Centerfielder A.J. Pollock and first baseman Paul Goldschmidt returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks in time for the final week of spring training. Given this short period, both told Venom Strikes they are anxious to rejoin their teammates and resume the business of preparing for the season.
In Pollock’s case, the native of Marlborough, Conn. is back from a groin injury. While the malady did not appear that serious, the medical and training staff took precaution with Pollock and his medical history.
During the next-to-last preseason game last year, Pollock fractured his right elbow when he slid across home plate in a game against the Kansas City Royals.