Gary Sánchez
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MLB Player Data
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Jun 27 2025Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, two additional RBI and three runs scored during Friday's 22-8 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez contributed to seven of the Orioles' 22 runs in Friday's blowout, including a two-run home run off Eric Orze in the fifth inning to give Baltimore a one-run lead. Sanchez tied a season high with four RBI and has recorded at least one hit in eight of 10 games since returning from the injured list in mid-June. He'll continue to serve as the Orioles' primary backstop until Adley Rutschman (oblique) returns from the IL, which isn't expected to happen until after the All-Star break.
Jun 25 2025Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While the 32-year-old flexed his muscles by taking Chris Martin deep in the seventh inning to get the Orioles on the board, Sanchez arguably cost his team more runs than he created. Texas went 5-for-5 on steal attempts against the backstop, including three by Sam Haggerty after he entered the game in the eighth inning as a pinch hitter, and Sanchez also struggled to protect the plate -- the Rangers' first run came when he couldn't corral a Ramon Laureano throw in the fourth inning as Corey Seager scored from second on a single, and the game-winning run came when Sanchez was a heartbeat slow to tag Evan Carter on a fielder's choice. Sanchez has gone 5-for-15 with five RBI in five games since Adley Rutschman (oblique) was sidelined, but his hold on the starting job could slip if his defensive work remains subpar.
Jun 22 2025Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Maverick Handley will get the nod behind the plate Sunday, but Sanchez started the previous two contests and is poised to serve as the Orioles' top backstop for the next few weeks with Adley Rutschman (oblique) out through the All-Star break. Sanchez has turned in a .213/.296/.340 slash line with two home runs and 11 RBI in 54 plate appearances on the season, and while that level of production hasn't been impressive, the absence of Rutschman puts Sanchez on the radar as a pickup in fantasy leagues that require two catchers.
Jun 21 2025Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a two-run single in Friday's 5-3 win over the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez got the Orioles on the board early with a two-run single in the first inning. He has started in four games since returning from a wrist injury June 14, and over that span he has gone 6-for-14 (.429) with five runs scored, two home runs and seven RBI.
Jun 15 2025Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Sunday's 11-2 win over the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez broke the game open, launching a grand slam off Connor Brogdon that extended Baltimore's lead to 9-2 with two outs in the seventh inning. The 32-year-old Sanchez has homered in back-to-back games following a nearly two-month stint on the IL. Overall, Sanchez has gone 6-for-37 (.162) with a .580 OPS across 43 plate appearances this year. While he'll primarily serve as Adley Rutschman's backup, Sanchez should see additional playing time at DH.
Jun 14 2025Sanchez (wrist) went 1-for-3 with a home run and was also hit by a pitch in his return to the lineup during Saturday's 6-5 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez left the yard for the first time this season in his first game back off the injured list. It will be interesting to see how much playing time the 32-year-old will get. He'll be called upon to spell Adley Rutschman every once in a while behind the plate, but his other playing time will have to come at the DH position. If the slugging catcher wants time there, his numbers will have to improve. In a small, 33-at-bat sample size, he is slashing .121/.231/.212 on the season.
Jun 12 2025Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Thursday that Sanchez (wrist) has a chance to be activated before the conclusion of the team's homestand Sunday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is 8-for-20 with three home runs in six rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk and is coming along more quickly than expected. He's been shelved since late April due to right wrist inflammation but looks to have a good shot to return for this weekend's series against the Angels.
Jun 4 2025Sanchez (wrist) has been sent to Triple-A Norfolk to begin a rehab assignment, Matt Weyrich of The Baltimore Sun reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has been sidelined since late April with right wrist inflammation but has been cleared to play in games. He could rejoin the Orioles' active roster as soon as this weekend.
May 26 2025Sanchez (wrist) participated in on-field batting practice Monday, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has been sidelined since April 28 due to right wrist inflammation, but he's been making solid progress in his recovery. Considering he's been out for almost a month, Sanchez will likely require a rehab assignment before being activated from the 10-day injured list.
Apr 5 2025Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Saturday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez drew his third start of the season Saturday and recorded his first hit of the campaign on a two-RBI single in the second inning. He's started every third game behind the dish to give Adley Rutschman rest, and he's likely to remain strictly a backup given the presence of Rutschman and Baltimore's wide range of options at designated hitter.
Apr 2 2025Sanchez will start at catcher and bat sixth in Wednesday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will draw his second start through the Orioles' first six games of the season. With Adley Rutschman likely to shoulder one of the heavier workloads among catchers league-wide this season, Sanchez's playing time could be sporadic so long as Rutschman maintains good health.
Mar 6 2025Sanchez (illness) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has been out since Monday due to an illness, but he seems to have recovered ahead of Thursday's contest. The 32-year-old backstop is 2-for-10 with two walks and five strikeouts so far this spring, and he still projects to make the Opening Day roster as Adley Rutschman's backup.
Mar 3 2025Sanchez is away from Orioles camp Monday while he recovers from an illness, Jake Rill of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will likely need just a couple days off to shake off the illness before returning to action. The 32-year-old is in line to open the season as the Orioles' No. 2 catcher behind Adley Rutschman.
Dec 7 2024Sanchez signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Orioles on Saturday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez spent the 2024 season with the Brewers and was a decent source of power, popping 11 homers and maintaining a .172 ISO across 280 plate appearances. He should be locked into the backup job behind the plate while also potentially picking up a few extra starts at designated hitter.
Nov 2 2024The Brewers declined Sanchez's $11 million mutual option for 2025 on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez slashed .220/.307/.392 across 280 plate appearances in 2024 while serving as Milwaukee's backup catcher behind William Contreras. Rather than keeping Sanchez in town for another year on an $8 million raise, the Brewers will move on from the 31-year old backstop and perhaps look to Eric Haase to fill his place. Meanwhile, Sanchez's power bat may draw attention from several teams this offseason.
Sep 7 2024Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez set the tone for the Brewers offense early Saturday. He followed up Willy Adames' solo homer in the first inning with a shot of his own. His 10th homer of the year was just his third in 36 home games thus far. Sanchez got his first hit since August 25, he had gone 0-for-15 in his previous five games. The 31-year-old catcher has now hit 10 or more home runs in each of his nine career seasons.
Aug 27 2024Sanchez isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game against San Francisco. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 3-for-6 with a homer and five RBI during Milwaukee's previous series against the Athletics, and he'll now get a breather to open the Brewers' three-game set against the Giants. In his place, Jake Bauers will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth.
Aug 25 2024Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk during Sunday's 4-3 loss against the A's. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez cleared the fence for the ninth time this season and has now driven in five runs and scored three over his last two starts. Sanchez has collected at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 starts while his .243 batting average on the season is the best he's posted since 2017 while with the Yankees.
Aug 24 2024Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Oakland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 11-3 win over the Athletics. For the month of August, he is slashing .313/.450/.500 with six runs scored, seven walks, one home run and eight RBI across 40 plate appearances. Rhys Hoskins will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
Aug 4 2024Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went yard for the first time since being activated from the 10-day injured list July 24, tagging Robert Garcia for a two-run shot to bring the Brewers within one run in the eighth inning. Sanchez has logged an RBI in four consecutive games, going 5-for-12 at the plate during that stretch. He has eight home runs on the year.
Jul 24 2024The Brewers activated Sanchez (calf) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez missed the previous month of action with a strained left calf. The Brewers will carry three catchers for the time being, which will give the team the option of using Sanchez, William Contreras or Eric Haase at designated hitter on days they're not catching.
Jul 23 2024Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Sanchez (calf) is expected to return from the injured list Wednesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: A left calf strain forced Sanchez onto the IL in late June, and he has since gone 1-for-6 with a walk through two rehab games at Triple-A Nashville. Once activated, the 31-year-old backstop will presumably reclaim his role as Milwaukee's backup catcher, replacing Eric Haase.
Jul 19 2024Sanchez (calf) was sent to Triple-A Nashville on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Brewers manager Pat Murphy indicated last week that Sanchez was well ahead of schedule in his recovery, and he appears to be in the home stretch. Sanchez's rehab assignment comes three and a half weeks after he suffered a strained left calf, and while he'll likely be eased into catching duties, he could be activated in late July or early August.
Jul 10 2024Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday that the original diagnosis for Sanchez's calf strain expected a 12-week absence, but the return timeline is currently much shorter than that, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 31-year-old landed on the shelf in late June, though there was no inkling he was potentially dealing with a serious injury. Murphy didn't provide a target date for Sanchez's return, but he shouldn't be expected back prior to the All-Star break.
Jun 26 2024The Brewers placed Sanchez on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a left calf strain, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Though the Brewers are labeling Sanchez's injury as a low-grade strain, he wasn't going to be available to play for several days, so Milwaukee opted to deactivate him. Sanchez will be eligible to return July 4, but it's not clear yet whether he'll be ready on that date. Eric Haase was called up from Triple-A Nashville and will step in as the No. 2 option at catcher behind William Contreras.
Jun 25 2024Sanchez was scratched from the lineup Tuesday against the Rangers due to left calf tightness, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The veteran slugger was penciled in as Milwaukee's designated hitter, but he'll instead hit the bench due to the injury. Sanchez should be considered day-to-day heading into Wednesday's series finale versus Texas, which is followed by a team day off Thursday. Rhys Hoskins will now serve as the DH on Tuesday while Jake Bauers starts at first base.
Jun 3 2024Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez had started at designated hitter or catcher in four of the Brewers' previous five games, but he'll hit the bench for the series opener in Philadelphia. The 31-year-old should still have a fairly clear path to a regular spot in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, but opportunities to start against righties could be harder to come by following Rhys Hoskins' recent return from the injured list.
May 26 2024Sanchez will start at catcher and will bat sixth in Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He'll be included in the lineup for the fifth time in six games, with three of those starts coming versus left-handed pitching and two coming versus righties. Though William Contreras remains the Brewers' clear top backstop, look for Milwaukee to continue to find room in the lineup for both Contreras and Sanchez between catcher and DH while the latter is continuing to excel at the plate. Over 103 plate appearances on the season, Sanchez is hitting .228 with nine extra-base hits (six home runs, three doubles).
May 23 2024Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has seen a surge in playing time of late, though he's been aided by the Brewers facing three consecutive left-handed starting pitchers. At the very least, Sanchez seems to have carved out a short-side platoon role, with he and top backstop William Contreras starting at either catcher or designated hitter when the Brewers face a southpaw. After Wednesday's two-hit effort, Sanchez is now holding down a .764 OPS over 99 plate appearances on the season, making him one of the more productive No. 2 catchers in baseball.
May 16 2024Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez extended Milwaukee's lead to 10-2 in the third inning with a two-run blast off Martin Perez, his sixth long ball of the year. The 31-year-old Sanchez has gotten steady playing time against left-handed pitching, either spelling William Contreras behind the plate or at DH. Sanchez has swung the bat well recently, going 8-for-26 with three homers and a 1.033 OPS over his last eight games. Overall, he's slashing .243/.317/.527 with 13 RBI and 11 runs scored through 82 plate appearances this season.
May 8 2024Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored during Wednesday's 6-4 loss to Kansas City. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez notched his second home run of the series Wednesday, tagging Nick Anderson for a solo homer in the seventh inning. The 31-year-old has slowly been climbing out of his early season slump, collecting eight hits in his last 23 at-bats, with four home runs during that stretch.
May 6 2024Sanchez (hamstring) will start at catcher and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will make a start for the first time since exiting last Tuesday's 8-2 win over the Rays with right hamstring tightness, but he had been available off the bench for the last few days and served as a late-inning defensive replacement at first base in Friday's 3-1 win over the Cubs. He'll be back behind the dish Monday while No. 1 catcher William Contreras gets a day off from catching and serves as the Brewers' designated hitter.
May 3 2024Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Friday that Sanchez (hamstring) is not yet 100 percent but is "good to go" and will be available off the bench, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Eric Haase is on the Brewers' taxi squad just in case, but it doesn't appear at this point that the team plans to add him to the active roster. Sanchez had to be removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays with right hamstring tightness, but it sounds like he could pinch hit Friday, if needed.
Apr 30 2024Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rays with right hamstring tightness. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was grabbing at his hamstring after beating a throw to first base during the first inning, and he was quickly taken out of the game by a trainer. The severity of his injury isn't immediately apparent, but the Brewers will take a closer look at him in the clubhouse and should provide more information relatively soon.
