The New York Mets are planning to give third baseman/infielder Jorge Polanco additional at-bats over the next month after Juan Soto sustains a left calf strain. Multiple reports say the team’s immediate lineup adjustments focus on increasing Polanco’s playing opportunities during Soto’s absence. The move is intended to provide more chances for Polanco to contribute offensively while Soto is sidelined and the Mets manage the impact of the injury on their schedule.
Both outlets frame the plan as a response to Soto’s injury and the expected need for lineup flexibility. With Soto out, Polanco is projected to receive more at-bats than he otherwise would, as the Mets look to maintain production and fill the role Soto would have played. The reports do not specify a precise return date, but they emphasize that the additional playing time is planned for the coming weeks as the organization navigates Soto’s recovery and continues regular-season play.
