Jorge Polanco Isn't Starting On Thursday
3 years agoMinnesota Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco isn't in the starting lineup on Thursday. The Twins will be taking on the Boston Red Sox and left-handed starter Chris Sale but will do so with arguably their best hitter on the bench. Polanco is hitting .274 with a .335 on-base percentage, 24 home runs, and 10 stolen bases in 505 plate appearances this season. Luis Arraez is stepping in at second base and batting fifth against Boston. The 24-year-old could be a quality streaming option on Thursday. In 357 plate appearances this season, Arraez is hitting .310 with a .378 on-base percentage, two home runs, and two stolen bases.
Source: Minnesota Twins
Source: Minnesota Twins