Jorge Polanco returns from a long injury-list stint and rejoins the Mets for the first time in several weeks, with the team continuing to struggle. According to reports, Polanco comes back to a Mets roster that has had difficulty performing during the season, and his return comes amid ongoing concerns about the club’s overall direction and results. One outlet frames Polanco’s comeback as arriving at a difficult time for New York, suggesting that the Mets’ on-field problems persist despite his availability. The reports indicate Polanco’s activation and return occur on Tuesday night, when he joins the team after his IL absence. While the coverage focuses largely on the context of the Mets’ season rather than specific game details, both sources agree on the core points: Polanco is returning from the IL and he finds the Mets in a troubled state as he returns to action.