Pollock set to rejoin D-backs this week

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PHOENIX — Barring any setbacks, D-backs outfielder A.J. Pollock will be back in the Majors this week.

Pollock, who is playing rehab games with Triple-A Reno, will reach the limit of 20 days for his rehab assignment on Wednesday. Arizona manager Chip Hale confirmed before Monday night’s game against the Braves that Pollock should be joining the club when the rehab stint ends.

“He just looks free and easy,” said Hale, who has watched tape of Pollock’s rehab games. “I saw him steal a base, saw him run a ball down in the gap. Swinging, he’s been fine the whole time.”

Pollock is hitting .433 (13-for-30) with a pair of homers in 10 rehab games between Reno, Class A Advanced Visalia and the Arizona Rookie League. He went …

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