On Wednesday night, Pablo Sandoval was replaced in the Top of the 6th inning.
Why?
Sandoval's weight issues have surrounded him his entire career, and following the Red Sox's 9-2 loss to the White Sox, Boston manager John Farrell was asked if Sandoval's conditioning played a part in his need to exit the game early.
"That's something that Pablo has dealt with his entire career,'' Farrell told reporters. "It continues to be addressed. I can't say tonight is a direct result of that, but there are ongoing efforts support that, to try to get him in the best shape possible.