Apr 29 2024Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 3-for-10 with a pair of doubles, a walk, two runs and an RBI while making starts in each of the last three games, with two coming as a designated hitter and one coming at catcher. The Brewers haven't yet shown a willingness to deploy Sanchez at DH on a consistent basis, so he seems likely to remain in a part-time role while top backstop William Contreras is healthy.
Apr 24 2024Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 2-1 loss to the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was responsible for the Brewers' lone run Tuesday with a 432-foot blast off Bailey Falter to lead off the eighth inning. It's the second long ball of the year for Sanchez -- the 31-year-old backstop has primarily served as a bench option in the early going, backing up William Contreras with Rhys Hoskins serving as Milwaukee's primary DH. Sanchez is slashing just .167/.211/.361 with three RBI and two runs scored through his first 38 plate appearances.
Apr 2 2024Sanchez is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game versus the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started at designated hitter against a left-hander on Opening Day, but he's now been on the bench for each of the next three games versus righties. It's not a good sign for fantasy managers who rostered him as a second catcher. Rhys Hoskins is at DH on Tuesday, with Jake Bauers handling first base.
Mar 30 2024Sanchez isn't in the Brewers' lineup Saturday against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started as the Brewers' DH on Friday, but he will take a seat after going 0-for-2 in the first game of the year. Rhys Hoskins will serve as the designated hitter instead, allowing Jake Bauers to pick up a start at first base against right-hander Luis Severino.
Mar 9 2024Sanchez (hand) is in the lineup for Milwaukee's Cactus League game against Seattle on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has spent the first portion of spring training recovering from a right hand injury he suffered during the offseason. He logged three hits over six at-bats while hitting on the back fields Wednesday and will make his spring debut as the Brewers' designated hitter -- a role Sanchez is expected to fill often in the regular season.
Mar 7 2024Sanchez (hand) took six at-bats on the back fields Wednesday and could make his Cactus League debut before his initial March 14 estimate, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Working his way back from a right hand injury, Sanchez had a home run, a double and a single in those six at-bats and felt good, with Brewers manager Pat Murphy saying the catcher could play "very soon." The 31-year-old will back up William Contreras at catcher and is also expected to receive ample playing time at designated hitter for Milwaukee this season.
Mar 1 2024Sanchez (hand) could make his Cactus League debut March 14 against the Mariners, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's not clear whether the plan is to have him catch or serve as a designated hitter initially, but it will give Sanchez just under two weeks' worth of games to get ready for Opening Day. The 31-year-old has been eased into things this spring after injuring his hand in an offseason workout. Sanchez is projected to serve as Milwaukee's DH and backup catcher.
Feb 28 2024Sanchez (hand) will take batting practice Wednesday, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will be getting in his first BP of the spring, as he's slightly behind the Brewers' other position players in camp due to the right hand issue he suffered in an offseason workout. The 31-year-old -- who previously fractured the hand in September -- caught a live batting practice session Tuesday. At this stage, his ability to swing the bat comfortably may be of greater concern than his ability to play defense.
Feb 22 2024Sanchez suffered a hand injury during a workout several weeks ago which was the reason for the hold up with his contract, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It was originally believed that Sanchez's right wrist -- which he fractured in September -- was what delayed the finalization of his deal with the Brewers. The 31-year-old backstop has already been cleared for baseball activities, so his hand (and wrist) shouldn't prevent him from seeing playing time during spring training, but it may be something to monitor going forward.
Feb 21 2024Sanchez finalized a one-year contract with the Brewers on Wednesday, with the deal guaranteeing him $3 million rather than the initial $7 million that the two sides had agreed upon two weeks earlier, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The deal will feature incentives that will allow Sanchez to get back to the $7 million figure, provided he stays healthy after the Brewers had some concerns about his right wrist following a physical. The deal also contains a mutual option for 2025, according to Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Sanchez batted .218/.292/.500 with 19 homers over just 260 plate appearances last season with the Padres. He's slated to see ample time at designated hitter while also backing up William Contreras at catcher.
Feb 20 2024Sanchez's reported one-year deal with the Brewers is close to being finalized, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez and the Brewers had agreed to terms back on Feb. 7, but the team became concerned with Sanchez's right wrist following his physical, causing the deal to be put on hold temporarily. It's possible that Sanchez's wrist issues led him to take a lower salary than the $7 million originally reported, but he may still be able to reach that number via incentives. The 31-year-old catcher is expected to see significant time at designated hitter while serving as William Contreras' backup.
Feb 16 2024Sanchez did not report to Brewers camp Wednesday with the rest of the team's pitchers and catchers, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He has still not arrived as of Friday and there's no word on when or if his reported one-year, $7 million contract will be finalized. Rosiak speculated Wednesday that negotiations might still be ongoing. Assuming the deal does eventually become official, Sanchez is expected to see plenty of action at designated hitter as well as backing up William Contreras at catcher.
Feb 7 2024Sanchez signed a one-year, $7 million contract with the Brewers on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez spent most of last season with the Padres, where he slashed .218/.292/.500 with 19 homers and 46 RBI after being claimed by the team in late May. The 31-year-old was particularly effective against lefties, putting up a .984 OPS over 79 plate appearances. Now with Milwaukee, Sanchez will likely receive most of his at-bats at designated hitter while also giving the Crew another option at catcher behind starter William Contreras.
Sep 11 2023The Padres transferred Sanchez (wrist) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez had already been ruled out for the season after fracturing his right wrist last week, so his move to the 60-day IL was merely procedural. The transaction opens up a spot on the 40-man roster for right-handed reliever Nick Hernandez, whose contract was selected from Triple-A El Paso.
Sep 8 2023Sanchez was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday, retroactive to Sept. 7, with a right wrist fracture. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's season is now officially over after he broke his wrist earlier this week. He slugged 19 home runs in just 260 plate appearances with the Padres, which could be enough to land him a major-league contract this winter after he bounced around in 2023.
Sep 6 2023Padres manager Bob Melvin said Wednesday that Sanchez has a fractured wrist, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With less than a month left in the season, a fractured wrist likely spells the end of Sanchez's 2023 campaign. He slashed .220/.292/.504 across 257 plate appearances upon joining the Padres in late May. Luis Campusano figures to take over as San Diego's primary catcher for the remainder of the year.
Sep 5 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano (groin) will return at catcher and bat sixth. Sanchez went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a walk in the Padres' loss to Philadelphia on Monday.
Sep 3 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is in the midst of a five-game hit streak during which he's gone 6-for-17 with a double and two homers, but he finds himself on the bench for the second time in San Diego's past three games. Luis Campusano has also hit well with an .856 OPS this season and will work behind the plate Sunday.
Sep 2 2023Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 6-1 win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has gone 6-for-17 (.353) with two homers and three RBI over his last five games. The veteran catcher is up to 19 long balls this season, putting him one away from his fifth 20-homer season. Through 72 contests, he's slashing .220/.288/.500 with 46 RBI, 33 runs scored and eight doubles. Down the stretch, Sanchez will likely split time behind the dish with Luis Campusano as the Padres try to get the younger catcher some more major-league experience.
Sep 1 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday versus the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano will start at catcher while Manny Machado takes a turn as the Padres' designated hitter and Matthew Batten covers third base. Sanchez is sitting on a four-game hitting streak and has tallied 18 homers and 44 RBI in 68 total games for San Diego.
Aug 30 2023Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game in St. Louis. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano caught all 10 innings of Tuesday's loss to the Cardinals but is back behind the plate even with Wednesday being a day game after a night game. Sanchez has homered six times in August and had started five of the previous six contests before sitting in two straight.
Aug 29 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Cardinals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano will start at catcher and bat seventh for the visiting Padres. Manny Machado is taking a turn as the DH and hitting third. Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a double in Monday's series opener in St. Louis and is slashing .216/.289/.500 with 18 homers and 44 RBI through 66 games for San Diego.
Aug 27 2023Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez put the Padres ahead 3-1 in the second inning with his blast, which was his sixth homer over 16 games in August. For the month, he's still batting just .241 (13-for-54), but he's been locked in from a power perspective. Overall, the catcher is at a .215/.287/.493 slash line with 18 long balls, 45 RBI, 32 runs scored and seven doubles over 68 contests between the Mets and the Padres this season.
Aug 26 2023Sanchez isn't in the Padres' lineup Saturday against Milwaukee. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After belting his 17th homer of the season in Friday's loss, Sanchez will begin Saturday's contest in the dugout. Luis Campusano will take Sanchez's place behind the dish and bat sixth.
Aug 19 2023Sanchez isn't in the Padres' lineup for the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Arizona, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After going 0-for-5 across his last two games, Sanchez will yield catching duties to Luis Campusano for the first game of Saturday's action. The 30-year-old backstop figures to return for the nightcap.
Aug 17 2023Sanchez is out of the lineup Thursday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started at catcher in the final two games of the Padres' previous three-game set against the Orioles. Luis Campusano will get the call behind the plate in Thursday's series opener versus Arizona. Manny Machado is occupying the DH role as Ha-Seong Kim covers third base.
Aug 15 2023Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 10-3 win over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's big blast in the first inning gave the Padres all they needed for the win. He's hitting .300 in August (9-for-30) with four homers and nine RBI over eight games this month. Overall, the catcher is at a .221/.297/.503 slash line with 16 homers, 41 RBI, 30 runs scored and seven doubles through 219 plate appearances. Despite the strong recent form at the plate, Sanchez has been splitting time pretty evenly with Luis Campusano.
Aug 14 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Monday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano will start at catcher and Garrett Cooper is serving as the Padres' designated hitter. Sanchez hasn't strung together many consecutive starts in recent weeks even though he boasts a 1.048 OPS with five home runs over his last nine games.
Aug 12 2023Sanchez isn't in the Padres' lineup Saturday against the Diamondbacks. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has been alternating starts with Luis Campusano since Monday, and Saturday will mark Campusano's turn to start behind the dish. Sanchez is 6-for-22 with three home runs since the start of August.
Aug 9 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano will start at catcher and Ji-Man Choi will serve as the Padres' designated hitter. Sanchez went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's loss at Seattle, but he's registered a strong .812 OPS with 15 homers and 36 RBI across 54 games since joining San Diego on a waiver claim from the Mets in late May.
Aug 7 2023Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres and Dodgers are concluding their four-game series with a rare Monday day game after a Sunday night game, so Sanchez will get a breather after he was behind the plate for both of the previous two contests while going 3-for-7 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and an additional run. Luis Campusano will draw the start at catcher Monday, but Sanchez still appears to be the Padres' preferred option at the position for now.
Aug 4 2023Sanchez isn't in the Padres' lineup Friday against the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will catch a breather Friday after going 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI during Wednesday's blowout win over Colorado. Luis Campusano will fill in behind the dish and bat eighth.
Aug 2 2023Sanchez went 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in Wednesday's win over Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez now has two multi-homer games in his last four contests. He took Kyle Freeland deep to extend San Diego's lead to 4-1 in the 6th inning before launching a 440-foot bomb off Daniel Bard in the ninth. Sanchez drove in two more runs with a base hit later in the frame, capping the Padres' seven-run inning. Sanchez now has seven homers, 15 RBI and a 1.045 OPS in his last 15 games. His slash line is up to .214/.289/.491 with 14 homers, 36 RBI and 26 runs scored across 194 plate appearances this season while getting the majority of starts behind the plate in San Diego.
Jul 31 2023Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two solo homers in Sunday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went deep in the fourth and fifth innings to lead the Padres to a series sweep. While he's cooled down this month, the veteran catcher has still knocked five home runs while registering a .795 OPS in 19 July games. For the season, he's slashing .213/.289/.475 with 18 extra-base hits and 32 RBI.
Jul 30 2023Sanchez will start at catcher and bat eighth in Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The recent arrival of Brett Sullivan from Triple-A El Paso to provide the Friars with a third option behind the plate looks as though it'll be beneficial to both Sanchez and Luis Campusano. The two have now both been included in the lineup in five consecutive games, with one starting at catcher and the other starting at designated hitter. The Padres' remaining bench options beyond Sullivan (Matt Carpenter, Matthew Batten and Alfonso Rivas) haven't made compelling cases to see more work at DH, so Sanchez's playing time should be fairly secure while he's been able to stay productive at the plate. In 11 games since the All-Star break, Sanchez has slashed .235/.341/.559 with three home runs and 5:4 BB:K.
Jul 25 2023Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Pirates. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez posted his second three-hit game of the campaign and had his first multi-hit effort since June 30. The 30-year-old is batting just .208 in July but has hits in four of his past five games, going 6-for-16 with two homers and six RBI.
