The Giants have been one of the hottest-hitting teams in the NL, and that only looks to continue as the team activated Pablo Sandoval from the disabled list Monday.

Panda activated but not in lineup RT @csnbaggs: Pablo Sandoval will be activated today. Giants waiting on pending corresponding move.

— Scott Reiss (@ScottReissCSN) August 13, 2012

He won't play Monday, but Bruce Bochy said he will be available to pinch hit. Sandoval will slide right back into the five-hole behind Buster Posey (who has been on a ridiculous tear as of late).

Sandoval went on the 15-Day DL with hamstring problems, and played his last game on July 24. On the season, he has posted a strong .299/.352/.491 line with eight home runs and 33 RBIs.

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