Jorge Polanco has undergone offseason arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, which had been causing him ongoing pain and affected both his performance at the plate and his mobility in the field.
The Seattle Mariners confirmed that Dr. Dan Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys’ team orthopedist, performed the surgery to repair Polanco’s patellar tendon in Dallas, as first reported by ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
Polanco, who turns 32 in July, had a challenging first season with the Mariners after being acquired from the Twins in a trade for four players.
He was expected to be a key middle-of-the-order hitter and solidify second base, but he struggled with a .213/.296/.355 slash line in 118 games, hitting 16 home runs and driving in 45 runs.
His left knee became problematic early in the season, affecting his swing, particularly from the left side, and limiting his fielding range. He posted poor defensive metrics, including a -8 run value and -8 range factor, the worst among regular second basemen.
Polanco is expected to recover in time for spring training, though it remains uncertain if he will return with Seattle. The Mariners hold a $12 million club option for next season, but given the team’s financial situation and Polanco’s uncertain recovery, they may choose to decline it, potentially making him a free agent.
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