For second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco undergoes ankle surgery | INFORUM 0 Camp came with a position switch for Polanco, too, which won't hinder his goal to put those injury problems in the past. Jorge Polanco to miss time with left adductor injury. It was the second consecutive offseason where he needed surgery on the same ankle. https://www.mlb.com/news/jorge-polanco-shows-off-healthy-ankle-in-spring He did pinch hit in the eighth inning, and struck out as the potential tying run. Polanco starts spring training strong after position switch with Twins. FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Jorge Polanco arrived for Twins spring training last February, the 27-year-old shortstop said his surgically-repaired right ankle felt good. Though Polanco played through the pain this season, his nagging ankle injury appeared to have affected his performance. Jorge Polanco. Polanco played with a bone spur and a small bone chip on his right ankle which required surgery after the season. 20D ago •. Polanco (thigh) will start at second base and bat cleanup in Sunday's spring game against the Orioles. Jorge Polanco did not start after undergoing emergency dental surgery on Thursday. FILE - In this Oct. 4, 2019, file photo, Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco (11) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning of Game 1 of an American League Division Series baseball game in New York. While he missed just five games, the injury is thought to have limited his … Twins' Jorge Polanco: Rejoins lineup Sunday. The Twins expect shortstop Jorge Polanco to be fine after he experienced left adductor tightness on a diving play and exited after four innings during the club’s 4-2 loss to the Pirates on Tuesday at Hammond Stadium. — When Jorge Polanco arrived for Twins spring-training camp last February, the 27-year-old shortstop said his surgically-repaired right ankle felt good. FORT MYERS, Fla. — When Jorge Polanco arrived for Twins spring-training camp last February, the 27-year-old shortstop said his surgically-repaired right ankle felt good. Polanco is rehabilitating from arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle. MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training with the Minnesota Twins. AP Mar 1, 2021 at 9:04p ET.