A.J. Pollock suffers right elbow fracture against Royals, will require surgery

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder A.J. Pollock exited the D-backs exhibition game Friday against the Kansas City Royals after fracturing his right elbow.

Chip Hale says A.J. Pollock suffered a fractured right elbow and will require surgery.

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 2, 2016

Well, that's not good. #Dbacks A.J. Pollock seemed to injure his elbow again sliding headfirst into home here in the 3rd inning.

— Steve Gilbert (@SteveGilbertMLB) April 2, 2016

AJ Pollock grabbed his right elbow after diving head first into home plate. Looked like he reinjured it pushing off the ground after scoring

— Mike Ferrin (@Mike_Ferrin) April 2, 2016

Earlier this week Pollock said he was “ready to go” for Opening Day after missing most of the D-backs’ spring training games because of a right elbow injury.

A.J. Pollock left tonight’s game with a right elbow injury. He is undergoing further testing and we hope to have an update after the game.

— Arizona Diamondbacks (@Dbacks) April 2, 2016

Pollock was bothered by soreness in his right elbow for most of March.

The 28-year-old is coming off a breakout 2015 season. He finished the season hitting .315 with 20 home runs and 76 RBI. That earned him his first All-Star appearance and Gold Glove.

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