Polanco is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The switch-hitting Polanco still hasn't been cleared to hit from the right side of the plate while he manages a side injury, though he told Adam Jude of The Seattle Times on April 16 that he's felt well enough to hit off a tee. Polanco will continue to hold down a regular spot in the lineup at designated hitter against right-handed pitching, but the Mariners will continue to shield him from lefties like the Angels' Tyler Anderson until he's 100 percent while swinging the bat from the right side. Cal Raleigh will replace Polanco as the Mariners' DH on Wednesday.

Polanco went 2-for-3 with a walk, two home runs and five RBI in Tuesday's 5-3 win over the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old carried the M's offense with his second two-homer performance in the last three games, as he took Jack Kochanowicz deep in the second inning for a three-run blast before teeing off on a Jose Fermin sinker in the seventh. Polanco may be the hottest hitter in baseball right now, going 10-for-20 over his last six games with two doubles, six long balls and 13 RBI, and his 1.242 OPS is the highest in the majors among players with at least 75 plate appearances.

Polanco went 2-for-4 with a walk, two solo home runs and an additional run scored in Saturday's 14-0 win against Miami.

EDGE Analysis

The 31-year-old went deep in the first and fourth innings Saturday and now has four long balls in his past four games. Despite being limited to hitting from the left side and not being able to play the field due to a lingering side injury, Polanco has continued his hot start to the campaign and has a .354/.377/.708 slash line with seven homers, 18 RBI and 10 runs in 70 plate appearances.

Polanco went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Friday's loss to Miami.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco stayed hot Friday, having now homered in two of his last three games and logged a hit in seven of his last eight. On the season, the veteran switch hitter is batting .344 with five long balls, two doubles, 16 RBI and one stolen base over 61 at-bats. Although a side issue is currently preventing him from batting right-handed, Polanco is worth a look for fantasy rosters in need of infield help in shallower leagues while he's swinging such a hot bat.

Polanco is not in the lineup for Thursday's game in Boston.

EDGE Analysis

The switch-hitting Polanco remains limited from the right side of the plate as he manages a side injury, so he'll take a seat as the Red Sox send southpaw Garrett Crochet to the bump. Cal Raleigh is in the designated-hitter spot Thursday, while Mitch Garver starts at catcher.

Polanco is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Red Sox.

EDGE Analysis

While he continues to manage a side injury, Polanco hasn't started at third base since April 4, and the injury is also inhibiting the switch hitter when he bats from the right side. He's logged just six plate appearances against left-handed pitching all season and may continue to be deployed as a strong-side platoon player until the injury subsides. Mitch Garver will fill in for Polanco as the Mariners' designated hitter on Wednesday while the Red Sox send southpaw Sean Newcomb to the hill.

Polanco went 1-for-4 with one walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 8-3 loss to Boston.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco opened the scoring in the first winning, when he took a returning Bryan Bello deep to right-center field for a solo homer. It was Polanco's fourth homer of the year, and he's started the season slashing .339/.356/.589 with one stolen base, six runs scored and 13 RBI in 60 plate appearances.

Polanco (side) said Wednesday that he's been taking right-handed swings off a tee and is "getting closer" to being able to bat righty in a game, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

The switch hitter has been able to hit only left-handed over the last week-plus due to lingering side soreness. While Polanco didn't offer a specific timetable for his return to the lineup versus lefties, it sounds like it's coming soon. The next southpaw the Mariners are scheduled to face is the Blue Jays' Easton Lucas on Sunday.

Polanco is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Reds, Adam Jude of The Seattle Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco started the previous four games at designated hitter but will receive a day off after going 4-for-13 with a homer, two RBI and two runs during that stretch. The 31-year-old isn't expected to play the field for a bit longer due to lingering side soreness, but the injury hasn't dampened his production early in 2025, as he has a 1.007 OPS with three homers through 11 contests.

Polanco went 3-for-4 with a solo home run Friday against Texas.

EDGE Analysis

Polanco took Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom deep on a 384-foot shot down the right-field line in the first inning. The switch-hitting Polanco is expected to remain solely a designated hitter while he manages side soreness, which is also preventing him from hitting right-handed, but the veteran infielder is certainly worth a look in deep fantasy leagues at the moment. Through 31 at-bats so far this year, Polanco is batting a torrid .419 with three long balls, 11 RBI, three runs scored and one stolen base.