16 Angel Pagan, CF

Giants outfielder Angel Pagan is close to going on a rehab assignment, the San Francisco Chronicle reports. Pagan told MLB.com over the weekend that surgery was an option for his injured left hamstring, but it appears he'll avoid it if rehab games are on the horizon.

Pagan, who last played on May 25, has spent the minimum amount of time on the 15-day disabled list and is eligible to return whenever he's deemed ready.

Giants outfielder Angel Pagan told MLB.com Sunday that surgery was mentioned as a possible option for repairing his strained left hamstring. But Pagan, who received a platelet-rich plasma injection last week, believes he can heal sufficiently without surgery. 

The Giants have not set up a timetable for his return.

"I'm very optimistic that I'm going to be in the lineup soon," Pagan said. "When? I don't know."

Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Saturday that the team should have a better idea as to where outfielder Angel Pagan is in his recovery from a hamstring strain after his workout, CSN Bay Area reports. 

Pagan is expected to be activated off the disabled list at some point during the upcoming home stand beginning Monday against San Diego. 

Giants outfielder Angel Pagan ran Thursday and was also scheduled to participate in batting practice, Comcast SportsNet Bay Area reports. Pagan had yet to participate in baseball activities despite being eligibile to return from the disabled list Wednesday.

Pagan has hit .262/.314/.374 with three home runs, 24 RBI and six stolen bases in 187 at-bats.

Giants outfielder Angel Pagan is eligible to come off the disabled list Wednesday, but manager Bruce Bochy told the San Jose Mercury News Tuesday that he does not expect to have Pagan back immediately. Pagan will likely need a few more days of recovery, and it is not clear whether he will be able to return without a minor-league rehab assignment.