On Thursday, Mets DH/1B Jorge Polanco spoke to the media from the Binghamton Rumble Ponies dugout.
The switch-hitter is working his way back from Achilles bursitis and a wrist issue, and is currently playing with the Mets’ Double-A affiliate.
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When asked about his current condition, Polanco smiled and responded that he is “feeling way better.”
The Rumble Ponies began a four-game home stand against the Portland Sea Dogs tonight, but Polanco has the night off. However, he emphasized that he is ready to play tomorrow night.
“There is no rush, I want to get back when I feel good,” Polanco stressed. “The main thing is to get better and to get healthy so I can help the team.”
Polanco also revealed a potential timeline for his return to the Mets lineup, declaring that it should only be “two or three more games and I should be ready to go up [to the majors].”
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He also reflected on New York’s poor start to the season in his absence while also expressing hope for a future turnaround.
“It hasn’t gone the way we want; we want to win,” Polanco said. “But I know that things are going to get better.”
Polanco was asked about the impact that rookie outfielders Carson Benge and A.J. Ewing have made since entering the fray in Queens. He gave the greenhorns his vote of confidence, affirming that “it’s great to have those kids… It’s a plus for us, the energy they bring.”