Jul 22 2023Sanchez will sit for the second straight game Saturday against the Tigers, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez generated a fair amount of excitement by hitting .255/.300/.681 with six homers in his first 13 games as a Padre, but things have gone downhill fast since then. In his last 29 games, he's homered just three times while slashing .159/.257/.284. Luis Campusano starts for the second consecutive game behind the plate and could be in the process of claiming the starting role.
Jul 19 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Wednesday at Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Luis Campusano, who returned from the 60-day injured list Tuesday, will start at catcher and bat seventh versus the Blue Jays and right-hander Jose Berrios. Fernando Tatis is taking a turn as the Padres' designated hitter.
Jul 15 2023Sanchez isn't in the Padres' lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 0-for-3 with a run scored during Game 1, bringing his batting average down to just .195 on the season. Austin Nola will start behind the dish for Game 2 and bat eighth.
Jul 1 2023Sanchez will sit Saturday against Cincinnati, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez sits for the second time in three games, which follows a stretch in which he started six of seven behind the plate. He's been a productive player since joining the Padres at the end of May, slashing .213/.300/.472 with seven homers in 29 games. Austin Nola will be the Padres' catcher Saturday.
Jun 29 2023Sanchez is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Pittsburgh. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The two teams are playing a day game after a night game, and Sanchez had started five of the last six contests, so he'll understandably get a breather in the series finale. Austin Nola will catch Joe Musgrove on Thursday.
Jun 25 2023Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Nationals, AJ Cassavell of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started the past four games and will receive a breather after going 4-for-13 with a home run, four walks, three RBI and three runs. Austin Nola will step in behind the plate to catch for Seth Lugo.
Jun 23 2023Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a three-run home run and two runs scored in Thursday's win over the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez broke out of his recent slump in a big way, crushing a three-run shot to center field in the first inning to put the Padres up 3-0. He would later add two singles while also coming around to score a second time, giving him his first three-hit performance of the season. The catcher had gone 0-for-18 over his previous seven games, but he now has six homers and 17 RBI in June to go along with 10 runs scored.
Jun 20 2023Sanchez is not in the starting lineup Tuesday versus the Giants, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will take a seat after he went 0-for-4 with a strikeout in Monday's extra-inning loss. Austin Nola will draw the start at catcher and bat ninth against San Francisco.
Jun 18 2023Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has just one hit, a three-run home run, over his past six games and will head to the bench for Sunday's series finale versus Tampa Bay. Austin Nola will step in behind the plate to catch for Joe Musgrove.
Jun 15 2023Sanchez is not in the lineup Thursday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Austin Nola is catching and Nelson Cruz is serving as the Padres' designated hitter versus the Guardians and left-hander Logan Allen. Sanchez will grab some rest after delivering a .936 OPS with six home runs and 15 RBI across his first 14 games with San Diego.
Jun 13 2023Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's first-inning blast was enough to put the Padres ahead for good. The catcher has seen the ball well lately, going 7-for-29 (.241) with four homers and 11 RBI over his last seven contests. He's up to six long balls, 16 RBI, nine runs scored, two doubles and a .245/.281/.623 slash over 16 contests between the Padres and the Mets this season. His solid hitting with San Diego has allowed him to take a starting role over Austin Nola.
Jun 9 2023Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Friday's 9-6 win over the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has homered three times over his last four games while adding seven RBI in that span. All five of his homers on the year have come in 10 games with San Diego after he bounced around multiple organizations to start the year. He's at a .275/.318/.700 slash line through 44 plate appearances. The power may be legit, but he won't bat that well all year -- he hasn't hit higher than .232 over the last five seasons.
Jun 7 2023Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a double, a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's 10-3 victory over Seattle. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez extended the Padres' lead to 4-0 with a three-run, 414-foot shot off George Kirby with two outs in the third inning. The 30-year-old Sanchez has continued to mash with San Diego -- he's now 9-for-29 (.310) with four home runs and a 1.168 OPS through 32 plate appearances while seeing the majority of starts behind the plate.
Jun 5 2023Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and a walk against the Cubs in Monday's 5-0 win. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez put the Padres on the board in the second inning with a two-run shot to left field. The veteran catcher has logged just 28 at-bats for San Diego so far, but he's already gone deep three times -- one more than fellow backstops Austin Nola and Luis Campusano (thumb) have produced over 128 at-bats combined. Sanchez should have an open path to the primary catcher role for the Padres moving forward given the struggles of Nola in particular.
Jun 4 2023Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cubs, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Padres have shown no hesitation about breaking Sanchez in as a full-time player since he was claimed off waivers from the Mets early last week. The 30-year-old has picked up starts at either designated hitter or catcher in each of the last five games, going 5-for-17 with a pair of home runs, four RBI and two additional runs. Austin Nola will get a turn behind the plate Sunday, but Sanchez still looks like the Padres' preferred catching option for the time being.
Jun 1 2023Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a homer, three RBI and two runs scored in Thursday's 10-1 win over the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has gotten off to quite a start with the Padres. He's homered in back-to-back games while going 4-for-11 with four RBI in three contests since being claimed off waivers from the Mets. The 30-year-old Sanchez should see regular at-bats in San Diego, likely splitting time behind the plate with Austin Nola while Luis Campusano (thumb) is sidelined through the All-Star break. While Sanchez is now four years removed from his 34-home-run season, he could be worth a look in deeper fantasy leagues.
May 30 2023Sanchez is catching and batting seventh in his Padres debut Tuesday versus the Marlins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was claimed off waivers from the Mets on Monday and might be poised for a fairly regular role at catcher given how badly Austin Nola has struggled. Brett Sullivan was optioned out to Triple-A El Paso upon Sanchez's arrival.
May 29 2023Sanchez was claimed off waivers by the Padres on Monday, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: San Diego has received so little production from its catchers this season that the team has decided to roll the dice on Sanchez. He's no sure bet to provide more at the plate, of course, considering he's hit only .195/.287/.392 since the start of the 2020 campaign. He has popped 49 homers over that span, though, so the Friars will hope he has a little juice left in his bat.
May 21 2023Sanchez is hitting eighth and starting behind the plate for the first game of a doubleheader against the Guardians on Sunday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will be making his first start as a member of the Mets against Tanner Bibee and the Guardians. The two-time All-Star will handle catching duties with Francisco Alvarez getting a breather to open the twin billing.
May 19 2023The Mets selected Sanchez from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After signing a minor-league deal with the Mets on May 9, Sanchez's promotion will prevent him from exercising his opt-out clause. The 30-year-old backstop holds a .671 OPS in Triple-A this season but has excelled since joining the Mets' Triple-A team, slashing .308/.514/.500 through 37 plate appearances. Sanchez will likely be used off the bench until Tomas Nido (eye) and Omar Narvaez (calf) return from their injuries.
May 18 2023Sanchez will have his contract selected and be promoted to the majors on Friday, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez joined the Mets on a minor-league deal May 9, and he had an opt-out clause in his contract for Friday. The Mets will ensure he remains with the team by adding him to the big-league roster after he hit .318 with one home run, five RBI and two runs scored in seven games with Triple-A Syracuse. He may get some playing time in the short term if Francisco Alvarez (undisclosed) can't return to the lineup, though Sanchez will likely serve primarily as a bench bat.
May 9 2023Sanchez signed a minor-league contract with the Mets on Tuesday, Joel Sherman of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez opted out of his minor-league deal with the Giants last week after hitting just .164/.319/.182 with zero home runs and 19 strikeouts in 16 games at Triple-A Sacramento. The Mets will hope he can rediscover his power stroke at Triple-A Syracuse and give them some needed catching depth with Omar Narvaez (calf) slated to miss at least another month.
May 2 2023Sanchez was released by the Giants on Tuesday after exercising his opt-out clause, Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic report. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez joined the Giants on a minor-league contract back in late March and couldn't force his way onto the major-league roster as he struggled to a .164/.319/.182 batting line with zero home runs and 19 strikeouts in 16 games at Triple-A Sacramento. Blake Sabol and Joey Bart remain situated as the catching tandem in San Francisco.
Mar 31 2023Sanchez signed a minor-league contract with the Giants on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will first report to the team's spring training complex in Arizona before eventually being assigned to a minor-league affiliate. The catcher will have the ability to opt out of his contract if he's not promoted to the majors by May 1. Sanchez has managed a lowly .195/.287/.394 batting line over the last three seasons, although he has hit 49 homers during that span. The Giants currently have Joey Bart and Robert Perez handling catching duties, with Blake Sabol operating as a third catcher/utility player.
Oct 5 2022Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a double, a home run, four RBI and two runs scored in Wednesday's win over the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez got things started for the Twins in the top of the first inning with a three-run blast to put Minnesota on the board. He then hit an RBI double in the second inning to put his squad up 7-0. The big day comes as he was 0-for-20 with eight strikeouts in his last five games, inching his batting average towards the dreaded Mendoza line. On the season, he finishes with a .205/.282/.377 line with 16 home runs over 128 games.
Sep 28 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Ryan Jeffers (thumb) back in the lineup Wednesday after an extended stay on the injured list, Sanchez's time as the Twins' clear No. 1 catcher looks to be over. Expect the two to work in a timeshare over the final week of the season, with Sanchez also being a candidate to pick up starts at designated hitter.
Sep 25 2022Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's 8-4 win against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez produced a sacrifice fly in the first inning and broke the game open in the fifth, slugging a 432-foot, three-run homer to give Minnesota a 7-3 lead. The long ball was his first since Sept. 5 -- a span of 17 games. Sanchez has struggled this month, slashing .174/.231/.290 with a 30.8 percent strikeout rate, though he has knocked in 12 runs over 22 games.
Sep 22 2022Sanchez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is hitting .175 with one home run, 22 strikeouts and three walks in 20 games this month. Caleb Hamilton will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
Sep 19 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez closed out the weekend by making two straight starts behind the dish, so he'll sit Monday while the Twins' series in Cleveland concludes with a day game. Sandy Leon will serve as the Twins' starting catcher Monday.
Sep 17 2022Sanchez isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Cleveland, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started the last four games and went 3-for-16 with a double, two RBI and three strikeouts. Sandy Leon will start behind the dish and bat ninth during the first game of Saturday's twin bill.
Sep 11 2022Sanchez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a breather with the Twins playing a day game following a night game. Sandy Leon will replace Sanchez behind the plate.
Sep 9 2022Sanchez will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Friday against the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Although Sandy Leon is starting behind the dish Friday, the Twins will keep Sanchez in the lineup as the designated hitter. Sanchez currently holds a .688 OPS this season, but that number jumps up to .799 when he serves as Minnesota's DH.
Aug 31 2022Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, two runs and a strikeout Tuesday against Boston but will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Sandy Leon is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
Aug 30 2022Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's victory over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez padded Minnesota's lead Tuesday with a solo shot in the sixth inning, his 13th of the season. The home run is the catcher's second in his last four games and comes as he is working to earn primary catching duties rather than splitting time with Sandy Leon. Unfortunately for Sanchez, he struck out again and has now done so 10 times in his last 24 at-bats.
Aug 29 2022Sanchez isn't in the lineup Monday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games after he went 0-for-3 with a walk and two strikeouts Sunday. Sandy Leon is starting behind the plate and batting ninth.
Aug 27 2022Sanchez isn't starting Saturday against the Giants. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is getting a day off after he went 2-for-7 with a home run, a double, two runs and two RBI over the last two games. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
Aug 24 2022Sanchez will sit Wednesday versus the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will take a seat after he went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's series opener. Sandy Leon will take over behind the plate and bat ninth against Houston.
Aug 22 2022Sanchez will sit Monday versus the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will take a seat for a second straight game Monday. Sandy Leon will start again behind the plate and bat ninth in the series finale.
Aug 21 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will sit in favor of Sandy Leon, with the two catchers having now alternated starts over the past 12 games. With Sanchez regarded as the inferior defender, he'll likely need to show improvement at the dish to work his way out of the timeshare. Since the All-Star break, Sanchez is slashing an unremarkable .224/.333/.306 in 16 games.
Aug 19 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The Twins have alternated starters behind the plate for each of the past 10 games, and that trend will continue Friday after Sanchez went 0-for-2 with a walk and a run during Wednesday's series finale versus the Royals. Sandy Leon will form a battery with Dylan Bundy and bat ninth.
Aug 16 2022Sanchez is not starting Tuesday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sandy Leon will catch while Sanchez, slashing .308/.379/.423 in eight games this month, rests. Sanchez has started roughly half of Minnesota's games lately and that trend figures to continue.
