San Francisco Giants: Which players are free agents this offseason?

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TORONTO, ON – APRIL 23: Pablo Sandoval #48 of the San Francisco Giants is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run in the second inning during MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays Rogers Centre on April 23, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images) /

1B/3B Pablo Sandoval

2018 Stats: 296 PA, .268/.313/.507, 23 2B, 14 HR, 41 RBI, 42 R

After undergoing Tommy John surgery at the beginning of September, there’s a good chance that Pablo Sandoval will miss the entire first half of next season, and perhaps more.

While someone could be willing to take a chance on him returning to health in the second half by signing him to a contract this winter, it’s more likely that he will get healthy and then hold a showcase, before signing with a contender for the stretch run next summer.

After leading the majors with 18 pinch hits, Sandoval has proven his worth as a bench piece, and he also provides a terrific clubhouse presence with an abundance of postseason experience.

If he wants to keep playing, there will be a market once he’s healthy.