The Giants plan to start activate Pablo Sandoval at third base for the Saturday, Bruce Bochy announced after San Francisco's 5-0 loss to the Rangers.
"We think he's ready," Bochy said. "With Melky out, sure, that plays a part in it. We're a little short handed and could use another bat in the lineup."
Sandoval was 2-for-2 with two solo home runs for the Grizzlies Friday night.
Stay in the game with the latest updates on your beloved Bay Area and California sports teams! Sign up here for our All Access Daily newsletter.
Brett Pill will be optioned to make room for Sandoval on the 25-man roster.