Aug 14 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Angels, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has a .304/.360/.435 slash line through seven contests in August, but he'll take a seat for the second time in the past three games. Sandy Leon will start behind the plate Sunday as the pair continues to split playing time.
Aug 12 2022Sanchez will sit Friday against the Angels, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has a .794 OPS and one homer in six games so far this August. Sandy Leon will get the start behind the plate in his absence.
Aug 11 2022Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and an additional run scored in Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: When Sanchez swatted a 400-foot solo shot in the fifth inning, it marked his first long ball in over a month. The backstop slashed a miserable .174/.255/.196 with only one extra-base hit during the drought. Sanchez is far removed from his peak days as one of the game's premier power hitters.
Aug 9 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Dodgers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has a .482 OPS in 11 games since the All-Star break and will head to the bench Tuesday for the third time in Minnesota's past four contests. Sandy Leon will receive another start behind the plate.
Aug 5 2022Sanchez is not in Friday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez hasn't had a multi-hit game since late June and is slashing .155/.231/.225 with one home run over his last 22 games. Sandy Leon is starting behind the dish and hitting ninth.
Aug 3 2022Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday against Detroit. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a day off after he went 2-for-8 with a strikeout over the last two games. Sandy Leon is starting behind the plate after his contract was selected Wednesday.
Jul 31 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will be receiving some much-needed maintenance after he started behind the plate in each of the Twins' last nine games, a streak that dates back to before the All-Star break. Caleb Hamilton will get a rare turn behind the dish Sunday while Sanchez rests.
Jul 28 2022Sanchez went 1-for-2 with an RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's 10-4 loss to the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He caught Milwaukee napping in the second inning to steal his second bag of the season, and only the sixth of his career. Sanchez then got lifted for a pinch hitter in the seventh inning with the game seemingly out of reach. The 29-year-old has had a rough July at the plate, slashing .171/.261/.268 through 14 games with one homer and six RBI, but he'll remain Minnesota's primary catcher with Ryan Jeffers (thumb) sidelined until September, barring a significant addition by the Twins at the trade deadline.
Jul 17 2022Sanchez will start at catcher and bat ninth in Sunday's game against the White Sox, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez had been starting to lose out on work at designated hitter to begin the past week, but top backstop Ryan Jeffers' (thumb) move to the injured list Friday should pave the way for Sanchez to see steady work behind the dish. He'll be making his third consecutive start at catcher after going 2-for-7 with a walk and a run over the past two contests.
Jul 14 2022Sanchez isn't starting Thursday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has lost out on playing time recently and will retreat to the bench for the fifth time in the last seven matchups. Jose Miranda is serving as the designated hitter and batting seventh.
Jul 13 2022Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Brewers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has gone 1-for-7 with a two-run homer, a walk and two strikeouts over the last two games and will take a seat for the fourth time in the last six matchups. Byron Buxton is serving as the designated hitter while Gilberto Celestino starts in center field.
Jul 10 2022Sanchez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rangers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer Saturday but will take a seat Sunday for the second time in the past four games. Ryan Jeffers will receive another start behind the plate while Byron Buxton rests his legs as the designated hitter.
Jul 8 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game at Texas, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is mired in a 2-for-17 slump and finds himself on the bench for the second straight game. Alex Kirilloff (undisclosed) will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Gordon starts in left field.
Jul 6 2022Sanchez will sit Wednesday versus the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a day off after he went 1-for-3 with a walk in Tuesday's win. Luis Arraez will slide into the designated hitter spot while Jose Miranda enters the lineup at first base and will bat seventh against the White Sox.
Jul 2 2022Sanchez was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was scheduled to get a day off Saturday, but he'll start behind the dish and bat eighth after Ryan Jeffers (thumb) was scratched. Over the last three games, Sanchez has gone 1-for-11 with a double, a run and three strikeouts.
Jul 1 2022Sanchez (heel) replaced an injured Ryan Jeffers in the third inning and went 0-for-2 in Friday's 3-2 victory over the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez had exited Thursday's game early due to a heel injury, but he was able to get behind the plate Friday. He'll likely start Saturday's game with Jeffers having a sore hand.
Jun 30 2022Sanchez left Thursday's loss to Cleveland in the ninth inning due to a heel injury, but an imaging exam after the game showed no serious damage, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will likely need to sit out a game or two before he's ready to play again. Ryan Jeffers replaced Sanchez in the game and will likely start at catcher while he's sidelined.
Jun 28 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Guardians. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was behind the plate for the Twins' 3-2 loss in Game 1, finishing 1-for-4 with two strikeouts. Ryan Jeffers will catch starting pitcher Josh Winder in the nightcap, and with Luis Arraez serving as Minnesota's designated hitter, the team won't have a spot in the lineup for Sanchez. The Twins also activated Jorge Polanco (back) from the 10-day injured list ahead of Game 2, and his return could result in Sanchez losing out on more opportunities to DH on his non-catching days.
Jun 26 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will sit for the second time this weekend while Ryan Jeffers checks in behind the dish and while Byron Buxton gets a day out of the outfield to serve as the Twins' designated hitter. Though he's getting on base at a .250 clip in June and has produced only six extra-base hits (two home runs, four doubles) in 19 games on the month, Sanchez still appears to be the Twins' preferred option at DH.
Jun 24 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started the past seven games and will head to the bench Friday after going 5-for-26 with a home run, two RBI and five runs during that stretch. Ryan Jeffers will work behind the plate while Jose Miranda serves as the designated hitter.
Jun 14 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is 2-for-19 over his past five contests and will take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Byron Buxton will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Gilberto Celestino starts in center field.
Jun 12 2022Sanchez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is hitting .125 with one home run and nine strikeouts in nine games this month. Luis Arraez is in at designated hitter while Ryan Jeffers starts behind the dish.
Jun 9 2022Sanchez and the Twins agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez made $6.35 million with the Yankees last year, and he'll get a fairly hefty pay raise during his first year with the Twins. The 29-year-old has received regular playing time over his first two months in Minnesota, and he's slashed .224/.282/.435 with seven home runs, 27 RBI, 16 runs and a stolen base over 44 games.
Jun 8 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will receive some routine maintenance after he was included in the lineup in five of the Twins' last six games as either a catcher or designated hitter. Ryan Jeffers will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday, while the Twins ease shortstop Carlos Correa (illness) back in as their DH in his first game back from the COVID-19-related injured list.
Jun 4 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a day off after he went 1-for-11 with a walk and five strikeouts over the last three games. Byron Buxton will serve as the designated hitter while Mark Contreras starts in center field.
May 31 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Ryan Jeffers behind the plate for Game 2 and Byron Buxton getting a game out of the field and serving as the designated hitter, Sanchez will hit the bench for the nightcap. He started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Twins' 8-2 win in Game 1.
May 30 2022Sanchez is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Monday's matchup with the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After missing Sunday's contest with a heat-related illness, Sanchez is back in the lineup Monday. The 29-year-old went 5-for-12 and scored a run in the series against the Royals, but he has not gone deep since May 17.
May 29 2022Sanchez (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was pulled from Saturday's contest due to a heat-related illness and will be sidelined for at least one additional contest. Byron Buxton will rest his legs as Minnesota's designated hitter Sunday while Royce Lewis will start in center field.
May 28 2022Sanchez was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals due to a heat-related illness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started behind the dish Saturday and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to being replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 29-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Royals.
May 23 2022Sanchez isn't starting Monday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a day off after starting in the last nine games. During that time, he hit .286 with three homers, six doubles, 12 RBI and four runs. Trevor Larnach will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Gordon starts in left field Monday.
May 16 2022Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 3-1 victory versus Oakland on Monday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was the only Minnesota player with multiple hits in the contest, and his sixth-inning 433-foot homer provided the final run in his team's win. The veteran has largely alternated time behind the plate and at DH so far his season, which has kept his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis. Sanchez is slashing a modest .217/.294/.424 on the campaign, but he has picked things up of late, going 5-for-15 with three doubles, two homers and four RBI over his past four games.
May 12 2022Sanchez isn't starting Thursday's regularly scheduled game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout during Wednesday's suspended game, and he was replaced behind the dish late in the blowout loss. He'll get a breather in the regularly scheduled matchup while Ryan Jeffers starts behind the plate and bats seventh.
May 7 2022Sanchez was added to the lineup for Saturday's game against the Athletics, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was initially slated to get a day off Saturday, but he'll serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth after Trevor Larnach (undisclosed) was scratched. Sanchez has hit .231 with three doubles, two runs and an RBI over his last seven games.
May 2 2022Sanchez is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Trevor Larnach will handle designated-hitter duties while Ryan Jeffers picks up a start behind the plate, closing off both of Sanchez's avenues to the lineup. The Twins are likely just extended Sanchez a breather after he recently returned from an abdominal injury to start in each of the past three games. He went 2-for-13 with a double, an RBI, a run and six strikeouts over the weekend.
Apr 26 2022Sanchez (abdomen) could still be placed on the injured list if he doesn't feel good Wednesday, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has already been out for six days, well past the point at which the Twins could backdate any injured list move to the beginning of his absence. He's expected to try to ramp up with some light activity Wednesday, but if that doesn't go well, he'll be placed on the injured list.
Apr 24 2022Sanchez (abdomen) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was a late scratch from Friday's lineup with abdominal tightness and won't re-enter the starting nine Sunday. The 29-year-old appears to have avoided a serious injury after an MRI came back clean, but he'll now have four full days to recover thanks to Monday's scheduled off day before potentially missing additional time. Ryan Jeffers will start behind the plate again in his absence.
Apr 23 2022Sanchez's MRI on his sore abdomen showed "minimal signal," according to manager Rocco Baldelli, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was scratched from Friday's lineup with the injury and won't start Saturday, either, but it looks as though he may avoid a trip to the injured list. Jose Godoy's contract was selected to give the Twins a backup to Ryan Jeffers behind the plate, but Minnesota seemingly would have placed Sanchez on the injured list as the corresponding move if the team thought he'd be out for an extended period.
Apr 22 2022Sanchez was scratched from Friday's game against the White Sox with abdominal tightness and is awaiting the results of an MRI, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 29-year-old was a late scratch from Friday's lineup due to the abdominal issue, and his availability going forward remains in question. Ryan Jeffers is poised to work as Minnesota's primary catcher should Sanchez be forced to miss any time. The team would also need to add another catcher to the 40-man roster to fill the backup role.
Apr 21 2022Sanchez will sit Thursday against the Royals, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's Twins career hasn't gotten off to a great start, as he's hit .216/.275/.378 with a 32.5 percent strikeout rate through 40 plate appearances. Ryan Jeffers starts behind the plate Thursday, with Byron Buxton returning from a knee injury to serve as the designated hitter.
Apr 16 2022Sanchez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has started in six of the first seven games of the year and has hit .227 with a homer, a double and seven RBI. Luis Arraez will serve as the designated hitter while Gio Urshela takes over at third base.
Apr 11 2022Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and an additional RBI in Sunday's win over the Mariners. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The former Yankees backstop went hitless Friday and didn't play Saturday, but he recorded a strong game in this one -- he was responsible for more than half of the team's runs while also going yard for the first time in 2022. Sanchez is expected to play a backup catcher role, but he should still see plenty of at-bats as a designated hitter.
Apr 9 2022Sanchez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez served as the designated hitter in Friday's Opening Day matchup and went 0-for-4, but he hit a deep fly ball to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning that came within feet of leaving the yard. Alex Kirilloff will DH while Nick Gordon starts in left field Saturday.
Mar 13 2022Sanchez and Gio Urshela were traded from the Yankees to the Twins on Sunday in exchange for Josh Donaldson, Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Ben Rortvedt, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After bursting onto the scene early in his career, Sanchez has had some issues with contact across the last several years, hitting just .201 across the last four seasons. Despite splitting time with Kyle Higashioka in recent years, the 29-year-old has still hit double-digit home runs in each of his major-league seasons since 2016. While Sanchez should have the chance to compete with Ryan Jeffers for playing time behind the dish after the Twins traded Mitch Garver to the Rangers on Saturday, Minnesota plans to use the 29-year-old as a designated hitter and backup catcher to begin his time with the club, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Oct 5 2021Sanchez will sit for Tuesday's Wild Card Game against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Gerrit Cole will throw to personal catcher Kyle Higashioka, as he usually does. That leaves Sanchez available to serve as a bat off the bench, and the Yankees should feel comfortable turning to him if necessary, as they've called up Rob Brantly to serve as the third catcher.
