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Placido Polanco | Third Baseman

Team:	Miami Marlins
Age / DOB:	(37) / 10/10/1975
Ht / Wt:	5'10' / 189
Bats / Throws:	Right / Right
College:	Miami-Dade CC
Contract:	view contract details [x] 2013: $2.75 million, 2014: Free Agent
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Placido Polanco went 3-for-4 with two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's win over the Cardinals.

It was his first start since last Monday, as he had been battling lower back stiffness. Polanco is still batting just .237/.297/.270 for the season, but if he can manage to stay healthy, a contender might view him as a decent bench option next month. Jun 16 - 4:35 PM

Polanco gets three hits in return to lineup
Jun 16 - 4:35 PM
Placido Polanco plays in Saturday's game
Jun 16 - 8:21 AM
Polanco (back) not in Tuesday's lineup
Jun 11 - 2:54 PM
Placido Polanco leaves with stiff back
Jun 10 - 9:11 PM

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Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco appeared in Saturday's game against the Cardinals after a double-switch.

Polanco entered the game in the eighth inning and reached on a hit by pitch in his lone plate appearance. The infielder hadn't played since Monday due to lower back stiffness, but it appears that he'll be fine.

Jun 16 - 8:21 AM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco (back) is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Brewers.

Polanco is sitting after he left Monday's game with lower back stiffness. Consider him day-to-day. Ed Lucas is filling in at third base Tuesday.

Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter

Jun 11 - 2:54 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco left Monday's game in the sixth inning with lower back stiffness.

Polanco was injured when he went over the dugout rail after a foul ball earlier in the game. He can probably safely be considered day-to-day.

Source: Joe Capozzi on Twitter

Jun 10 - 9:11 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco went 1-for-8 with a run scored in his return to the lineup Saturday.

Polanco made his lone hit count, as he had a one-out single in the 20th inning before scoring the winning run in the marathon victory over the Mets. He had been out the last few games due to the flu.

Jun 9 - 8:22 AM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco (illness) was scratched from Wednesday's lineup against the Phillies.

Polanco has now missed three straight games due to flu-like symptoms. He remains on track to return later this week.

Source: Marlins.mlb.com

Jun 5 - 2:37 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco was scratched from Monday's lineup due to illness.

He's expected to return Tuesday. Ed Lucas is filling in at third base.

Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter

Jun 3 - 5:30 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco went 0-for-4 as the Marlins' No. 3 hitter in Wednesday's loss.

Polanco has appeared in 13 games as a No. 3 hitter this season and has one extra-base hit and one RBI in 46 at-bats. Overall, he's batting .248/.311/.281 with eight runs scored and six RBI in 121 at-bats. The Marlins may not have much choice to stick with him for now, but hopefully they'll come up with a better third base option in time.

May 8 - 6:14 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco had an RBI double in Saturday's extra-inning loss to the Reds.

Polanco has hit third and fourth for the Marlins this season, but he was back in the No. 2 spot on Saturday. That's where he belongs. The 37-year-old is hitting .292 (19-for-65) with four doubles and six RBI through 17 games this season. He's unlikely to hold up over the long-term and doesn't provide much pop from third base, but he's relevant in NL-only and deeper mixed fantasy leagues for now.

Apr 20 - 6:22 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco went 2-for-4 and plated the Marlins' lone run in Friday night's loss to the Phillies.

While it's nearly indefensible that Polanco is serving as the cleanup hitter on a Major League team, he's actually been one of the Marlins' best hitters to this point, hitting .351/.351/.406. He won't contribute much in terms of power or speed, but as long as he's hitting in the middle of the lineup, he certainly has use in NL-only and deeper mixed leagues.

Apr 12 - 11:29 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco went 3-for-5 with a two-run single and a run scored in Friday's 7-5 win over the Mets.

That's right, it was an offensive barrage for the Marlins, who now have their first win of the 2013 season. Mike Redmond used Polanco out of the cleanup spot for the first two games of the season, but he has been the No. 2 hitter in the last two games. That's where he belongs, though the Marlins don't have any good options right now. Greg Dobbs was the cleanup hitter on Friday night, though to be fair, he did hit a solo homer.

Apr 5 - 10:48 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco will bat cleanup for the Marlins on Opening Day.

It's pretty laughable, but, sadly, they don't really have any better options. In 1,606 career starts, Polanco has never before hit cleanup. Ladies and gentlemen, your 2013 Miami Marlins!

Source: Joe Frisaro on Twitter

Mar 31 - 11:18 AM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco homered twice and drove in five runs as the Marlins beat their Triple-A New Orleans affiliate 7-0 on Saturday.

