Didi Gregorius and A.J. Pollock were arguably the most crucial cogs to their respective lineups through the first month of the season, and on Wednesday, they were acknowledged for as much, as the Yankees shortstop and D-backs center fielder were named the American League and National League Players of the Month for April.
It's the first time either Gregorious or Pollock, who were once teammates in Arizona, have been recognized with the honor.
In a loaded Yankees lineup with power abound, the sweet-swinging Gregorious has been the club's most significant offensive catalyst. In April, Gregorious led the AL in homers (10), RBIs (30) and slugging (.