Oct 4 2021Sanchez will likely come off the bench in Tuesday's AL Wild Card Game against the Red Sox, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone said Monday that Kyle Higashioka will start behind the dish with Gerrit Cole on the mound Tuesday, and Sanchez will likely be available off the bench rather than serving as the designated hitter. The 28-year-old appeared in each of the final five games of the regular season and went 0-for-11 with two walks and eight strikeouts.
Oct 1 2021Sanchez will sit Friday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez hasn't started behind the plate for three straight games, though he did serve as the designated hitter Thursday, going 0-for-3 with three strikeouts. Kyle Higashioka remains the starting catcher Friday.
Sep 29 2021Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez started each of the last three games and went 2-for-11 with a run, a walk and five strikeouts. Kyle Higashioka will take his place behind the dish and bat ninth.
Sep 24 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez didn't start Wednesday's series finale against the Rangers -- though he did his a two-run homer as a pinch hitter -- and finds himself on the bench for the second straight contest. Kyle Higashioka will catch for Gerrit Cole in Friday's series opener.
Sep 22 2021Sanchez launched a pinch-hit two-run homer in Wednesday's win over the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher was sent to the plate with two outs in the eighth inning and took reliever Spencer Patton deep, driving in teammate Gio Urshela. It was his 23rd home run of the season and second in three contests. Sanchez has batted .191 with five homers and 11 RBI this month.
Sep 21 2021Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Monday's 4-3 win over Texas. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez helped New York build an early lead in the contest, slamming a solo homer to left field in the second inning. The long ball was his first since Sept. 9, and he has just four hits overall in 22 at-bats since that date. Despite an underwhelming campaign overall, Sanchez's .211/.315/.438 slash line and 26.1 strikeout rate are both marked improvements over his career-worst numbers last year.
Sep 19 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup Sunday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 2-for-4 during Saturday's game but will take a seat Sunday for the second time in the past three contests. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate in his place.
Sep 17 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is mired in a 2-for-25 slump and will take a seat in Friday's series opener. Kyle Higashioka will work behind the plate in his place for New York.
Sep 14 2021Sanchez will sit Tuesday against Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez sits for the second game in a row despite the fact that he hit a walkoff single in the bottom of the 10th inning Monday. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate, as he's done for the majority of Gerrit Cole's starts this season.
Sep 13 2021Sanchez will sit Monday against the Twins, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez hits the bench for the second time in three days. He's gone just 1-for-17 at the plate over his last five games. Kyle Higashioka takes over at catcher.
Sep 11 2021Sanchez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Higashioka will start at catcher and bat eighth.
Sep 9 2021Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a hit by pitch in Thursday's 6-4 loss to Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher tried to spark a ninth-inning rally with his long ball, and Luke Voit followed up with a pinch hit blast, but the comeback effort fell short. Sanchez has clubbed three homers in six games in September, but he has just one other hit in that span. He's slashing .213/.315/.446 with 21 homers, 50 RBI, 50 runs scored and 13 doubles across 384 plate appearances.
Sep 7 2021Sanchez isn't starting Tuesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 2-for-7 with two homers and six RBI across the last two games, but he'll get a breather Tuesday. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the dish with right-hander Gerrit Cole on the mound.
Sep 5 2021Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-7 loss to Baltimore. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher had a monster effort Sunday, driving in six of the Yankees' seven runs. He slugged a grand slam off Baltimore starter Keegan Akin in the second inning before adding a two-run shot off reliever Marcos Diplan in the sixth. Despite the strong showing, Sanchez was just about the only Yankees bat to perform well -- only Anthony Rizzo had an RBI besides Sanchez, and no other hitter on the team logged an extra-base hit. Sanchez is slashing .216/.319/.448 with 20 long balls, 49 RBI and 49 runs scored through 373 plate appearances.
Sep 4 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Higashioka takes over behind the plate to catch for starter Jordan Montgomery in the early afternoon contest after Sanchez caught Friday night's game. Sanchez is hitting .200/.238.300 with one home run and four RBI in 11 games since returning from the COVID-19 injured list.
Sep 3 2021Sanchez is starting Friday versus the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher sat out of Wednesday's series finale against the Angels but returns to the lineup Friday and will bat ninth. Sanchez homered in his last start Tuesday, ending a 20-game streak without a long ball. Since the All-Star break, he has struggled to a .202 batting average with a 27.4 percent strikeout rate.
Sep 1 2021Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Angels. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez homered in Tuesday's loss to the Angels but has gone just 1-for-14 with a homer, two runs and a walk across the last four games. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate and bat sixth.
Aug 27 2021Sanchez is not starting Friday against the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get his first breather since last Saturday after going 1-for-3 with a walk in Thursday's win. Kyle Higashioka is set to catch Gerrit Cole and bat ninth.
Aug 21 2021Sanchez isn't starting Saturday against Minnesota. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez and Kyle Higashioka have alternated starts behind the dish since Sanchez returned from the injured list. He'll retreat to the bench after he went 1-for-4 in Friday's win.
Aug 19 2021Sanchez isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez returned from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and has gone 2-for-7 with a double, two runs and two strikeouts across two games since then. However, he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games while Kyle Higashioka starts at catcher and bats eighth.
Aug 17 2021Sanchez is not starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against Boston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 0-for-3 while starting in his return from the COVID-19 injured list during Game 1. He'll retreat to the bench for the nightcap as Kyle Higashioka catches and bats ninth.
Aug 15 2021Sanchez (COVID-19) will report to Double-A Somerset for a rehab assignment Sunday and could rejoin the Yankees on Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is expected to receive two or three at-bats with Somerset before rejoining the big-league club. The 28-year-old has been on the shelf since Aug. 5 after testing positive for COVID-19, but he's nearing his return to the active roster.
Aug 5 2021Manager Aaron Boone said the Yankees will place Sanchez on the COVID-19 injured list Thursday after he tested positive for the coronavirus via rapid test, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone provided the news of Sanchez's positive test just minutes after he was excluded from the Yankees' lineup released prior to Thursday's game against the Mariners. According to Kuty, Sanchez felt under the weather Wednesday and early Thursday before the positive test result emerged. The Yankees plan to confirm the result with a lab-based test, and if that also returns positive, Sanchez would have to remain on the IL for at least 10 days. The Yankees called up Rob Brantly from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to replace Sanchez on the active roster and provide catching depth behind Kyle Higashioka.
Aug 4 2021Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez had drawn starts in each of the last five games, but he'll rest after he went 2-for-4 with a double, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's blowout win. Kyle Higashioka will take over behind the dish and bat eighth.
Jul 29 2021Sanchez will sit Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez owns an .871 OPS in nine games since the All-Star break. Kyle Higashioka will catch Gerrit Cole in his absence.
Jul 25 2021Sanchez (back) went 1-for-4 with a triple and a run scored in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: In the eighth inning, Sanchez hit just the second triple of his major-league career before he scored on a Gleyber Torres single. Sanchez ended up missing just one game after dealing with back spasms. The catcher is slashing .219/.333/.470 with 17 home runs, 37 RBI, 40 runs scored and 10 doubles in 294 plate appearances.
Jul 24 2021Sanchez (back) is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old exited Friday's contest with back spasms, and apparently he's not ready to return. It's possible Sanchez may have sat out Saturday regardless, as he's 2-for-14 with five strikeouts in his career against Red Sox starter Nathan Eovaldi. Rob Brantly gets the start at catcher.
Jul 23 2021Sanchez was removed from Friday's game against the Red Sox due to a mid-back spasm. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was replaced by a pinch hitter in the top of the sixth inning after he went 0-for-1 with a run, a walk and a strikeout to begin Friday's contest. It's not yet clear whether the issue will force the 28-year-old to miss additional time.
Jul 22 2021Manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez is being held out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Red Sox after getting "dinged up" in Wednesday's 6-5 win over the Phillies, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone noted that Sanchez is available to pinch hit and is on track to catch Gerrit Cole in Friday's contest, so the backstop looks to be receiving more of a maintenance day than anything. Even so, fantasy players will want to confirm Sanchez is starting Friday before deploying him in DFS contests or leagues with daily lineup moves.
Jul 21 2021Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk in Tuesday's win over Philadelphia. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The backstop went yard for the third time over his last five games, and in fact, three of his last four hits have cleared the fences. On the surface, his overall numbers might remain underwhelming since he's just hitting .220, but he owns a decent .809 OPS and has a realistic shot at posting the third 30-homer season of his career if he keeps seeing the ball as well as he's been seeing it of late.
Jul 18 2021Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run in Saturday's rain-shortened win over the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With the game tied 1-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Sanchez went deep to right field to give the Yankees a narrow lead. The homer turned out to be the game-winner, as the contest was delayed due to heavy rain shortly thereafter and ultimately called after six frames. Sanchez is looking to turn things around amidst a difficult July during which he is batting .091 (3-for-33), though two of his three hits this month have left the yard.
Jul 11 2021Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer, a walk and two runs scored in Sunday's 8-7 loss to Houston. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's three-run shot in the eighth inning was his 15th of the season and first of July. He entered Sunday's contest stuck in a 1-for-23 rut in six appearances this month. The slugging catcher raised his OPS to .785 through 268 plate appearances.
Jul 10 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, the 28-year-old is relegated to the bench with Gerrit Cole, who prefers throwing to backup Kyle Higashioka, on the mound. Sanchez has cooled down recently, going 1-for-23 with no RBI since the start of July.
Jul 1 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Angels, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez sits after hitting .289/.372/.663 with eight homers in the month of June. Kyle Higashioka will take over behind the plate.
Jun 29 2021Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run, a double, an additional RBI and an additional run scored during Tuesay's 11-5 win over the Halos. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old started the scoring with a solo shot during the opening frame, and he came around to scoring during the fourth inning after hitting an RBI double. Sanchez is hitting .288 with eight homers, seven doubles, 19 RBI and 14 runs through 23 games in June.
Jun 27 2021Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a breather after starting the first two games of the weekend series. Kyle Higashioka will catch Gerrit Cole and bat ninth.
Jun 24 2021Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and two runs scored Thursday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez took Anthony Swarzak yard in the sixth inning to record his 13th homer of the season. It was his second long ball in as many games, and he has now recorded seven home runs in his last 13 contests. That's improved his line to .240/.344/.503 with 27 runs scored and 29 RBI across 212 plate appearances on the campaign.
Jun 22 2021Sanchez will sit Tuesday against the Royals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has swung a very hot bat over his last 20 games, hitting .344/.408/.719 with six homers. He'll sit Tuesday nonetheless, with Kyle Higashioka catching Gerrit Cole as usual.
Jun 20 2021Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Saturday's 7-5 win over the Athletics. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez kicked off a New York comeback in the sixth inning with a 416-foot solo shot to left field. The homer was his 11th of the season and fifth in his past nine games. Over that span, the backstop is slashing .313/.353/.813 with eight runs and eight RBI.
Jun 18 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against the A's, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old took a beating behind the plate Thursday versus the Blue Jays and the Yankees took a late flight back to New York, resulting in him receiving the day off Friday, per Lindsey Adler of The Athletic. Sanchez should rejoin the lineup Saturday, while Kyle Higashioka makes a spot start at catcher Friday.
Jun 17 2021Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 3-2 win over the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Entering the game as a pinch hitter for Kyle Higashioka in the seventh inning, Sanchez played hero by taking Ross Stripling deep for the final runs of the night. The 28-year-old catcher has caught fire in June, batting .302 (13-for-43) in 11 games with four doubles and four of his 10 homers on the year.
Jun 16 2021Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Higashioka will catch for Gerrit Cole while Sanchez gets the day off. Sanchez enjoyed a big game in the Yankees' 6-5 win Tuesday in the series opener, going 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double.
Jun 13 2021Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the Phillies. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez got New York on the board with a solo homer off Vince Velasquez in the second inning and later drove in Aaron Judge with a single in the eighth. While the backstop is hitting just .224/.333/.421 on the campaign, he's been better of late, going 15-for-43 with three doubles and three homers dating back to May 27.
Jun 9 2021Sanchez is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Twins. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has a 1.054 OPS in his past 11 appearances and will receive a breather after starting the last four games. Kyle Higashioka will bat eighth and catch for Gerrit Cole on Wednesday.
Jun 8 2021Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in an 8-4 win over the Twins on Tuesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez delivered a two-run blast in the ninth inning, doubling the Yankees' previous two-run lead. The long ball was the seventh of the season for the backstop, who is heating up at the plate following a cold start to the campaign. Over his past 11 games, Sanchez is batting .353 (12-for-34) with two homers, three doubles and six RBI.
