Pollock (elbow) faced live pitching Friday, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Pollock began hitting off a tee in mid-July, but he has now advanced to the point where he can step into the batter's box and hit baseballs thrown by a pitcher. Pollock still has several steps to go in his recovery from a fractured elbow, but he continues to make good progress, and there remains optimism that he will be able to get on the field before this season comes to a close.