2:20pm: The Giants announced that Sandoval has indeed been placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation. Outfielder Alex Dickerson has been reinstated from the IL in a corresponding roster move, although Dickerson is not in today’s lineup.
1:07pm: Giants third baseman Pablo Sandoval says that he expects to be placed on the 10-day injured list, as John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle was among those to cover (Twitter links). Sandoval is dealing with bone chips in his right elbow.
It seems that Sandoval has already attempted a cortisone shot, without sufficient effect. The malady has limited him when throwing and hitting from the right side of the plate.
It’s not clear at this point how much time the Panda might miss. He indicated that he’s hopeful of making it back to the active roster, even if he’s limited to hitting from the left side of the plate, though it seems a timeline won’t become clear until he has had some time to rest.
Sandoval, who recently turned 33, narrowly made the Giants roster out of camp but has turned out to be a key cog. He has accumulated 295 plate appearances of .269/.314/.509 hitting with 14 home runs — a vintage performance for a player who was once a quality regular. Sandoval will return to the open market at season’s end.
Gobbysteiner
Zach green SZN!!!
jorge78
Huh?
snotrocket
Is 1 year, 1.5MM fair to bring him back to back up the corners?
Buzz Saw
Sure. It isn’t my money.
22jclark
Bochy is gone and they have a great relationship. I think 1.5M is more than fair. He doesn’t need the money. Not sure if he fits Zaidi’s plan moving forward due to age, lack of minor league options, etc… I’d love for him to be back in a similar capacity next year but I’m not counting on it
hozie007
I am amazed at his offensive numbers going from SF to Boston and back to SF……it’s funny how some teams can get the most out of some guys.
Sadler
His shoulder injury was a big part of his time in Boston.
AtlSoxFan
Shoulder wasn’t what caused his belt to bust loose mid-swing at the plate.
BOS gave too much of a free reign, SF always kept on top of him with diet and lifestyle restrictions. That right there makes a world of difference.
Sadler
Hi waist line is bigger now and isn’t an issue.
DougieJones
no, he’s relatively in shape now.
gmenfan
And everybody looks a little fitter with Moronta on the roster.
catonfarm
LOL
Daniel1946
Boche.
Xavier Blaine
Alex Dickerson is by far the best hitter on the Giants
Pickle_Britches
Yes I agree, him an Yaz have been great additions to the OF this year.
talking baseball
When he’s healthy…………..
bobtillman
Panda’s received a dispensation to remain with the club for the post-game buffet……
Gobbysteiner
He’s fat and playing in MLB hitting dingers. You’re fat sitting on your couch commenting on MLB trade rumors while trying to pick up an extra shift at target.
Pickle_Britches
Hahahahahaha funny
bobtillman
He heard about my couch from his wife, whose a frequent visitor…..
SFGiants74
Toilets get a lot of visitors.
Gobbysteiner
My wife the hemorrhoids specialist? You must be her new client she always talks about!
bobtillman
Ya it is funny. My hemorrhoids are where they’re supposed to be…she told me hers were at home.
Gobbysteiner
Worst comeback I’ve ever heard.
jorge78
Hey!
That’s wrong!
Grow up!
jorge78
No. It was
a good one!
jorge78
Ouch!
jorge78
That’s kind of funny!
jimmy ray hart
The Panda helped us win three World Series … Give him a break….
Why are so many haters on this site?
jorge78
Fan favorite!
So. Cal. Giants fan
At a time when we need wins to stay in the wild card hunt, Beede has turned into an automatic loss. Send him to the minors and bring up Logan Webb, he can’t be any worse.
22jclark
Beede can’t seem to recover after he makes a mistake, it just seems to snowball. Haven’t been impressed with him, Anderson, Suarez, Menez or Rodríguez this season. They were afforded opportunities to stay in the rotation and none of them seized it. I agree, give Webb a shot. Keeping bringing guys in until couple guys claim the #4 and 5 spots.
So. Cal. Giants fan
No doubt, it’s going to be interesting to see what Cueto has to offer.
coachbrad
Playoff race is over. Time to give some opportunities to fringe players and see what they’ve got.
jorge78
Will the Red Sox sign him again?
Will the Giants?