Jun 7 2021Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk and two RBI in Sunday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's two-run, one-out double to deep left in the bottom of the first inning helped stake the Yankees to an early 2-1 lead, but New York ultimately couldn't avoid a series sweep. For the 14th game in a row, the Yankees were limited to five runs or fewer, but Sanchez hasn't been at major fault for the offense's recent struggles. During that 14-game stretch, Sanchez is slashing .278/.381/.444 with four extra-base hits.
Jun 3 2021Sanchez will sit Thursday against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has gone 7-for-18 with a homer and a pair of doubles over his last seven games. He'll get a rest after making back-to-back starts, with Kyle Higashioka set to catch Gerrit Cole.
May 31 2021Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Tampa Bay. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will sit for the second time in four games. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate and bat eighth in the series opener.
May 30 2021Sanchez went 2-for-3 with an RBI and a walk in Sunday's loss to the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was one of three Yankees that recorded at least two hits Sunday and also plated a run, scoring Aaron Judge with an RBI single in the top of the eighth. Sanchez has been extremely inconsistent at the plate this season but might be turning things around of late, as he has reached base safely in three of his last four contests while posting two multi-hit games in that span.
May 28 2021Sanchez is not starting Friday against the Tigers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez hits the bench despite the fact that he went 2-for-3 with a homer in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. Kyle Higashioka will catch Gerrit Cole in his absence.
May 27 2021Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a win in the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The multi-hit effort was Sanchez's fourth this season. He's still slashing just .188/.311/.375 on the year, but Kyle Higashioka hasn't done much with his increased opportunities behind the plate (.194/.299/.478), so Sanchez's playing time shouldn't take too big of a hit with the return of Giancarlo Stanton (quad) from the injured list.
May 22 2021Sanchez is out of the lineup Saturday against the White Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: As usual, Kyle Higashioka starts behind the dish with Gerrit Cole pitching. Sanchez has played in 31 games to Higashioka's 22, but with their offensive numbers so similar, the latter, who's a better defensive catcher, is progressing toward being the Yankees' preferred option at the position.
May 20 2021Sanchez (hamstring) is starting Thursday's game against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez left Tuesday's game against the Rangers with left hamstring cramps and didn't play Wednesday. However, he'll start behind the dish and bat sixth in Thursday's series finale against Texas.
May 18 2021Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Rangers with left hamstring cramps. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 28-year-old went 1-for-3 with a double, an RBI and a run before being replaced behind the plate for the bottom of the sixth inning. It appears to be a minor injury, though that doesn't necessarily mean Sanchez will be back in the lineup Wednesday.
May 16 2021Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run and a strikeout in Sunday's 10-6 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was part of a four-run rally in the first inning Sunday with his fifth home run of the season, but the Yankees were unable to pick up the win. Sanchez has now started in each of the last four games, and he's hitting .193 with 11 runs and 10 RBI this year.
May 12 2021Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez did not have a good night at the plate, as he struck out twice and grounded into an inning-ending 5-4-3 double play, but he did launch his fourth home run of the year on an opposite-field solo shot to right. The 28-year-old is slashing just .178/.333/.356 with four home runs, six RBI and 10 runs scored on the year. He has a career-best 16.1 percent walk rate so far, which is helping him get on base more despite not making much contact at the plate. Sanchez's struggles at the plate will continue to make it difficult for him to see consistent playing time since he's not a great defensive catcher.
May 7 2021Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 11-4 loss to the Nationals. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has lost his grip on the primary catching job recently, but he flashed his power with his third home run of the season in the second inning Friday. The 28-year-old has started in just four of the last 10 games and will need to perform on a more consistent basis if he hopes to carve out more playing time.
Apr 28 2021Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will take a seat for the second straight game, one day after manager Aaron Boone suggested that the struggling backstop would likely lose work to Kyle Higashioka. While stepping into the lineup for Sanchez in Tuesday's 5-1 win, Higashioka further solidified his case for earning more work by going 2-for-4 with a solo home run. With Sanchez's playing time likely headed for a downturn at least in the short term, fantasy managers in leagues that start one catcher are probably justified in cutting him.
Apr 27 2021Sanchez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is 2-for-28 with 10 strikeouts and four walks over his last nine games (28 at-bats). Kyle Higashioka, on the other hand, is looking like the better player on both sides of the ball, hitting .286/.400/.810 with three home runs in a small 10-game sample.
Apr 24 2021Sanchez isn't starting Saturday's game against Cleveland. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will take a seat for the second time in the last three games after he went 1-for-4 with a run and one strikeout in Friday's win over Cleveland. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate Saturday, batting eighth.
Apr 22 2021Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against Cleveland, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Kyle Higashioka will form a battery with Domingo German while Sanchez takes a seat for the series opener. Sanchez was behind the dish for both of the Yankees' games against Atlanta earlier in the week, going 0-for-7 between the contests to drop his season average to .200.
Apr 20 2021Sanchez (finger) is starting at catcher and batting seventh Tuesday against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He exited Saturday's game with a couple bruised fingers, but he only needed a couple days to get right. Sanchez is hitting .237/.356/.421 with two home runs in 12 games.
Apr 17 2021Sanchez (finger) won't start Sunday but could return for Tuesday's game against Atlanta, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez suffered a contusion to his right index and middle fingers after he was hit by a foul tip in the fourth inning of Saturday's loss to the Rays, and he was unable to finish the game. Although the X-rays on Sanchez's hand came back negative, Kyle Higashioka will serve as the starting catcher for Sunday's series finale against Tampa Bay. However, manager Aaron Boone was optimistic that Sanchez could return for Tuesday's series opener against Atlanta since he'll have two days to rest prior to the matchup.
Apr 12 2021Sanchez will sit Monday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has sat just twice in the season's first 10 games. As with his previous off day, he'll hit the bench with Gerrit Cole on the mound, as Kyle Higashioka takes over behind the plate.
Apr 8 2021Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a double and a walk in Wednesday's 4-3 loss to the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez made hard contact in this one, as both of his hits were sharp line drives into left field. The 28-year-old could've had two doubles on the night, but he got out of the box a little sluggishly when he thought one of his hits was going to be caught and was limited to a single instead. Sanchez has been a bit inconsistent to begin the season, delivering two-multi hit games but also two 0-for-4 efforts. Nonetheless, he should be featured regularly behind the plate while getting a rest every five days when Kyle Higashioka steps in to catch for Gerrit Cole.
Apr 6 2021Sanchez is not in Tuesday's lineup against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is Sanchez's first day off of the young season. He went 3-for-7 with a pair of home runs in the first two games of the season, then 0-for-8 with four strikeouts over the next two. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the dish and bat ninth.
Apr 3 2021Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo homer in Saturday's win over Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez gave his team a 2-1 lead with a fourth-inning shot off Ross Stripling. He's now homered in both of the first two games of the season. He's also yet to strike out, an encouraging sign after he posted a 36.0 percent strikeout rate last season.
Mar 22 2021Sanchez will be behind the plate to catch Gerrit Cole on Opening Day, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Cole was exclusively paired with backup catcher Kyle Higashioka during the latter part of the 2020 season, but the Yankees will give Sanchez another chance to receive for the team's ace April 1. The decision to sit the slugger during Cole's pitching days last season wasn't entirely for defensive reasons -- Sanchez struggled so much offensively that the team shied away from him in the playoffs as well. Sanchez is faring somewhat better at the plate this spring, slashing .194/.265/.484 in comparison to last season's .147/.253/.365 line.
Mar 7 2021Sanchez has hit two home runs and performed well behind the plate so far in spring training, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: These are promising signs for Sanchez, who struggled both offensively and defensively last season. It is also worth noting that the backstop has struck out only twice in eight plate appearances thus far -- not an earth-shattering rate for most players or even a big sample size, but a promising one for Sanchez given his 36.0 strikeout percentage last season. The 2021 campaign figures to be an important one for Sanchez, who lost his starting job in the playoffs last season and could test the patience of the organization if he gets off to a slow start.
Jan 15 2021Sanchez and the Yankees reached a one-year, $6.35 million deal Friday, avoiding arbitration, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Despite a lackluster season during the 2020 campaign in which Sanchez lost out on playing time late in the year, the two sides won't need to go to arbitration during the offseason. Sanchez will have to compete for the starting role during spring training after slashing just .147/.253/.365 with 10 home runs and 24 RBI over 178 plate appearances last year.
Dec 2 2020Sanchez was tendered a contract by the Yankees on Wednesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez posted lackluster numbers at the plate in 2020 and was rumored to be a non-tender candidate during the offseason. However, he'll remain with the Yankees next season while also avoiding arbitration. While Kyle Higashioka enters the season as the favorite to serve as the Yankees' primary catcher, Sanchez could certainly carve out more playing time in 2021 if he can return to his previous form.
Oct 8 2020Sanchez will sit for Game 4 of the ALDS against the Rays on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: It's been quite a fall from grace for the catcher, who sits in favor of Kyle Higashioka for the third time this series. It's not hard to see why the Yankees don't want Sanchez in the lineup in an elimination game, as he's gone 1-for-8 with four strikeouts this postseason after hitting a miserable .147/.253/.365 during the regular season.
Oct 7 2020Sanchez isn't in the lineup for Game 3 of the ALDS against the Rays on Wednesday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts during Game 2 on Tuesday, and he'll get a breather for the third game of the series. Kyle Higashioka will take over behind the plate.
Sep 28 2020Sanchez won't start Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: With Gerrit Cole taking the mound for the Yankees to begin the series, Kyle Higashioka will serve as his catcher as he's done during much of the regular season. However, Sanchez should be available off the bench and during the remainder of the series.
Sep 24 2020Manager Aaron Boone said deciding who will start at catcher between Sanchez and Kyle Higashioka during the playoffs will be a "day-to-day situation," Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: This is a telling announcement from Boone, as it shows that the Yankees could be running out of patience with Sanchez's struggles at the plate. The backstop has just eight hits in his last 52 at-bats and is hitting just .143/.241/.374 on the season. Higashioka has found success while seeing increased playing time of late, going 7-for-21 with four homers since Sept. 11. Both guys will likely see at-bats in the first round of the playoff's next week, but should the Yankees make a deep run, look for the hot hand to get the majority of the time behind the dish.
Sep 22 2020Sanchez isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will retreat to the bench after going 0-for-7 with one strikeout over the past two games. Kyle Higashioka will start at catcher Tuesday.
Sep 21 2020Sanchez was sore but doing okay after being hit in the neck with a foul ball Sunday against Boston, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez stayed in the game after the incident Sunday and was back in the lineup for Monday's contest against Toronto, going 0-for-4 in the loss.
Sep 19 2020Sanchez isn't starting Saturday against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez blasted a clutch home run late in Friday's contest, but he'll get a day off Saturday. Kyle Higashioka will take over behind the plate.
Sep 18 2020Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and two RBI in a 10-7 win over Toronto on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez doubled in a run during the Yankees' seven-run fourth inning and capped the team's offensive onslaught with a solo shot to left field in the seventh. The home run marked New York's 19th in its three-game series against the Blue Jays, establishing a major-league record for a regular-season series of any length. Remarkably, the two-hit effort was a first for Sanchez in 41 games this season. He's still hitting a paltry .145 overall but is building momentum by going 4-for-13 with a pair of homers, six RBI and only one strikeout over his last three starts.
Sep 16 2020Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 20-6 rout of the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: His fourth-inning shot off Anthony Kay was one of six Yankee homers on the night. Sanchez has three hits in the last four games, which counts as a hot streak for him this season -- he's slashing a woeful .131/.248/.344 through 39 contests with eight home runs, 19 RBI and a 15:55 BB:K.
Sep 8 2020Sanchez is starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez missed two consecutive games while slashing .130/.237/.350 with a 42.1 percent strikeout rate to begin the season. However, he's been working on his rhythm recently in hopes of generating more production at the plate. He'll catch and bat seventh in his return.
Sep 7 2020Sanchez sits for the second straight game Monday against Toronto. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Manager Aaron Boone indicated over the weekend that Sanchez was due for a period on the bench. It's not hard to see why, as he's hitting a miserable .130/.237/.350 on the season while striking out at a 42.1 percent clip. Kyle Higashioka will start behind the plate Monday.
