Sandoval went 2-for-4 with a double, home run, walk, three RBI and one run scored Tuesday against the Angels.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval went yard in the second inning, taking Dylan Bundy out to right field. He followed that up with an RBI double in the ninth inning to extend the Giants lead to 8-1. The pair of extra-base hits were Sandoval's first of the season, and he is now riding a modest three-game hitting streak. Sandoval has been unimpressive to start the season, hitting just .204/.279/.278 through 61 plate appearances.

Sandoval (personal) is batting seventh as the designated hitter Friday against Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran slugger was absent from the lineup the past few games due to family concerns, but he's back in the starting nine Friday. Sandoval has a .179/.267/.179 slash line through 45 plate appearances this season.

Sandoval (personal) will remain on the bench Wednesday against the Astros, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

"Family concerns" were cited as the reason for Sandoval's absence from Tuesday's lineup, though he was able to make an appearance off the bench. He'll sit for the third straight contest Wednesday, with Hunter Pence starting in the designated hitter spot.

Sandoval is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros due to "family concerns," John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval will sit for the second straight game, with Wilmer Flores again serving as the designated hitter. It's not clear when he's expected to be available.

Sandoval will not start Monday's game against the Astros, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval will sit for the third time in the last four games. Wilmer Flores will serve as the designated hitter. Sandoval is hitting just .184/.273/.184 through 44 plate appearances this season.

Sandoval will sit Saturday against the Dodgers, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While Sandoval is a switch hitter, it's clear that the Giants preer him batting from the left side. He's started against just one of the seven lefties the team has faced this season but has been in the lineup against eight out of nine righties. Darin Ruf will be the designated hitter in this contest.

Sandoval is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Dodgers, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval doesn't seem to be the Giants' preferred option against southpaws such as Friday's starter Julio Urias, as he's started against just one of the six San Francisco has faced thus far. Wilmer Flores will be the designated hitter Friday.

Sandoval will start at first base and bat seventh Thursday against the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

The July 30 returns of Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria from the injured list haven't cost Sandoval much playing time yet, as he'll be making his fifth start in the Giants' eighth game since the two corner infielders were activated. However, manager Gabe Kapler's patience with Sandoval may soon wear off quickly if the 33-year-old doesn't start heating up soon. Sandoval is off to a 5-for-30 start to the season, with all of his hits being singles.

The Giants selected Sandoval's (elbow) contract Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

After undergoing Tommy John surgery last September, Sandoval was forced to settle for a minor-league deal with the Giants over the winter. The injury never had much of an impact on his ability to hit during spring training, but it wasn't until summer camp that he was able to play the field in a competitive setting. The Giants were apparently satisfied enough with his throwing in drills and exhibition games, enabling him to win spots on the 40-man roster and the season-opening 30-man roster. With both of San Francisco's top corner infielders (Brandon Belt and Evan Longoria) beginning the season on the injured list, Sandoval could see steady playing time in the early going.

Sandoval (elbow) is starting at first base in Sunday's intrasquad matchup, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval is currently on a minor-league deal with the Giants as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, but he's been progressing in his rehab and will play the field Sunday. It's still unclear whether the 33-year-old veteran will be ready for Opening Day, but he's showing signs of promise from a health standpoint. He's a strong candidate to make the 30-man roster if he's fully healthy by the start of the season, but given the Giants' talent at the corner infield spots, Sandoval would likely serve as a depth option for the team.