Mets Place Jorge Polanco on 10-Day IL, Recall Hayden Senger

The Mets have made a roster move to address injuries to their infielder.

Apr. 18, 2026 at 3:23pm

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The New York Mets have placed infielder Jorge Polanco on the 10-day Injured List due to a right wrist contusion. Prior to the move, Polanco had also been dealing with left Achilles bursitis. To replace Polanco on the active roster, the Mets have recalled catcher Hayden Senger from their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse.

Why it matters

Polanco has struggled at the plate so far this season, batting just .179 with one home run in 14 games. The Mets are hoping the IL stint will allow him to recover and return to form. Senger has been tearing it up in the minors and will look to provide a spark for the Mets' offense.

The details

The Mets placed Polanco on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 15 due to the right wrist contusion. Prior to the move, Polanco had also been dealing with left Achilles bursitis, though that injury was not severe enough to warrant an IL stint. In a corresponding move, the Mets recalled catcher Hayden Senger from their Triple-A affiliate in Syracuse. Senger has been impressive in the minors so far this season, batting .357 with 5 home runs in 12 games.

  • Polanco was placed on the 10-day IL retroactive to April 15.
  • Senger was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to replace Polanco on the active roster.

The players

Jorge Polanco

A switch-hitting infielder for the New York Mets who has been dealing with a right wrist contusion and left Achilles bursitis.

Hayden Senger

A catcher in the Mets' minor league system who has been recalled from Triple-A Syracuse to join the major league roster.

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What’s next

The Mets will hope that the 10-day IL stint allows Polanco to recover from his injuries and return to the lineup in the coming weeks.

The takeaway

This move highlights the Mets' depth, as they are able to call up a hot-hitting prospect like Senger to fill in while Polanco recovers. The team will be looking for Senger to provide a spark offensively during his time on the major league roster.