The Red Sox made it official just before a 1PM news conference—stating they had
signed Pablo Sandoval to a five-year contract. The release also noted that there is a team option in the contract for a
sixth year. To make room on the 40-man roster, the team designated catcher
Ryan Lavarnway for assignment.
The Panda—sure to be a fan favorite at Fenway Park—will play third base and wear uniform number 48. Sandoval has a lifetime .304 average against right-handed pitching—and hit .317 against righties in 2014. It's expected that Sandoval will be introduced to the media at a 1PM press conference today.
