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Arizona Diamondbacks-Mitch Haniger Optioned to Triple-A Reno

A.J. Pollock is ready to make his long awaited return tonight at Chase Field

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On Thursday night, the Arizona Diamondbacks optioned outfielder Mitch Haniger to Triple-A Reno and made room on the 25-man roster for A.J. Pollock.

The 28-year-old center fielder makes his 2016 season debut Friday night. That’s when the Diamondbacks entertain the Cincinnati Reds in game one of a weekend series at Chase Field. His position in the lineup has not been announced.