Giants manager Gabe Kapler said over the weekend that Sanchez (biceps) will likely work out of the bullpen once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Though Sanchez has been building up his pitch count for starting duty during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento, the Giants don't have a spot open for him in the rotation and seem to be viewing him as a depth option at this time. Sanchez hasn't helped his case for getting another look as a starter by posting a 6.65 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 5.4 K/9 in 21.2 innings over his seven rehab outings. The right-hander appears ready to return from the IL, but since he won't be in store for a meaningful role out of the bullpen once reinstated, the Giants aren't rushing to get him back on the active roster.