Getty Images The Giants’ official Twitter feed passed along some good news this evening on third baseman Pablo Sandoval, who has been sidelined since late April due to a fractured right hamate bone.
“Kung Fu Panda” is going to begin a minor league rehab assignment on Friday with Single-A San Jose. He will play two games there before moving along to Triple-A Fresno for another three to five games.
If all goes well, Sandoval could make his way back to the Giants’ starting lineup by next weekend.
The 24-year-old was batting .313/.374/.530 with 14 RBI through his first 91 plate appearances this season. With a healthier self and a completely revamped fitness plan, he should have no trouble getting back on track.
Giants starter Barry Zito is also ready to begin a rehab assignment. He’ll start Monday at Single-A San Jose.
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- b453841l - Jun 2, 2011 at 7:49 PM
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Hopefully Pablo’s “91 late appearances” won’t warrant a suspension from management. He has already missed enough games with the injury.
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- Drew Silva - Jun 2, 2011 at 7:53 PM
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Haha, oops. Thanks.
