Mets' Polanco: Injured, Ineffective, or Both?

0:00On April 17th, the New York meds just hit rock bottom with their 7 straight loss, falling 2-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night. They're sitting at 7 wins and 11 losses, dead last in the National League East, and their bats are ice cold, scraping together just 10 runs. Over this brutal skid, adding fuel to the fire, star hitter Juan Soto's sideline with a right calf strain, expected out 2-3 weeks, though he kicked off running. Drills today, according to owner Steve Cohen. Then there's newcomer Jorge Palanco, nursing Achilles tendonitis, that's forced him into designated hitter roll instead of first base like day. Planned, fans and analysts are buzzing about Palonco's rough start. He's slashing 179 over 246 over 286 with a 532. OPS, just one homer and two rivies and 14 games. His speeds dip too, from 27.1 feet per second last year to 25.4 now, and it's clear the 32 year old.

1:00Is it right? Last Thursday's MRI show no major damage, just inflammation and basitis, and the Mets insist no injured list trips coming. But as weak productions dragging the offense when they need firepower most, especially with 144 games left plus playoff hopes. Time for the Mets to play it smart. Bench Palanco on the shelf to heal fully. He's got a track record of 25-30 homers and solid value. When healthy, exactly what could turn this season around? MLB news today, powered by AI bringing you what matters on the diamond.