PT TOMORROW: NL Central—Polanco's struggles continue

Pittsburgh Pirates

Gregory Polanco (OF, PIT) has really been struggling lately, as he's put up an ugly .167/.265/.250 line across his last 83 plate appearances. His 17 stolen bases have helped him to salvage some value for fantasy owners, but he's not getting it done at the plate, and his playing time could soon be at risk. The in-house alternatives are lacking in appeal, so Polanco will probably get a couple more weeks to get back on track. But with a post-season berth well within reach, it wouldn't be at all surprising to see the front office acquire another right field option by the end of the month.

As noted recently in PT TodayGorkys Hernández (OF, PIT) was recently recalled from Triple-A Indianapolis, where he was hitting...

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