Sandoval (elbow) was released by the Giants on Sunday but is re-signing on a minor-league contract and will be present for spring training 2.0, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Giants made similar moves with Trevor Cahill, Yolmer Sanchez and Billy Hamilton. The official reasoning remains unclear, though it could be related to any opt-out clauses that existed in the previous deals. Regardless, all four players will have a strong chance of cracking the 30-man roster to open the season. Sandoval has been recovering from Tommy John surgery, so the restart of spring training should provide a better idea of his progress.

Sandoval (elbow) will likely be cleared to play first base and third base to begin the 2020 season, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval had made successful progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery during the offseason and got some work as the designated hitter in spring training, but he'll likely be able to get more opportunities to play once the season gets underway. The veteran hit .268/.313/.507 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI last year and will likely compete for playing time with Evan Longoria.

Sandoval (elbow) will make his Cactus League debut as a designated hitter on Friday against the Rockies, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval has continued to make successful progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery and is still expected to return to game action at third base around late April. Playing in the National League, the 33-year-old won't have many opportunities to DH, but he could serve as a valuable switch-hitting option off the bench until he's ready to return to the diamond. The team isn't expected to rush the veteran back given Evan Longoria's experience playing the hot corner, but an earlier return than previously expected hasn't been ruled out by the Giants if things continue to go well.

President of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi said Sandoval (elbow) is on track to return about one month into the regular season, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval is making solid progress in his recovery from Tommy John surgery, and the team hasn't ruled out an earlier return if things continue to go well. The veteran third baseman, who hit .268/.313/.507 with 14 home runs in 296 plate appearances last season, figures to compete with Evan Longoria for playing time once healthy.

Sandoval signed a $2 million minor-league contract with the Giants on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval is expected to make the big-league roster assuming the recovery process from Tommy John surgery in September goes accordingly. According to Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic, the veteran infielder recently started playing catch and still has significant work to do in his recovery. The 33-year-old third baseman hit .268/.313/.507 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI during 296 plate appearances in 2019. If Sandoval does in fact make the team, his main competition for playing time will come against fellow veteran and three-time All-Star Evan Longoria.

Sandoval officially underwent surgery on his right elbow Wednesday to repair his UCL and have loose bodies removed, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval returned from the injured list Sunday to have one final at-bat before embarking on the recovery from Tommy John surgery. The 33-year-old returned to the IL on Tuesday and is expected to spend a good portion of the 2020 season rehabbing from the operation.

Sandoval (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Tuesday, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval was able to log one more at-bat this season Sunday against the Padres in a pinch-hit appearance, but his year will come to an end after being placed on the injured list. He's set to undergo Tommy John surgery Wednesday and is expected to miss a good chunk of the 2020 campaign while rehabbing.

Sandoval (elbow) was activated off the 10-day injured list Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval is scheduled to undergo Tommy John surgery on Wednesday, but he'll rejoin the Giants for the final contest of their homestand Sunday versus the Padres. He's expected to enter the contest as a pinch hitter in what will amount of a final sendoff in front of the San Francisco crowd before he hits free agency this offseason, per Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News. Since the procedure is to Sandoval's throwing elbow, he'll likely be sidelined for a good portion of the 2020 campaign.

Sandoval (elbow) is expected to take some swings Thursday and could be available as a pinch hitter beginning Sunday before he undergoes surgery, Kerry Crowley of The San Jose Mercury News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval is scheduled to undergo surgery next week, but skipper Bruce Bochy hasn't ruled out using the third baseman in a pinch-hit role before he goes under the knife. In a best-case scenario, he'll receive an at-bat or two before his season comes to an end.

Sandoval (elbow) will undergo Tommy John surgery during the first week of September, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Sandoval has been sidelined about two weeks with the injury to his right elbow and illustrated no real improvement in his recovery, so he visited Dr. Neal ElAttrache earlier this week and received the surgery recommendation. The procedure will end his season and should keep the veteran infielder sidelined for a good portion of the 2020 campaign as well. Sandoval had a resurgent 2019 with a .269/.314/.509 slash line and 14 home runs in 295 plate appearances.