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Exclusive Sources: M’s Polanco undergoes knee surgery Jeff Passan, ESPN Oct 10, 2024, 05:06 PM ET Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco underwent surgery to repair the patellar tendon in his left knee and expects to be ready for the beginning of spring training, sources told ESPN. Polanco, 31, a switch-hitter acquired last winter by the Mariners, struggled with knee pain in recent years. While it grew more problematic through the 2024 season, Polanco tried to play through it and saw his offensive output crater, sources said. It affected Polanco particularly from the left side of the plate, where he hit .198/.301/.345 in 2024 — an OPS more than 150 points below his career average entering the season. In 118 games, Polanco hit .213/.296/.355 with 16 home runs and 45 RBIs for the Mariners, who finished a game back of a postseason berth. An 11-year veteran, Polanco established himself as a well-above-average hitter during his first 10 seasons with the Minnesota Twins. Over 950 career games, he has batted .263/.330/.435 with 128 home runs and 492 RBIs while playing second and third base. The surgery performed Thursday by Dr. Dan Cooper, the Dallas Cowboys’ orthopedist who specializes in knee procedures, should also help Polanco’s lateral movement on defense. Where Polanco will play in 2025 is unknown. The Mariners hold a $12 million club option with a $750,000 buyout and must decide whether to pick it up in early November. Seattle is expected to carry a payroll similar to that of 2024, when it spent around $150 million. Multiple Mariners are in line for large raises in arbitration, with catcher Cal Raleigh and right-hander George Kirby first-time eligible, right-hander Logan Gilbert entering his second arbitration year and left fielder Randy Arozarena his third.

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West Virginia Signs 6-foot-8 Forward Haris Elezovic

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West Virginia Signs 6-foot-8 Forward Haris Elezovic

West Virginia basketball has added 6-foot-8 forward Haris Elezovic to the team, the program announced on Thursday afternoon. Elezovic most recently played for the University of Laval in Quebec, Canada.

“We are excited to welcome Haris to our basketball program,” WVU HC Darian DeVries said. “Haris will bring great versatility and another veteran presence to our front court. We are looking forward to integrating Haris to our team and West Virginia University.”

While at Laval, Elezovic played in 24 games over his one season. The Sherbrooke, Quebec native averaged 12.2 points and 10.3 rebounds in 29.4 minutes. Elezovic recorded eight double-doubles this past year. Prior to Laval, Elezovic played at McGill University and Vanier College.

Elezovic will be entering his senior year with the Mountaineers.

During the spring, West Virginia’s staff dove right into the transfer portal, landing Tucker DeVries (G – Drake), Sencire Harris (G – Illinois), Amani Hansberry (F – Illinois), Toby Okani (F – UIC), Eduardo Andre (C – Fresno State), Javon Small (G – Oklahoma State), Joseph Yesufu (G – Washington State) and Jayden Stone (G – Detroit Mercy). Scholarship freshmen Jonathan Powell (G) and KJ Tenner (G) committed to Darian DeVries’ staff out of high school. WVU’s staff also brought in Jake Auer (G) and Dylan Jay (G) this offseason.

WVU F Ofri Naveh is the only returning player from last season’s team.

West Virginia also secured a commitment from 2024 center Abraham Oyeadier on Thursday. Oyeadier is a 6-foot-9 recruit from California.

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