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AL Central Standings

Team W-L L10 STRK
87-75 7-3 L1
78-84 7-3 W2
76-86 4-6 L2
61-101 3-7 L3
56-106 6-4 W1

2023 Batting

STATS AVG
Batting Average
HR
Home Runs
RBI
Runs Batted In
OPS
On-base Plus Slugging
SB
Stolen Bases
Regular Season .255 14 48 .789 4

Top Jorge Polanco News

  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Out of lineup Saturday

    Polanco (ankle) wasn't in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Colorado.

    Polanco was pulled from Friday's matchup due to a sore right ankle, and the Twins are likely acting out of an abundance of caution by holding him out of this one after already locking up the AL Central. He'll continue to be considered day-to-day moving forward.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Still out Sunday

    Polanco (ankle) is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rockies.

    He was pulled from Friday's game with right ankle soreness and will miss a second game in a row with the Twins already locked into the postseason. It's unclear if Polanco will be ready to go for the playoffs on Tuesday.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Removed with sore ankle

    Polanco is considered day-to-day after exiting Friday's game at Colorado due to right ankle soreness, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    Polanco tweaked his ankle on a fourth-inning strikeout, though he was able to gut it out until the bottom of the sixth. Donovan Solano slid over from first base to second base with Alex Kirilloff entering to play first. This is the same ankle Polanco has twice had surgically repaired, but it sounds like he could be available as early as Saturday for the AL Central-champion Twins.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Absent from lineup

    Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest versus the Athletics.

    Polanco will take a seat for the afternoon game after starting the previous three contests. Donovan Solano is at second base and Willi Castro is at third.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Chips in with solo home run

    Polanco went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's win over the Twins.

    Polanco took Carson Fulmer deep in the third and now has a hit in 18 of his last 22 games dating back to Aug. 26. Over that span, he's slashing .295/.376/.568 with six homers, 19 RBI, 17 runs scored and a 12:27 BB:K. He should continue to hit near the top of the order as the Twins gear up for the playoffs.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Rests after clinching playoffs

    Polanco will be on the bench for Saturday's game against the Angels, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    The Twins made a large number of changes after celebrating their playoff-clinching win Friday night. Edouard Julien will start at second base Saturday.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Not in lineup Friday

    Polanco is not in the lineup Friday versus the White Sox.

    Edouard Julien will start at second base as Royce Lewis takes a turn in the DH role and Kyle Farmer covers third base. This is presumably just a day of rest for Polanco, who is sitting on a four-game hitting streak.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Returns from bereavement

    Polanco was activated from the bereavement list Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    Polanco missed three games while tending to personal matters, but he's rejoined the Twins and is back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale against the Rays. The veteran infielder will carry an .802 OPS into play Wednesday.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Goes on bereavement leave

    Minnesota placed Polanco on the bereavement list Sunday.

    Polanco had been slated to serve as the Twins' designated hitter Sunday against the Mets, but he has now been excused from the team for at least the next few days to deal with a private family matter. Gilberto Celestino will get the call from Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding roster move.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Homers in three-hit performance

    Polanco went 3-for-3 with a home run, a walk, two RBI and two additional runs in Monday's 20-6 win over the Guardians.

    Since donning the Golden Sombrero in the Twins' 2-0 win over the Pirates on Aug. 20, Polanco has reached base in each of his last 13 contests, slashing .356/.482/.667 with four home runs, 11 RBI and 10 runs over that stretch. Though the Twins should get some reinforcement to the lineup with Alex Kirilloff (shoulder) and Byron Buxton (knee) due back soon from the injured list, Polanco will continue to play on a near-everyday basis while moving between second base, third base and designated hitter.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Homers, drives in three

    Polanco went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, three RBI and two runs scored in Monday's win against the Guardians.

    Polanco doubled and scored in the second inning before ripping a three-run shot in the fourth. He's knocked four homers while going 18-for-54 (.333) over his last 15 games. On the year, he owns a .785 OPS with 23 extra-base hits through 58 games.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Clubs homer Saturday

    Polanco went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers.

    Polanco had gone seven games without an extra-base hit, batting .273 (6-for-22) with three RBI in that span. The infielder continues to move around between second base, third base and designated hitter as the Twins find at-bats for Edouard Julien. Polanco is hitting a middling .250 with a .766 OPS, nine homers, 30 RBI, 21 runs scored and three stolen bases through 56 contests this year.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Resting Wednesday

    Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

    Polanco will get a breather for the day game after a night game, ending a streak of 13 consecutive starts. With Polanco riding pine for the series finale, Royce Lewis will man third base, and second baseman Edouard Julien will get a day out of the field and serve as the Twins' designated hitter.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Homers, drives in three

    Polanco went 1-for-3 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's loss to the Tigers.

    Polanco gave the Twins a 4-0 lead with his sacrifice fly in the second inning and later added a two-run shot in the bottom of the ninth to bring the Twins back within two runs of Detroit. The veteran infielder has now hit safely in four of his last five games, driving in six runs over that stretch to go along with three walks and three runs scored.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Not starting Sunday

    Polanco is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

    Polanco has started all eight games since being reinstated from the injured list July 28, but he'll hit the bench Sunday after he posted a .172/.294/.310 slash line during that span. Willi Castro will man the hot corner and bat eighth in his place.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: Activated from injured list

    Minnesota activated Polanco (hamstring) from the 10-day injured list Friday.

    Polanco will be back in action with the Twins on Friday night against the Royals after slashing .333/.448/.500 over 29 plate appearances on a seven-game minor-league rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul. The 30-year-old infielder has battled multiple leg injuries this season, but he typically produces solid offensive numbers when his health cooperates. Polanco could find himself returning to a utility role however, with rookie Edouard Julien having thrived as Minnesota's starting second baseman in his absence.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: To return this weekend

    Polanco (hamstring) is slated to be activated from the 10-day injured list in time for the Twins' series in Kansas City this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.

    He will play a seventh and final rehab game with Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday before rejoining the big club Friday. Polanco is making his third start at third base for St. Paul on Wednesday and looks to be in line to see most of his action against right-handers with the Twins at the hot corner, with Edouard Julien remaining at second base.

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  • Twins' Jorge Polanco: To get 3B reps

    Polanco (hamstring) will get reps at third base during his rehab assignment, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

    Rookie Edouard Julien has been the Twins' best hitter lately, so he may remain the go-to option at second base against right-handed pitching even once Polanco is healthy. The 30-year-old infielder could instead play third base against righties and second base against southpaws. Polanco is hitting .200 with four strikeouts and two walks through three rehab games.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 5-11, 208 lbs
Birthplace: San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Age: 30
Experience: 6
Bats/Throws: S, R