Diamondbacks' A.J. Pollock: Will bat leadoff in exhibition opener

Pollock (groin) will bat leadoff in the Diamondbacks' exhibition opener Wednesday against Grand Canyon University.

Analysis:

Pollock missed most of last season while recovering from a fractured elbow suffered in spring training, and ended up playing in just 12 games before the DIamondbacks elected to shut him down due to a groin strain. While 2016 was essentially a throw-away year for Pollock, he wasn't limited much during offseason workouts and entered spring training at full health. Though he still carries some durability concerns, the 29-year-old showed in his breakout 2015 season that he's capable of delivering excellent returns in nearly every fantasy category when healthy. If he makes it through the spring unscathed and demonstrates the hitting skills that made him an early-round pick heading into last season, Pollock should see his ADP rise in the weeks to come.