Sep 6 2020Sanchez is not in the lineup Sunday and manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez's benching could last a few days, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: After wearing the Golden Sombrero on Saturday, Sanchez now has 11 strikeouts in his last five games. His .130 batting average would be the lowest in baseball by 40 points if he had enough plate appearances to qualify. Erik Kratz and Kyle Higashioka will handle catching duties until the Yankees deem Sanchez ready to return.
Sep 4 2020Sanchez isn't starting Game 2 of Friday's doubleheader against the Orioles. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Game 1 of the twin bill lasted nine innings, and Sanchez will get to rest for the nightcap. Erik Kratz will start behind the plate.
Sep 3 2020Sanchez is not in Thursday's lineup against the Mets. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has seven home runs on the season, but he has just 13 total hits while striking out at a 39.1 percent clip. At this point, it will be a challenge for him to finish the season above the Mendoza Line (current .135 average). Kyle Higashioka will start behind the dish and bat eighth.
Sep 1 2020Sanchez was checked on by trainers after taking a foul tip off his right wrist in the fifth inning against the Rays on Monday, but he was able to stay in the game, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's first throw to the mound following the incident went out to second base, but the backstop indicated that he was fine and was able to finish out the game, going 0-for-4 in the loss. There doesn't appear to be much risk of Sanchez missing time due to this particular injury.
Aug 30 2020Sanchez hit a go-ahead, pinch-hit grand slam during the win over the Mets in the second game of Sunday's doubleheader. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez broke a 1-1 tie in the eighth inning with his 453-foot pinch-hit blast. The 27-year-old is still struggling with a .134 average, but he does have six homers and 14 RBI on the season.
Aug 29 2020Sanchez is not in the starting lineup against the Mets on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is hitting just .130 with 37 strikeouts across 77 at-bats and will receive a routine day off Saturday. Erik Kratz will get the nod behind the dish in his place.
Aug 26 2020Sanchez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Wednesday's doubleheader against Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went hitless in three at-bats during the Yankees' Game 1 loss, and he'll take a seat for the second game of the twin bill. Erik Kratz will start behind the dish in his place.
Aug 20 2020Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will get a day off for the first time since Aug. 8 while the Yankees and Rays conclude their series with a matinee game. Erik Kratz will replace Sanchez behind the plate, and Aaron Hicks will serve as the Yankees' designated hitter. Sanchez is batting only .175 in August, but he's slugged six home runs in 17 games.
Aug 18 2020Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Tuesday's 6-3 loss to the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The catcher is supplying his usual power numbers with five homers and nine RBI through 20 games, but the long balls account for over half his hits, sticking Sanchez with a .138 batting average. At some point his luck on balls in play should improve, but he hasn't hit above .232 since 2017, so don't expect too dramatic a turnaround.
Aug 15 2020Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run and an additional run scored in a win over the Red Sox on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has collected exactly one hit in each of his last three games, but each hit has left the yard to push his season home-run total to four. Saturday's two-run blast came at a particularly opportune time, flipping a one-run deficit to a one-run lead in the fourth inning. Sanchez continues to strike out at a prolific rate -- with Saturday's whiff, he has now struck out at least once in all but one game this season -- but most fantasy managers will accept the lack of contact as long as the backstop continues to leave the yard often when he does hit the ball.
Aug 12 2020Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 6-3 win over Atlanta. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's only hit of the night put the Yankees on the board, as he went deep in the second inning. The catcher has struggled mightily at the dish, batting just .104/.204/.250 with two homers, four RBI and four runs scored across 54 plate appearances.
Aug 8 2020Sanchez isn't in the lineup for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Rays. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will hit the bench after going 0-for-2 with two walks and one strikeout in the first game of Saturday's twin bill. Erik Kratz will start behind the plate and bat ninth.
Aug 6 2020Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in a loss to Philadelphia on Thursday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez's availability was questionable heading into the game after he was plunked on the elbow by a pitch Wednesday, but the 27-year-old started behind the plate and cranked his first long ball of the season with a two-run shot to right field in the seventh inning. It may be premature to announce that Sanchez is out of his slump, however, as the backstop struck out two more times Thursday to bring his total to 18 in 29 at-bats on the season.
Aug 5 2020Manager Aaron Boone was "a little bit" concerned Sanchez could be forced to miss a game or two if his elbow stiffened up after being hit by a pitch Wednesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez went 0-for-2 with two strikeouts in Game 2 and never exited the contest, but a stiff elbow could obviously impact his ability to work behind the plate. The 27-year-old should be considered day-to-day, and his availability is likely to be determined by how the elbow responds Thursday.
Jul 31 2020Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Red Sox. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is 0-for-15 with 10 strikeouts through five games, so he'll receive the day off Friday to reset. Kyle Higashioka will take over behind the plate and bat ninth.
Jul 26 2020Sanchez is not in the lineup for Sunday's game at Washington. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is 0-for-7 with four strikeouts through the first two games of the season and will head to the bench for the series finale. Kyle Higashioka will take over behind the plate and bat eighth Sunday.
Jul 9 2020Sanchez caught five innings in an intrasquad game Tuesday and expects to be ready to catch a full game by Opening Day, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez dealt with a sore back and a bout with the flu in early March, but the long layoff has provided adequate time for him to get well. As long as he can maintain his health, the 27-year-old should again rank among the premier power-hitting backstops in the game this season.
Jul 5 2020Sanchez joined his teammates for summer camp at Yankee Stadium on Sunday, Marly Rivera of ESPN reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was not present at the stadium for the team's first official day of workouts Saturday, though manager Aaron Boone indicated that it was a matter of the catcher not completing intake protocol. The backstop's arrival Sunday confirms that he is healthy and ready to resume preparation for the campaign.
Jun 24 2020Sanchez should be ready to go when the season resumes, Randy Miller of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Little has been said about Sanchez's status since play was suspended, but the backstop downplayed the severity of his back tightness when it was brought to light in March and has since posted multiple videos to social media of himself doing baseball workouts. The long layoff should only benefit Sanchez as he seeks to maintain his position as the league's premier power-hitting catcher.
Apr 11 2020Sanchez has been continuing to develop a one-legged catching stance during the MLB hiatus, Brendan Kuty of NJ Advance Media reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez began working on the new stance during the early stages of camp in an effort to improve his pitch framing. With spring training suspended, players have mostly been left to train on their own. That hasn't stopped Sanchez from continuing to work on the stance, as he revealed in a video recently posted to his Instagram account.
Mar 25 2020Sanchez went 1-for-17 with seven strikeouts in Cactus League play. He also struggled behind the plate and was bothered by a sore back and a bout with the flu. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: While Sanchez remains the top power-hitting catcher in the game, his contact issues this spring serve as a stark reminder that he hit a paltry .232 with a 28 percent strikeout rate last season. His defensive issues can be partially attributed to a new catching stance that he experimented with throughout the spring, but Sanchez has always been below-average defensively and has struggled blocking balls in the dirt throughout his career. Still, his ability to hit balls out of the yard will keep Sanchez in the heart of the potent Yankee lineup on a regular basis, and the delay to the start of the regular season leaves no question about his availability for Opening Day.
Mar 13 2020General manager Brian Cashman said Friday that Sanchez has "improved" since being diagnosed with the flu Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was hampered by lower-back tightness early in spring training and was later diagnosed with the flu Tuesday. Although all spring training activities have been suspended for the foreseeable future, Sanchez's improved physical state could allow him to ramp up baseball activities in the coming days, wherever he may decide to do so. Jon Heyman of MLB Network reported earlier Friday that the majority of Yankees players plan on continuing informal workouts at the team's Tampa facility, so Sanchez could decide to do the same when he feels healthy enough.
Mar 10 2020Sanchez (back) tested positive for the flu Tuesday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was scheduled to take part in catching drills and batting practice this week before returning to game action Friday, but the illness will set him back a few days. The backstop's status for Opening Day is unlikely to be affected by the setback.
Mar 9 2020Sanchez (back) is feeling better but won't return to game action until at least Friday, Anthony Rieber of Newsday Sports reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is scheduled to take batting practice Monday, but manager Aaron Boone said he likely won't return to game action until Friday mainly due to the Yankees' schedule over the next several days. The 27-year-old is also scheduled to work on catching duties Monday and appears to be trending to a full workload ahead of his likely return to the starting lineup.
Mar 8 2020Manager Aaron Boone said he hopes Sanchez (back) will return to the lineup for Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The 27-year-old isn't listed on the travel roster for Monday's matchup with the Phillies, but he was able to participate in catching drills Sunday. Sanchez reported some soreness in his lower back Saturday after catching back-to-back days, but the issue doesn't appear to be a serious concern. Barring any continuing problems, there shouldn't be a question regarding his availability for Opening Day.
Mar 7 2020Sanchez has a sore back but is expected to return to game action Monday, George A. King III of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He played Thursday and Friday and wasn't scheduled to catch Saturday, but it's still noteworthy that he is dealing with some soreness. This doesn't sound like a reason to downgrade him in fantasy drafts, but if he is unable to get back into game action next week, that could change.
Feb 25 2020Sanchez is experimenting with a new catching stance in spring training, Pete Caldera of NorthJersey.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Per Caldera, the stance features Sanchez "setting up with his right leg in a slightly lowered position." The catcher is trying out the stance because it puts him in better position to frame low strikes for Yankees pitchers. Naturally, Sanchez will need to get completely comfortable with all aspects of the altered crouch before using it in regular-season games.
Jan 10 2020Sanchez and the Yankees agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal to avoid arbitration Friday, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez bounced back from a shaky 2018 season to hit .232/.316/.525 with 34 homers in 106 games last season. He's now broken the 30-homer plateau two out of the last three seasons.
Oct 17 2019Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Astros in Game 4 of the ALCS. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez took Josh James deep in the sixth inning to pull the Yankees to within 6-3. He had entered the game with just two hits in 21 postseason at-bats, and Thursday's homer was his first extra-base hit. If the Yankees are going to stay alive in this series, a hot streak from Sanchez would be a big help.
Sep 28 2019Sanchez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Rangers, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: He went 0-for-3 with three strikeouts Friday in his first game back from a groin injury. Austin Romine is starting behind the dish and hitting eighth.
Sep 27 2019Sanchez (groin) is back in the lineup as expected Friday against the Rangers, Erik Boland of Newsday reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez wound up missing just two weeks with a strained left groin. He's expected to play a pair of games in the final series of the regular season as he gets ready for the playoffs, though he's only expected to catch four or five innings Friday.
Sep 24 2019Sanchez (groin) took batting practice Monday, George A. King III of the New York Post reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez also caught a BP session from Masahiro Tanaka on Tuesday. The backstop has been sidelined since Sept. 12 with a groin injury but is aiming to return at some point during the Yankees' final series of the season, which begins Friday in Texas, according to Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger.
Sep 21 2019Manager Aaron Boone said Saturday that Sanchez could maybe play at some point during the Yankees' series in Texas next weekend, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: The target seemed to be the start of postseason play Oct. 4, but it sounds like Sanchez is pushing to get a few at-bats in during the final weekend of the regular season. Sanchez has progressed to hitting in the cage and performing on-field exercises. He has made two trips to the injured list due to groin issues this year, but the 26-year-old has slugged 34 homers around IL stints and is currently the No. 4 catcher in earned fantasy value.
Sep 20 2019Manager Aaron Boone is hoping that Sanchez (groin) will be ready for the start of postseason play on Oct. 4, Randy Miller of The Newark Star-Ledger reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Boone's comments seem to indicate the Yankees aren't concerned about getting Sanchez back before the end of the regular season -- little surprise given that they clinched a postseason berth Thursday night -- and are instead focusing on getting him back, or at least close, to 100 percent for the playoffs. Sanchez still has a couple steps to go in his recovery, so his status will likely be updated at least another time or two before he is ready to resume playing.
Sep 19 2019Sanchez (groin) has progressed to running on a treadmill, though his timetable remains uncertain, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez was diagnosed with a groin strain nearly one week ago, so it's good news that he's already progressed to running. When asked about his return, Sanchez stated "maybe before the season is over. We'll see how it goes with all the exams I'm getting."
Sep 17 2019Sanchez (groin) has a chance to return before the end of the regular season, though his timeline remains unclear, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez is working his way back from the groin strain which he suffered Thursday. The standard recovery timeline would have him returning right around the final few days of the regular season, though nothing's certain. The Yankees are primarily concerned with his readiness for the playoffs.
Sep 13 2019Sanchez was diagnosed with a groin strain Friday, James Wagner of The New York Times reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez battled another groin strain in late July and early August, missing slightly more than two weeks. His current injury is considered quite similar, putting his expected return date right around the final few days of the regular season. Austin Romine appears to be in line to handle the bulk of the catching duties down the stretch.
