Pablo Sandoval’s weight is the talk of Red Sox spring training.
In January, Red Sox manager John Farrell said the third baseman was roughly 20 pounds lighter than when he last played for the team in 2015. After seeing Sandoval at camp this past weekend, some observers questioned whether that was the case.
San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow addressed it on KNBR 680 on Monday morning. Krukow praised Sandoval as a charismatic player who was beloved in San Francisco, then said he believes Sandoval has an eating disorder. That was Krukow’s own opinion, and no diagnosis has been shared publicly.
It is unclear how much weight Sandoval has actually gained. Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski told the Boston Globe, “I’m not concerned.” He said the team watched Sandoval closely all winter, had people with him at least once a week, and believes his overall condition improved. Dombrowski added that Sandoval has the body type he has and is prepared for spring training.
Training is now underway, so we will see how Sandoval looks as the season gets closer. This report is based on comments reported by CSN Bay Area and the Boston Globe.
