AJ POLLOCK NEWS

Fabian Ardaya: AJ Pollock is officially on the injured list... - The Athletic AJ Pollock is officially on the injured list. “Felt much better today,” Roberts said. Still out a couple weeks, but expects him to be back t...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Lands on 10-day IL Pollock was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain Sunday.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers' loss of AJ Pollock will require more of an offense that already needs to get going AJ Pollock suffered a strained hamstring and is expected to miss two to three weeks, a big blow for the Dodgers' offense.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Slated to miss several weeks Pollock was diagnosed with a Grade 2 hamstring strain following Saturday's game against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: Dave Roberts said AJ Pollock has a Grade 2... - The Athletic Dave Roberts said AJ Pollock has a Grade 2 strain on his right hamstring. Looking at 2-3 weeks, minimum, based off what they know right now.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West

Trea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio Urías won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL Wes...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dealing with hamstring injury Pollock was removed from Saturday's game against the Giants due to a right hamstring strain, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: Dodgers say AJ Pollock exited with a right... - The Athletic Dodgers say AJ Pollock exited with a right hamstring strain.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Exits with injury 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Pollock isn't starting Friday against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes ninth bag Pollock went 0-for-3 with a run and a stolen base in Monday's win over Atlanta.

Impact 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.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers clutch homer in extras Pollock went 1-for-7 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 5-3 extra-innings win over the Padres.

Impact 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, slashing .303/.355/.521 with 16 homers, 55 RBI, 43 runs scored, eight steals and 23:71 BB:K over 358 plate appearances.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16

AJ Pollock led off the 16th inning with a two-run homer and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling San Diego Padres 5-3 in by far the longest major league game since...

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Comes up big with glove, bat Pollock went 1-for-4 with two RBI in Wednesday's 5-2 win over the Padres.

Impact The veteran outfielder's first major contribution of the night came with his glove, as he reached over the outfield wall to rob Manny Machado of a two-run homer in the fourth inning. He came through in the clutch at the plate in the seventh, knocking a single to plate a pair of runs. Pollock has enjoyed a superb August, slashing .353/.397/.529 with two homers, 15 RBI and three stolen bases.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Pollock (back) is batting cleanup and playing left field Saturday against the Mets, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact Back spasms made Pollock a late scratch before Friday's game, but apparently he's good to go Saturday. He enters an enticing matchup versus lefty Rich Hill, whom he's tagged for three home runs in 18 career at-bats.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from Friday's lineup Pollock was scratched from Friday's lineup against the Mets due to back spasms.

Impact It's not yet clear whether Pollock will be available off the bench Friday. Chris Taylor will shift to left field while Billy McKinney enters the lineup in right.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fabian Ardaya: AJ Pollock was scratched with back spasms... - The Athletic AJ Pollock was scratched with back spasms. Billy McKinney gets the start now: T. Turner 4, Muncy 3, J. Turner 5, Seager 6, Taylor 7, Belling...

AUGUST 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tallies three hits Wednesday Pollock went 3-for-5 with a solo home run and two additional runs in Wednesday's 9-0 rout over Pittsburgh.

Impact The veteran outfielder hit one of four Dodgers homers in the contest, going deep to center field in the second inning. Pollock recently endured a three-game hitless stretch at the plate, but he has gone 5-for-8 with four runs and three RBI over his past two games. Through 14 contests in August, he is slashing .375/.407/.571 with two homers, 12 RBI and three stolen bases.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates to face Dodgers on the road

The Pirates will start JT Brubaker on Wednesday while the Dodgers have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Resting Sunday Pollock is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Mets, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Pollock appears to be receiving a routine maintenance day after he started in each of the Dodgers' last six games while going 8-for-26 (.308 average) with two doubles, three stolen bases, five RBI and a run. The Dodgers will roll out an outfield of Chris Taylor, Cody Bellinger and Billy McKinney from left to right in the series finale while Pollock sits.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes bag Thursday Pollock went 1-for-3 with a walk and a stolen base in a loss to the Phillies on Thursday.

Impact The veteran outfielder notched one of only three hits for the Dodgers in the contest, and he swiped second base following a fourth-inning single. Pollock has been one of the hottest hitters in baseball for over a month, slashing .434/.474/.717 with six homers, 18 RBI and six stolen bases over 28 games since July 7. The scorching stretch has lifted his average nearly 70 points to .314.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits in Wednesday's win Pollock went 3-for-5 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 8-2 win over the Phillies.

Impact The 33-year-old remains locked in at the plate. Pollock has hit safely in 21 of 22 starts since the All-Star break with 10 multi-hit performances, slashing a blistering .409/.436/.580 over that stretch with two homers, five steals, 10 runs and 14 RBI.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in two, swipes bag in win Pollock went 3-for-5 with a double, two RBI, a run scored and a stolen base in Sunday's 8-2 win over the Angels.

Impact After sitting Saturday, Pollock had a big offensive day with three hits. He stole third base on a double-steal in the first inning after doubling off Reid Detmers. The arrival of Trea Turner will likely cut into his playing time; however, he is batting .468 over his last 12 games. The 33-year-old is slashing .309/.361/.536 with 14 home runs, 44 RBI, 38 runs and six steals in 301 plate appearances.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Saturday Pollock is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Angels, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.

Impact The arrival of Trea Turner and continued excellence of Chris Taylor will certainly reduce Pollock's playing time to some extent, as Taylor is playing left field Saturday in Turner's first Dodgers start. That being said, Pollock is hitting .463 with six extra-base hits in his last 10 games and will play most days until he cools off.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still red hot at plate Pollock went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's victory versus the Astros.

Impact Pollock knocked one of the three Dodger home runs in the contest, with his two-run third-inning shot plating the final runs of the game for Los Angeles. The veteran outfielder's extensive hot streak at the plate has seen him slash .440/.478/.774 with six homers, 10 doubles and 13 RBI over 22 games dating back to July 7.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE