Report: Red Sox won't play Sandoval until he loses weight

Pablo Sandoval's tenure with the Boston Red Sox has been a rocky one, and things didn't get any better on Wednesday when the team announced the 29-year-old will hit the disabled list with a left shoulder strain and also undergo a conditioning program.

Following the move, Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan cited major-league sources who told him the marriage between Sandoval and Boston could be nearing its end.

Passan's sources also said Sandoval wants to continue to play in Boston, but is only interested in playing every day. The Red Sox, however, don't intend to give him everyday time unless he loses weight and other players in their lineup struggle.

With Sandoval still owed north of $75 million on his current contract, the Red Sox could look to trade the struggling third baseman, but according to a source of Passan, the San Diego Padres - who've shown interest in Sandoval in the past - have cooled on potentially acquiring the Venezuelan.

Since coming to Boston, Sandoval hasn't lived up to the expectations that come with a long-term deal, failing to earn a hit this season after a 2015 campaign that saw him slash just .245/.292/.366 with 10 home runs and 47 RBIs.

The veteran lost his starting job to youngster Travis Shaw during spring training, and he's already had his fair share of embarrassing moments this season, including the infamous belly photo and an incident last weekend involving a belt malfunction.