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Farrell ‘not ruling out’ 2016 return for Panda
- Updated: September 24, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG — It’s been an accepted reality that Pablo Sandoval, injured after six at-bats this season, would not be returning at all this year. His return was always spoken about in the context of 2017 — the rehab for surgery on his left shoulder required it.
That was until manager John Farrell harmlessly and almost deceptively hinted that an October return could be in the cards, if the right situation presented itself. Sandoval was with the Red Sox in Tampa Bay for a temporary check-in, but it could become more permanent down the line.
“Based on the surgery that was performed, based on the rehab that was required, he’s doing a very good job,” Farrell said, before breaking the news. “He’s been in games already in the instructional league. He’s taking care of his end of the work that’s needed.
“Could he return this year? I’m not ruling it out.”
Sandoval has DH’d in two instructional league games in Fort Myers, Fla., and he’ll likely start playing third base there soon. Any chance of him returning for a playoff run would …
