Jorge Polanco To Play More Third Base During Rehab
9 months agoMinnesota Twins infielder Jorge Polanco (hamstring) is expected to get some action at third base during his rehab assignment at Triple-A St. Paul. Manager Rocco Baldelli has indicated that Polanco would see additional time at the hot corner rather than second base amidst his rehab time. With current second baseman Edouard Julien slashing a mighty .318/.399/.565 in 179 plate appearances this year, it makes sense for the Twins to seek ways to preserve the rookie's bat in the lineup. Polanco has been on the mend since June 8 with a left hamstring strain, but he's staring at possible late-July return. It's been a long season for the 30-year-old, who also missed the outset of the campaign bothered by left knee inflammation. Fantasy managers should consider stashing the switch-hitting Polanco if they need help at the keystone or potentially even third base with eligibility seeming to come at some point.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com