Giants' Pablo Sandoval replaces Buster Posey (back) as designated hitter
San Francisco Giants first baseman Pablo Sandoval has moved into the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels.
What It Means:
Buster Posey (back) was a late scratch, and Sandoval will replaces him as the DH while batting cleanup against Angels righty Garrett Richards.
Sandoval has averaged only 3.6 FanDuel points per game to open the 2018 season.
Source:
Baseball Press
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