fantasy Impact
The deal is still pending a physical. Polanco had been connected to the Astros, but he wouldn't have been an every day starter with them like he will in Seattle. After playing second base last season, Polanco is expected to take over at third base this year with Seattle. He will be looking to bounce back at the plate after struggling for most of last season and reportedly playing through an injury.
