PT TODAY: After long wait, Pollock back for ARI

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Diamondbacks | A.J. Pollock will be activated Friday
Arizona Diamondbacks OF A.J. Pollock (wrist) is slated to be activated from the DL and return to the lineup on Friday, Aug. 26, according to manager Chip Hale.  Source: The Associated Press
 
BHQ take: Confirming an earlier item, Pollock is expected to make his 2016 debut in the Diamondbacks’ 129th game of the season when he takes the outfield against the Reds. Hale asserts that the team would not be activating Pollock unless completely healthy—which his bat certainly was (1.286 OPS) in 40 rehab AB at three organizational levels. The plan, at least...

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