Gregory Polanco

Pirates expect Gregory Polanco (groin) to return Tuesday

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Gregory Polanco (groin) is expected to return to the lineup Tuesday against the St. Louis Cardinals.

What It Means:

Polanco will return from his three-game absence on Tuesday to take on Cardinals' right-hander Mike Leake. He'll be available off the bench for Monday's series opener.

Through 39 plate appearances this season, Polanco is slashing .278/.333/.333 with one RBI and four stolen bags.