Pence (forearm) has begun taking swings off a tee, CSN Bay Area reports. This is another step forward in Pence's recovery from a broken forearm. Manager Bruce Bochy already dismissed the original May 1 return date, and said there is still no timetable for his return. But the fact that he is swinging an actual bat is a good indication that he is getting close to getting into rehab games. Barring a setback, a mid-May return seems like the best-case scenario for Pence. Fantasy owners in leagues with DL spots should consider stashing Pence if he is available.