There could be another Panda sighting in Boston this season.?On Saturday,?Red Sox manager John Farrell said Pablo Sandoval is progressing faster than expected from shoulder surgery, and Farrell didnt rule out the third baseman from rejoining the team if needed.?You can never forecast injury, you can never forecast what takes place ahead, Farrell told reporters before the Red Sox played the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday.Nothing has been ruled out with Pablo. Particularly with how hes responding. Hes well ahead of schedule, Farrell added.Boston beat the Rays 6-4 for their 10th consecutive win, maintaining a 5?-game lead over Toronto for the division title and clinching a playoff spot.Sandoval underwent season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder in May. At the time, the Red Sox said he would make a full recovery in time for the 2017 season.?Sandoval, though, reportedly has dropped a significant amount of weight since the spring. He was with the Red Sox on Saturday and took batting practice at Tropicana Field before the game.Based on the surgery that was performed, based on the rehab that was required, hes doing a very good job and would be ahead of schedule, Farrell said. Hes been in games already in instructional league. So hes taking care of his end of the work thats needed.Even the manager said hes surprised by the quick recovery.Yes. At the time of the surgery, it was all looking at the start of next spring training, Farrell said. Were not getting too far ahead of ourselves, here. But at the same time, compliment him for the work that hes put in. The way hes responded to the rehab. The way hes worked himself back into better condition. So were staying open-minded.Sandovals surgery marked the latest bump in the road for the third baseman since he signed a five-year, $95 million deal with Boston in November 2014.?He endured the worst season of his career in 2015, batting .245 with 10 homers and a .658 OPS.Sandoval then reported to spring training this year out of shape, lost his job to Travis Shaw?and went 0-for-6 with four strikeouts in his only start of the season April 9 in Toronto. Four days later, Sandoval complained of shoulder soreness, leading to the eventual decision to have the surgery.?Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.? Sports Jerseys From China . Francis told several hundred members of the European Olympic Committees that when sport "is considered only in economic terms and consequently for victory at every cost . Cheap Sports Jerseys . 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Goaltender Ondrej Pavelec and forward Pierre-Alexandre Parenteau were put on waivers Monday as NHL teams pare down to their opening night rosters.The Winnipeg Jets announced they put Pavelec on waivers with the intent of sending him to the American Hockey League. The New York Islanders made their move with Parenteau three months after signing him to a $1.25 million, one-year contract.Pavelec has one year remaining on his contract that pays him $4.75 million. The 29-year-old with 371 games of NHL experience was passed on Winnipegs depth chart by younger goalies Connor Hellebuyck and Michael Hutchinson.The Islanders brought back Parenteau in the hopes he could rekindle some magic with John Tavares. Parenteau has 101 goals in 424 games.Also on waivers are Arizona Coyotes defenseman Zbynek Michalek, Detroit Red Wings forward Teemu Pulkkinen, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Gregory Campbell and Tampa Bay Lightning forwards Cory Conacher and Erik Condra.A total of just under $22 million in salary for this season is on waivers. Teams must set their season-opening rosters by 5 p.m. EDT Tuesday.INJURY WOESSidney Crosbys concussion diagnosis shouldnt affect much on the roster, though the Pittsburgh Penguins dont know when the Conn Smythe-winning center will be back. The Chicago Blackhawks expect forward Andrew Desjardins to be out 4-6 weeks with a lower--body injury.dddddddddddd. 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Trouba, Tampa Bay Lightning winger Nikita Kucherov, Anaheim Ducks defenseman Hampus Lindholm and Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen remain unsigned ahead of the start of the regular season Wednesday.---AP Hockey Writer John Wawrow contributed to this report. ' ' '