Jorge Polanco will undergo surgery on his left ankle and is done for the season, Mets manager Andy Green confirmed Wednesday. The team placed Polanco on the 10-day injured list with left ankle bursitis, an injury that has plagued him throughout his first season with New York.
Green told reporters, per Steve Gelbs of SNY, that Polanco "can't get freedom from the pain" and has been playing through significant discomfort. The bursitis had sidelined him for considerable time earlier this season before he returned to action. ESPN reported that Polanco's challenging first year with the Mets likely ended with the move to the IL.
One outlet noted the Mets signed Polanco to a two-year deal, though the full contract details were not provided in the available reporting. The team recalled Eric Wagaman in connection with the move, per MLB Trade Rumors.