Twins' Jorge Polanco: Sitting out Wednesday

Polanco isn't included in the Twins' lineup for Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Despite reaching base three times in the season opener, Polanco will be left on the bench in favor of Eduardo Escobar on Wednesday. Polanco is still viewed as the Twins' primary option at shortstop, and could close off Escobar's path to regular at-bats if he's able to continue his hot start to the season when he eventually returns to the lineup.