PT TOMORROW: AL East—Can svelte Sandoval reclaim 3B in BOS?

Boston Red Sox

He looks good, but can he still play?

That’s the question Pablo Sandoval (3B, BOS) will be attempting to answer in Red Sox camp in Fort Myers.

The official line, anyway, is that Sandoval will have to “compete” to win the starting job. The $53 million Sandoval is owed over the next three seasons—plus the fact that he showed up at spring training looking like busted belts will be less of an issue this year—probably give him a distinct leg up in that competition.

In an effort to ensure Sandoval’s health remains on track, he will not play for Team Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. If his health and contact skills intact, Sandoval should be a solid-if-unspectacular producer at third base with a decent BA floor.

However,...

Almost!

You’re just a few clicks away from accessing this feature and hundreds more throughout the year that have a singular goal in mind: Winning your league. Subscribe to BaseballHQ.com here!

Already a subscriber? Sign in here

More From PT Tomorrow

Royals closer Lucas Erceg has been a mess lately—who could the team turn to as a replacement? Plus, CHW outfield playing time outlook, hitting prospects learning new positions in CLE, the nearly-restored rotation in DET, and Royce Lewis tearing it up in Triple-A for the Twins.
Jun 4 2026 3:05am
Miami's rotation has sustained casualties and attrition, leaving a thinned-out platoon—and opportunity. Plus: Manaea at NYM; prospect SS in PHI; prospect SP in WAS; SS in ATL; more.
Jun 3 2026 10:15am
With Max Muncy returning from the IL, the A's will need to shuffle up the lineup, meaning Zack Gelof could be changing positions again.
Jun 3 2026 3:06am
Since receiving treatment for vertigo, Nathan Lukes has turned his season around, strengthening his case for playing time. Plus, Colton Cowser's resurgence in BAL, and more from around the AL East.
Jun 2 2026 3:05am

Tools