Polanco hasn't homered twice in a major league game since 2008. We'd be surprised if it happens again this year. Not counting today's exhibition, Polanco hit .300/.317/.375 for the spring. He could alternate between hitting second and fourth in the early going. He was in the two hole today.

Mar 30 - 4:35 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Batting cleanup for the Marlins, Placido Polanco had a double in three at-bats Monday against the Tigers.

Marlins manager Mike Redmond is thinking about using Polanco behind Giancarlo Stanton in the order, figuring that he'd at least make some contact following those occasions on which Stanton gets pitched around. Ideally, Logan Morrison would settle into the spot once he returns from knee surgery.

Mar 25 - 4:37 PM

Placido Polanco - 3B - Marlins

Placido Polanco (oblique) returned to the Marlins' lineup Saturday.

Polanco has been dealing with an oblique strain for most of spring training, but the injury appears to be behind him at this point. He shouldn't have any trouble getting ready in time for Opening Day.

Source: Palm Beach Post

Mar 16 - 12:05 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
Pos	Role	Name
C	1	Rob Brantly
	2	Jeff Mathis
	3	Miguel Olivo Sidelined Marlins placed C Miguel Olivo on the restricted list. Olivo hasn't started since May 12 and is batting just .203/.250/.392 in 33 games this season. The Miami Herald reports that Olivo walked out on the Marlins after the team refused to grant his request for release. Jordan Brown has been called up from Triple-A New Orleans to take his roster spot. Jun 15
1B	1	Logan Morrison
	2	Casey Kotchman D.L. Marlins placed 1B Casey Kotchman on the 15-day disabled list with a left oblique strain. Kotchman was due for a large dip in playing time anyway with starting first baseman Logan Morrison now back from the 60-day disabled list. Kotchman suffered the injury on Saturday and will probably be out three weeks. Jun 10
	3	Jordan Brown
2B	1	Derek Dietrich
	2	Chris Valaika D.L. Chris Valaika underwent successful surgery on Friday, having two pins inserted into his wrist. Valaika is expected to require 4-6 weeks of healing time before he's able to return to the Marlins. He had been virtually ineffective in his 22 games before the injury, hitting .219/.261/.344 with one homer and nine RBI. May 10
SS	1	Adeiny Hechavarria
3B	1	Placido Polanco
	2	Greg Dobbs
	3	Ed Lucas
LF	1	Juan Pierre
	2	Austin Kearns D.L. Marlins transferred OF Austin Kearns to the restricted list. Kearns was already on the bereavement list, so it's just a procedural move to give him more time. Kyle Skipworth has taken Kearns' spot on the roster. May 12
	3	Matt Diaz D.L. Marlins placed OF Matt Diaz on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to May 19, with a left knee contusion. Diaz should be ready to return to the active roster as soon as he's eligible. The 35-year-old is batting just .167/.211/.222 in 10 games this season with the Marlins. May 20
CF	1	Chris Coghlan D.L. Chris Coghlan has been instructed to continue resting his ailing back after visiting with a specialist on Sunday. It's good news, as there had been a possibility that he could require surgery. However, there remains no timetable for Coghlan's return. Jun 17
	2	Justin Ruggiano
RF	1	Giancarlo Stanton
	2	Marcell Ozuna
	3	Alfredo Silverio D.L. Marlins placed OF Alfredo Silverio on the 60-day disabled list with a sprained right elbow. It's not clear how long the Rule 5 pick will be out. Silverio missed the entire 2012 season after injuring his neck and back in an auto accident. Mar 31
Starting Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
S	1	Ricky Nolasco
	2	Jose Fernandez
	3	Nathan Eovaldi
	4	Henderson Alvarez D.L. Henderson Alvarez (shoulder) is expected to need two more rehab starts before being activated from the disabled list. Alvarez is making his second rehab start on Tuesday after tossing five scoreless innings his first time out. He should be added to the Marlins' rotation before the end of the month. Jun 17
	5	Jacob Turner
	6	Tom Koehler
	7	Alex Sanabia D.L. Marlins placed RHP Alex Sanabia on the 15-day disabled list with weakness in his right groin. Sanabia felt discomfort in his groin during Sunday's loss to the White Sox and had to be lifted after four innings. The exact severity of the groin issue is unclear at the moment. Nathan Eovaldi will take Sanabia's spot in the Marlins' starting rotation later this week. May 27
Relief Pitcher
Pos	Role	Name
R	1	Steve Cishek
	2	Mike Dunn
	3	Ryan Webb
	4	Chad Qualls
	5	A.J. Ramos
	6	Dan Jennings
	7	Kevin Slowey
	8	Jose Ceda D.L. Marlins placed RHP Jose Ceda on the 60-day disabled list with a right elbow injury. The hard-throwing right-hander is working his way back from Tommy John surgery. He should be ready for game action when his 60 days are up. Mar 31

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