Hernández, Pollock both homer twice as Mariners rout Angels
Teoscar Hernández and AJ Pollock each hit two homers, combining to drive in nine runs as the Seattle Mariners beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-2APRIL 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AJ POLLOCK #16 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS
5 HR •
15 RBI •
.165 AVG
5 HR
15 RBI
.165 AVG
Making first appearance of season Pollock is hitting eighth and playing left field Sunday against the Guardians.
Impact It's the first playing time of the season for Pollock, who somewhat surprisingly sat for the first three games against the Guardians to open the 2023 season. The outfielder is expected to be a regular against left-handers and could hit in the middle of the order for those occasions, but the M's will give him a shot against right-hander Cal Quantrill for Sunday's contest. Tommy La Stella heads to the bench in his place.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains on bench Pollock remains stuck on the bench for Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Pollock appeared set to play at least fairly regularly this season after signing a one-year, $7 million deal in early January. Through three games, it doesn't look like that's the case. Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez and Teoscar Hernandez have started from left to right across the outfield for three straight games, while the designated hitter starts have gone to Tommy La Stela twice and Cooper Hummel once. Pollock might have to wait until the Mariners face a lefty to get his first opportunity.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out of lineup again Friday Pollock is out of the Mariners' starting lineup again Friday against the Guardians.
Impact Pollock did not appear in Thursday's season opener and is on the bench again Friday, with Jarred Kelenic, Julio Rodriguez and Teoscar Hernandez covering the outfield. Cooper Hummel is at DH and hitting eighth. Pollock still has fantasy-relevant skills at age 35, but he'll need to actually play to make them count.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping with bat in spring Pollock is hitting .143 (4-for-28) with a double, one walk and one run across 10 Cactus League games.
Impact Pollock has struck out eight times as well, making for an inauspicious start to his Mariners tenure. The veteran outfielder mustered an underwhelming .245/.292/.389 slash line across 138 games during his lone White Sox campaign in 2022, but he demonstrated he still had plenty of pop in his bat by rapping out 41 extra-base hits across 527 plate appearances. Pollock is in line to see regular playing time between designated hitter duties and a rotational role in the outfield.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits lineup Sunday Pollock was removed from Sunday's Cactus League lineup against the Rangers.
Impact There's been no announcement of an injury to this point, so Pollock's removal from the starting nine may have nothing to do with his health. Barring an update from the team, the veteran outfielder should be expected to return to game action within a day or two.
MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AJ Pollock on joining the Mariners: 'I couldn't ask for a better situation' Pollock opted out of the final year of his contract with the White Sox, looking for a better fit. He believes he found it in Seattle.
MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Reynaldo López preparing to be a late-inning force in the Chicago White Sox bullpen Reynaldo López was set to square off against former Chicago White Sox teammate AJ Pollock in the third inning Monday. López took a peek at t...
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
AJ Pollock, Seattle Mariners finalize $7M, 1-year contract
Outfielder AJ Pollock and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $7 million, one-year contract, setting up a potential platoon situation in left field for the upcoming seasonJANUARY 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Mariners' roster gains clarity after reportedly signing outfielder AJ Pollock Pollock gives the Mariners another weapon against left-handed pitching and another option for the DH spot.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mariners add Pollock to outfield mix (source) The Mariners made a move to bolster their lineup Saturday by coming to a one-year, $7 million contract agreement with free-agent outfielder...
JANUARY 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
One-year deal with Seattle Pollock signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Mariners on Saturday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.
Impact Pollock was below the league average as a hitter (92 wRC+) in 2022 for the first time since 2016. Even in a down year, he still crushed southpaws to the tune of a .286/.316/.619 slash line in 133 plate appearances. Pollock played double-digit games at each outfield spot last season, so his defensive versatility also appealed to Seattle. As things stand, Pollock should get close to everyday work to start his age-35 season, but he could transition to the short side of a platoon if he struggles again against righties.
JANUARY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Why Blue Jays Should Pursue AJ Pollock Free-agent outfielder AJ Pollock is a good fit for the 2023 Blue Jays.
DECEMBER 28, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
AJ Pollock declines his player option with Chicago White Sox. 'Not shocking if you look at the free-agent market,' says GM Rick Hahn. The Chicago White Sox will be searching for outfield depth after AJ Pollock declined a player option and became a free agent Tuesday. “Not s...
NOVEMBER 12, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM
Pollock declines $13M option with White Sox, goes free Outfielder AJ Pollock declined his $13 million player option with the Chicago White Sox and was among 10 players who became free agents, rai...
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Pollock declines $13M option with White Sox, goes free
Outfielder AJ Pollock declined his $13 million player option with the Chicago White Sox and was among 10 players who became free agents, raising the total to 161NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AJ Pollock declines his player option with the Chicago White Sox for 2023, making the veteran outfielder a free agent Outfielder AJ Pollock declined a player option for 2023 with the Chicago White Sox and became a free agent Tuesday.
NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
James Fegan: AJ Pollock turned down his $13 million player... - The Athletic AJ Pollock turned down his $13 million player option for 2023 with the White Sox and took his $5 million buyout to be a free agent. Rick Hah...
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Enters free agency Pollock declined his $13 million player option for 2023 and received a $5 million buyout to become a free agent Tuesday, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.
Impact Known as a solid offensive threat throughout his time in Arizona and Los Angeles, Pollock posted a career-worst .681 OPS upon joining the White Sox in 2022. Despite this, the 34-year-old outfielder was still able to crush left-handed pitching to the tune of a .935 OPS and 11 home runs in 133 plate appearances against southpaws. His dominance against lefties could prove to be valuable for teams in search of a rotational piece in the outfield.
NOVEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Takes seat Wednesday Pollock isn't starting Wednesday against the Twins, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Impact Pollock started the last four games and went 3-for-13 with a double, three runs, a stolen base, a walk and three strikeouts. He'll get a breather for Wednesday's season finale while Adam Engel starts in center field and bats eighth.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Twins take 4-game losing streak into matchup against the White Sox
The Minnesota Twins head into the matchup against the Chicago White Sox after losing four games in a rowOCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins play the White Sox looking to break road losing streak
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Scores twice, swipes bag Pollock went 2-for-3 with two runs scored and a steal in Monday's win over the Twins.
Impact The 34-year-old showed he still has some speed as he came across to score twice and recorded his third stolen base of the season. He singled and scored on a home run in his first at-bat and later singled, stole second and scored on a base hit. Pollock has been hitting well to close the season, batting .300 (15-for-50) with four home runs over his last 14 games. He is slashing .247/.294/.392 through 137 games this season.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Padres take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the White Sox
The San Diego Padres will try to break a three-game skid when they take on the Chicago White SoxOCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
