Polanco has all the tools to be a regular, everyday major league player. He's been on the main roster before but currently specializes at the shortstop position in the minors. The the general consensus is that his arm strength isn't what it needs to be to play that position in the majors. He's a perfect choice for a second baseman, BUT the Twins have Dozier locked in to a multi-year deal there.
Obviously he can't play third either. Plouffe is there for two more seasons AND there's that arm strength again...
I wouldn't be surprised if he's on the main roster this year, because he's a good hitter, but he is not currently a great fit for the infield even as a utility player. The Twins don't want him languishing in the minors much longer either.
Sometimes I'm glad I don't have to make these types of decisions. Trade or injury is the only way for him to get him the position he needs and you really don't want to see either happen.
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