Big believers in rest and recovery, the Twins have found it challenging to spell Jorge Polanco for extended periods while he dealt with ankle injuries the past two seasons. Replacing the production of the team’s 2019 All-Star and one of its previously most reliable hitters isn’t easy.
Thus far, the Twins are encouraged by the early progress Polanco has made at their Fort Myers, Fla., facility after he underwent ankle surgery in October. The Twins are hopeful that Polanco, who hit an underwhelming .254/.304/.354 with 12 extra-base hits in 226 plate appearances and saw a 183-point drop in OPS from the year before, will recover and be ready for spring training after having a second surgery on his right ankle in 11 months.
But they also intend to be better prepared if he isn’t. With that in mind, as they seek a replacement this offseason for multi-positional everyday player Marwin González, the Twins are likely to prioritize an infielder with a…
