Twins’ Polanco has ankle surgery for chronic injury

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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. Polanco is rehabilitating from arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle. He’s expected to fully recover in plenty of time for spring training, the team announced Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2019. (Frank Franklin II/AP)

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco is rehabilitating from arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle and is expected to be fully recovered in plenty of time for spring training.

The Twins announced Wednesday that Polanco underwent a debridement procedure Friday in Los Angeles with Dr. Richard Ferkel to address a chronic impingement injury stemming from repetitive stress. Polanco will be able to resume baseball activities in about six weeks, the team said.

Polanco had a breakout season in 2019 for the AL Central division champion Twins, making the All-Star team for the first time and hitting .295 with 22 homers, 107 runs, 79 RBIs, 40 doubles and an .841 on-base-plus-slugging percentage.

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