Pollock making rehab start at Triple-A

Pollock exits game after dive PHOENIX -- A.J. Pollock is scheduled to play center field for Triple-A Reno on Friday night when it plays in Tacoma, marking his first taste of a professional game since suffering an avulsion fracture in his left thumb on May 14 while diving for a ball in the outfield.

"I'm excited," Pollock said by phone. "Honestly, every step of the way has been a breeze. Everything went real smoothly, and I feel great."

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Pollock said hand specialist Don Sheridan watched him take batting practice before clearing him to play, and that the medical staff has been impressed with the speed of the recovery.

Since the injury happened, Pollock has thrown himself…