Polanco started at shortstop and hit second in the batting order, going 1-for-4, in Thursday's loss to Kansas City. He's hitting .348 (23-for-66) in August.
Polanco has started the last three games at shortstop and has been in the starting lineup the last 13 games. It looks like he's taking over the everyday shortstop job as the Twins evaluate him for 2017.