SAN DIEGO – The Giants sent off Hunter Pence to begin his minor league rehab assignment, with the expectation that he’ll get 30 at-bats with Triple-A Sacramento before he rejoins the active roster.
How soon might the Giants have Pence in the lineup again?
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“I’d say at least a week … but then again, I said that last year,” Giants manager Bruce Bochy said.
Ah yes, last year. Pence hit a homer in the minors, texted Bochy a message along the lines of “I am a ridiculous weapon,” caught a flight the next day to rejoin the team in Cincinnati … and hit a homer against the Reds.