Pablo Sandoval has reportedly lost 42 pounds and intends to play for Magallanes in the Venezuelan Winter League playoffs.
Sandoval does not require consent from the San Francisco Giants to join Magallanes, for whom he has regularly participated. He was named Most Valuable Player of last year's VWL postseason, batting .333 with four homers.
"As a native player, you don't have to ask permission," Bobby Evans said. "That said, I wasn't aware of it. I'm happy to hear it. That'll be good for him."
