AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Tue 9/14/21 9:04 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Pollock (hamstring) is expected to play in simulated games this weekend before reporting to the Dodgers' spring training facility to play in rehab games, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
The 33-year-old has apparently progressed well in his recovery since landing on the injured list Sept. 5 with a strained right hamstring. Pollock could return from the injured list late next week if all goes well during the simulated games and subsequent work at the spring training complex.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Mon 9/13/21 7:29 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
The Dodgers are hopeful Pollock will be cleared to begin a rehab assignment within the next 4-to-5 days, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock is still managing a right hamstring strain suffered at the beginning of the month. He won't travel with the team to Cincinnati and remains without a firm timetable for a return.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Sat 9/11/21 5:26 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock (hamstring) participated in agility drills in the outfield ahead of Saturday's game against the Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock landed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Sept. 5 and doesn't yet have a timetable to return. However, the team will likely have a better idea of the outfielder's status based on how he feels following Saturday's on-field work.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Sun 9/5/21 5:04 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Manager Dave Roberts revealed after Saturday's game that Pollock would be sidelined 2-3 weeks due to a Grade 2 hamstring strain, so his move to the injured list was expected. Chris Taylor will serve as the primary left fielder in his absence, while Billy McKinney may see increased playing time as a depth option.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Sun 9/5/21 1:04 AM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain following Saturday's game against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock was removed from Saturday's game in the top of the first inning, and manager Dave Roberts said after the game that the outfielder is expected to miss at least 2-3 weeks. Chris Taylor is in line to serve as the primary left fielder while Pollock is sidelined, while Billy McKinney should see additional at-bats in a depth role.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Sat 9/4/21 10:20 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock was removed from Saturday's game against the Giants due to a right hamstring strain, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock exited Saturday's matchup after the top of the first inning, and he'll likely be evaluated Sunday to determine the severity of the injury. If he's forced to miss additional time, Chris Taylor would be in line for increased playing time in left field.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Sat 9/4/21 9:31 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock exited Saturday's game against the Giants in the top of the first inning with an apparent injury, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock hurt himself while diving into third base when he was picked off to end the top of the first inning, and he limped off the field afterward. He was replaced defensively in the bottom half of the frame, but the specifics of his injury aren't yet known.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Fri 9/3/21 7:06 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock isn't starting Friday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock started the last four games but went just 1-for-12 with two runs, an RBI, a stolen base and three walks. Chris Taylor will start in left field and bat seventh.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Tue 8/31/21 3:35 PM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock went 0-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in Monday's win over Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock scored after reaching on a fielder's choice in the third inning and swiped second base after being hit by a pitch in the fifth. He has gone 7-for-7 on stolen base attempts since the All-Star break, pushing his total to nine thefts for the campaign. Pollock last reached double-digit steals in 2018, when he tallied 13 thefts for Arizona.
AJ Pollock LF/DH FA Thu 8/26/21 9:04 AM
AJ Pollock
LF/DH FA
Pollock went 1-for-7 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Padres.
EDGE Analysis
Pollock played the hero in what was one of the wildest games of the 2021 MLB season after he delivered a two-run blast in the top of the 16th inning to put the Dodgers up 5-3. The 33-year-old hasn't showcased much power in August, as it was just his third long ball this month, but overall he's been fantastic at the plate this season, slashing .303/.355/.521 with 16 homers, 55 RBI, 43 runs scored, eight steals and 23:71 BB:K over 358 plate appearances.