Pablo Sandoval

Pablo Sandoval has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with the flu and an ear infection, according to Scott Lauber on Twitter. Infielders Deven Marrero and Sam Travis are being called up to take the places of Pablo Sandoval and reliever Austin Maddox, who is being optioned back to Triple-A.

Fantasy Impact

An incredibly disappointing season continues for Sandoval, who can't stay on the field and can't seem to produce when he does get on it. His poor defense at third base and .212 batting average had Sandoval playing only part time recently, and his sizable contract is probably the only reason he is even still on Boston's roster. He is not relevant for fantasy purposes right now, even in deeper leagues.

Pablo Sandoval is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. Sandoval will retreat to the bench for a third straight contest as Josh Rutledge again draws the start at third base.

Fantasy Impact

Sandoval has really struggled at the plate since coming back from the disabled list on May 31. In that time frame, he is 5-for-27 with no homers or RBI and just one run scored. He doesn't hold any value in fantasy and should be dropped.

Pablo Sandoval (knee) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Providence Journal reports. As anticipated, Sandoval will rejoin the Red Sox in order to fill the infield void left by Dustin Pedroia's (wrist) injury.

Fantasy Impact

This is great news for Red Sox fans but fantasy owners need not get excited. Sandoval is no longer a must-own play in fantasy. He was hitting .213 with three homer runs before the injury. He may help some teams with third base depth in deeper leagues but his standard league days are behind him.

Pablo Sandoval (knee) could return to the Red Sox before the end of the week, Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald reports.

Fantasy Impact

Sandoval is playing rehab games in Triple-A and is scheduled to play one more on Tuesday before the Red Sox activate him. He is not a must-own in standard fantasy leagues and should only be picked up in deep leagues if someone is desperate for a third baseman.

John Farrell has said that Pablo Sandoval could see time in a Minor League rehab assignment "In the coming days". Sandoval has been sidelined since April 25th with a knee sprain.

Fantasy Impact

The Panda's return to third base would be a welcomed sight for the Red Sox as it has been a position that has struggled for them. There is still no firm timetable for his return, but he has progressed as far as a full batting practice.