San Francisco Giants corner infielder Pablo Sandoval said after Tuesday's 3-1 exhibition loss to the Athletics that he is not retiring and will report to Triple-A Sacramento if he gets the chance, per the San Francisco Chronicle's Susan Slusser. The 37-year-old veteran went 1-for-2 with a single and a strikeout, with his broken-bat hit coming in his final at-bat in the ninth inning. Sandoval batted .250 with no home runs in 28 spring at-bats and hasn't played in a big-league organization since 2021. However, he had a storied career during his time with the Giants, earning three World Series Championships, two All-Star appearances, and one World Series Most Value Player Award. Regardless of the outcome, the Panda made a lasting mark in the Giants' organization.
Pablo Sandoval Signs With Giants, Earns Camp Invite
The San Francisco Giants have signed veteran Pablo Sandoval to a minor league contract, according to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic. Sandoval's deal includes an invitation to major league spring training. The 37-year-old has been out of Major League Baseball since 2021, and he was most recently a member of Dubai's Abu Dhabi Falcons after being selected in the Baseball United Draft last October. It's hard to envision Sandoval making the Opening Day roster, but at the very least, he provides depth, competition, and an invaluable veteran presence. Last measured at 5-foot-10 and 268 pounds, the former All-Star third baseman now figures to spend most of his time at first base or designated hitter.
According to Acereros De Monclova of the Mexican Baseball League, Pablo Sandoval has signed a contract to play in 2022. Sandoval spent parts of 14 seasons in the Major Leagues, most recently with the Atlanta Braves in 2021 where he posted a .178 AVG with four home runs across 86 plate appearances. This signing likely brings an end to Sandoval's tenure in Major League Baseball.
Free agent third baseman Pablo Sandoval expects to play next season, according to Jon Heyman of MLB Network. Sandoval, 35, spent last season with the Atlanta Braves before being traded to the Cleveland Indians but was right after. The veteran slashed .178/.302/.342 with four home runs in 69 games. He's had a hard time producing numbers that he put up earlier in his career since he signed a big contract with the Boston Red Sox ahead of 2015. His fantasy value is non-existent, and he probably won't find a starting job with any team he lands on.
Pablo Sandoval Released From Indians Hours After Being Acquired
The Cleveland Indians on Friday released third baseman Pablo Sandoval just a few hours after he was acquired from the Atlanta Braves in exchange for outfielder Eddie Rosario. The 34-year-old infielder struggled at the plate for Atlanta this year, hitting .178/.302/.342 on the season with four home runs and 11 RBI over 73 at-bats. Once a tried-and-true slugger and member of the San Francisco Giants' three World Series championship teams, Sandoval just doesn't carry the fantasy value he once did.
Atlanta Braves third baseman Pablo Sandoval is on the team's restricted list due to a personal matter, per Braves manager Brian Snitker. Snitker indicated that it is a minor issue. There is no timetable for when the 34-year-old veteran will return to the club. He carries a .203 batting average with four home runs and 11 RBI. Sandoval doesn't play much of a factor in fantasy baseball in 2021.
Atlanta Braves corner infielder Pablo Sandoval hit a two-out, two-run home run in the 2-0 win over the Washington Nationals in Game 2 of a doubleheader on Wednesday in what proved to be the game-winner. Sandoval was pinch-hitting for rookie catcher Alex Jackson. Sandoval also had a game-tying, two-run, pinch-hit home run in the extra-inning loss on Opening Day to the Phillies. The 34-year-old became the first Braves player to account for all of his team's runs via a pinch-hit homer twice in one season. The Panda isn't an everyday player on a good Braves team, but he has already proven early this year that can be an excellent situational hitter and bat off the bench late in games. Sandoval isn't much of a fantasy option these days, but he's valuable to the Braves as a leader and in clutch situations.
The Atlanta Braves agreed to a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training with corner infielder Pablo Sandoval on Sunday. Sandoval will receive $1 million if he's put on the team's big-league roster, according to a source. The 34-year-old switch-hitter hit just .214 with a .549 OPS in 94 plate appearances with the Giants and Braves in 2020. He was promoted to the active roster on the final day of the regular season and went hitless in four plate appearances in the postseason. Sandoval began declining back in 2015, but he managed to hit .268 with an .820 OPS for San Francisco in 2019. He will have the chance to provide Atlanta with some bench depth and some flexibility at third base with Austin Riley. You can ignore Sandoval in the vast majority of fantasy leagues.
Cristian Pache, Pablo Sandoval Join Wild-Card Series Roster
Atlanta Braves outfielder Cristian Pache and first/third baseman Pablo Sandoval were both added to the clubs wild-card series roster prior to Game 1 on Wednesday. Pache, Atlantas top prospect and the No. 10 overall prospect in the Majors, received just four regular-season at-bats, but figures to be utilized for his defensive acumen and baserunning abilities. Sandoval played in just one game for Atlanta, but with 167 career postseason plate appearances under his belt, hell bring a veteran bat to the bench. Not on the roster is veteran outfielder Ender Inciarte, a move that could change should Atlanta advance to the NLDS.
The San Francisco Giants have designated third baseman Pablo Sandovalfor assignment. The move comes a day after the team signed Justin Smoak to a minor league deal. The 33-year-old Sandoval has slashed .220/.278/.268 with just one home run in 33 games this year. We'll see if anyone makes a move for the former World Series MVP, but he's unlikely to play any factor in fantasy leagues this year. Smoak, meanwhile, could have a path to steady playing time if he can perform for the team. He's worth keeping an eye on.