Sep 12 2019Sanchez (groin) will travel to New York for further testing after leaving Game 2 of Thursday's game against Detroit with left groin tightness, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez figures to be unavailable for Friday's game in Toronto, and he may require a trip to the injured list after suffering another groin injury. Austin Romine and Kyle Higashioka will handle the catching duties if Sanchez is forced to miss significant time.
Sep 9 2019Sanchez is not in Monday's lineup against the Red Sox, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez will head to the bench for Monday's series finale against Boston after starting the first three games of the series behind the dish and going 1-for-9 with a double, three RBI and a 4:4 BB:K. In his place, Austin Romine is starting at catcher and hitting ninth.
Sep 7 2019Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a two-run double, two walks and two runs scored in a 5-1 victory over Boston on Saturday. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Serving as the clean-up hitter, Sanchez got the Yankees on the board with a fourth-inningdouble to right field that drove in two. The 26-year-old has delivered 34 homers and 76 RBI and is slashing .237/.320/.542 in 380 at-bats this season.
Sep 4 2019Sanchez will sit Wednesday against the Rangers. ROTOWIRE RECOMMENDS: Sanchez has an excellent 1.393 OPS with five homers over his last seven games. He'll get a rest Wednesday, with Austin Romine starting behind the plate.
Aug 31 2019Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a pair of solo home runs in Saturday's win over the A's.
Aug 29 2019Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer in a victory over Seattle on Wednesday.
Aug 24 2019Sanchez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Dodgers.
Aug 23 2019Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs scored and a walk in Friday's 10-2 win over the Dodgers.
Aug 21 2019Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Tuesday's loss to Oakland.
Aug 17 2019Sanchez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Indians.
Aug 16 2019Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 19-5 loss to the Indians on Thursday.
Aug 14 2019Sanchez went 3-for-3 with a three-run home run, walk and two runs in a 6-5 victory against the Orioles on Wednesday.
Aug 12 2019Sanchez is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader against the Orioles, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.
Aug 11 2019Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.
Aug 10 2019Sanchez (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.
Aug 9 2019Sanchez (groin) is expected to be activated from the injured list prior to Saturday's game against Toronto, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.
Aug 8 2019Sanchez (groin) is on track to return from the 10-day injured list Saturday, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.
Aug 5 2019Sanchez (groin) will catch in a pair of rehab games Wednesday and Thursday, Meredith Marakovits of YES Network reports.
Aug 4 2019Manager Aaron Boone said Sunday that Sanchez (groin) would probably begin a minor-league rehab assignment early in the upcoming week, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Jul 30 2019Sanchez (groin) is doing better than anticipated but likely won't be able to return when first eligible Saturday, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic reports.
Jul 24 2019Sanchez was placed on the 10-day injured list<\/a> with a left groin strain Wednesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 24 2019Sanchez is dealing with a Grade 1 (minor) groin strain, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Sanchez will have an MRI on his left groin Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game in the eighth inning after running to first base, George A. King III of the New York Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Sanchez will have an MRI on his left groin Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's win over the Twins in the eighth inning after running to first base, George A. King III of the New York Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 23 2019Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game at Minnesota with an apparent lower leg injury, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 20 2019Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rockies, Erik Boland of Newsday<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 18 2019Sanchez isn't in the starting lineup<\/a> for Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 14 2019Sanchez is out of the lineup<\/a> for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 5 2019Sanchez is not in the lineup<\/a> for Friday's game against the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 4 2019Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a three home run in the Yankees' 8-4 extra-inning victory over the Rays on Thursday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jul 2 2019Sanchez (thumb) will bat cleanup and start behind the plate Tuesday against the Mets, Zach Braziller or the New York Post<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 30 2019Sanchez was removed from Sunday's 12-8 win over the Red Sox in the ninth inning after jamming his left thumb on a pitch in the bottom of the eighth, Brendan Kuty of The Newark Star-Ledger<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 22 2019Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Astros, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 21 2019Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a double and a two-run home run Friday against the Astros.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 19 2019Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a home run, two runs scored, four RBI and a double in Wednesday's 12-1 win over the Rays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 16 2019Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the White Sox, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 15 2019Sanchez went 1-for-3 with two runs scored, three RBI, a double and two walks in Saturday's win against the White Sox.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 11 2019Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a two-run homer as the Yankees beat the Mets 12-5 in the first game of a doubleheader Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 8 2019Sanchez is not starting Saturday<\/a> in Cleveland.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 11-7 loss at Toronto.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Sanchez admitted that he was dealing with some pain in his elbow after being hit by Lourdes Gurriel's bat in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays but still expects to play Wednesday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
Jun 5 2019Sanchez (elbow) is starting at catcher and hitting third<\/a> Wednesday against the Blue Jays.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 29 2019Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Padres, Erik Boland of Newsday<\/a> reports.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 28 2019Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-4 loss to the Padres on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
May 27 2019Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 5-2 victory against the Padres on Monday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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May 21 2019Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a three-run home run, two runs and four RBI in the Yankees' 11-4 win over the Orioles on Tuesday.Subscribe now<\/a> to instantly reveal our take on this news.
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Jul 25 2018Sanchez (groin) is expected to remain on the 10-day disabled list at least until late August, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.Sanchez was placed on the disabled list Tuesday with a right groin strain. General manager Brian Cashman stated the Yankees are hopeful Sanchez could return near the end of August, although it could be longer. Until then, they'll ride with Austin Romine and Kyle Higashioka behind the dish.
Jul 24 2018Sanchez, who was placed on the 10-day disabled list Tuesday with a right groin strain, will miss at least a couple weeks, Marc Carig of The Athletic New York reports.While he will be eligible to return on Aug. 3, it seems more likely that he is out until at least the following week. Sanchez said he reaggravated the exact same injury that cost him 20 games recently. Austin Romine will serve as the starting catcher while Kyle Higashioka works as the backup while Sanchez is sidelined.
Jul 24 2018Sanchez may have reinjured his groin in Monday night's loss to the Rays, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.Sanchez certainly looked slow late in the game, when he failed to run out a groundball. The incident appeared at first to be just a lack of hustle, though an injury would provide a believable alternative explanation. The catcher only just returned from the disabled list after missing nearly a month with a groin strain. If he is indeed injured again and unable to run out grounders, another trip to the DL is a distinct possibility. The situation should become clearer in the next few days.
Jul 24 2018Sanchez was placed on the disabled list Tuesday after an MRI confirmed that he reinjured his groin, Buster Olney of ESPN reports.This makes sense, given that Sanchez dogged a couple plays in Monday's game in a manner that hinted at him being limited with a lower-body injury. It is unclear how much time he will miss, but he was sidelined for 20 games with with his last groin injury (a Grade 1 strain). Kyle Higashioka will likely be recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to serve as the backup catcher while Tuesday's starter, Austin Romine, serves as the go-to backstop.
Jul 24 2018Sanchez is out of Tuesday's lineup against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.He had two well-publicized lack-of-hustle plays in Monday's game, so in that sense it's not surprising to see him out of the lineup. However, there was also a report from Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com that Sanchez could have reinjured his groin, hence the lack of effort. More news should trickle out if he did indeed reinjure himself. Austin Romine will start behind the dish and hit ninth.
Jul 19 2018Sanchez (groin) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list Thursday.Sanchez will end up missing just shy of a month with a groin strain. Prior to the injury, the young catcher was having mixed success at the plate. His 14 homers are tied for the lead among all catchers, and his 96 wRC+ is adequate enough for a backstop, though his .190 batting average certainly hurt fantasy owners. There's reason to expect positive regression in that regard, however, as he's been hurt by a .194 BABIP, and his expected batting average according to Statcast is .237. That's far from the .278 figure he posted last season, but it's enough for fantasy owners to enjoy his power without taking a huge hit elsewhere. Kyle Higashioka was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre in a corresponding move.
Jul 17 2018Sanchez (groin) has gone 2-for-8 with a pair of solo home runs through the first two games of his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.Sanchez was behind the plate for seven innings in his first game Sunday and served as the designated hitter in Monday's contest before receiving Tuesday off. It's uncertain if Sanchez will be back in action for the affiliate over the next two days, but with the backstop reporting no setbacks thus far with his groin, he's on track to return from the disabled list for the Yankees' first game out of the All-Star break Friday against the Mets.
Jul 14 2018Sanchez (groin) is expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Conor Foley of the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.The plan calls for Sanchez to play seven innings Sunday and then remain with the affiliate as it travels to Toledo on a road trip. Sanchez has been gradually ramping up his activity in recent weeks and he cleared his final hurdle Thursday by successfully running the bases. It looks like he has a chance to be ready right away July 20.
Jul 13 2018Manager Aaron Boone said Friday that Sanchez (groin) may embark on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez was able to run the bases prior to the Thursday's game, which was a key step in his recovery from a groin strain. Look for him to appear in a smattering of minor-league games over the All-Star break. If all goes as planned, there's a real chance he will return to the Yankees for the start of the second half against the Mets on July 20.
Jul 12 2018Sanchez (groin) ran the bases prior to Thursday's matchup with Cleveland, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.Sanchez took a big step forward, as it's the first time he's managed to navigate the bases since suffering the injury. He's certainly on track to begin a rehab stint over the weekend, with a return from the disabled list likely after the All-Star break.
Jul 11 2018Sanchez (groin) took part in some running and on-field drills out of the crouch prior to Wednesday's tilt against Baltimore, Coley Harvey of ESPN.com reports.Sanchez worked on his throws down to second and third base out of the crouch, but more importantly, he managed to get in some running. He also participated in agility drills in the outfield, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports. If Sanchez can successfully run the bases within the next few days, there's a good chance he'll begin a minor-league stint by the weekend.
Jul 10 2018Sanchez (groin) took batting practice on the field prior to Tuesday's game, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez continues to ramp up without any issues and is now likely one step away -- running the bases -- from being cleared for a minor-league rehab assignment. Hoch suggests Sanchez could begin playing in rehab games by this weekend. If he does receive clearance to join an affiliate by the end of the week, Sanchez would stand a good chance to be ready once play resumes July 20 or shortly thereafter.
Jul 9 2018Sanchez (groin) may be able to begin a rehab assignment by the end of this weekend's series in Cleveland, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.He is scheduled to take on-field batting practice in Baltimore on Tuesday, and will continue to ramp things up before potentially getting sent out on a rehab assignment in about a week. Sanchez may not need a very long rehab assignment if he avoids setbacks, as he has only been sidelined for two weeks. This means he could return shortly after the All-Star break.
Jul 7 2018Sanchez (groin) is catching bullpen sessions and taking batting practice but has yet to run the bases, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez is expected to be back shortly before or after the All-Star break. He's making progress in his recovery, though he'll need to be able to run before being able to return. A more concrete timetable should become clearer in the coming days.
Jul 2 2018Sanchez (groin) remains on pace to receive clearance to return from the disabled list in about two or three weeks, but Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Sunday the team would likely wait until after the All-Star break before activating the backstop, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports. "It's going well," Boone said of Sanchez's rehab. "I was in the weight room with him while he was on the bike doing his conditioning and stuff, and I knew he threw [Saturday]. When he's running -- I don't know what the plan is yet for him as far as that. Hopefully [we will get him back] around that All-Star break, give or take. That's the timetable it's looking like for him."If Sanchez meets the short end of the projected recovery timetable he received after being diagnosed with the Grade 1 right groin strain, he would theoretically be ready to go the weekend heading into the break, but Boone intimated that it's more likely the Yankees would err on the side of caution and let the catcher pick up some extra runs. With 14 home runs and 28 extra-base hits through 265 plate appearances, Sanchez has been one of the top power-hitting catchers this season, but his .190 average and .291 on-base percentage are well below his respective .260 and .337 career marks.
Jun 25 2018Sanchez will head to the disabled list with a groin strain Monday, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.Sanchez will undergo an MRI on Monday but will head to the disabled list regardless of the results. He'll miss at minimum 10 days but could miss more depending on the results of the MRI. Austin Romine will be the Yankees' starter behind the dish with Sanchez out, with Kyle Higashioka called up to serve as his backup.
Jun 25 2018Sanchez has a grade 1 groin strain which will cause him to miss three or four weeks, Lindsey Adler of The Athletic New York reports.Sanchez was placed on the disabled list with injury Monday. If he's able to stick to the given timeline, he should be able to return soon after the All-Star break. Austin Romine will be the primary starter behind the plate until that time, with Kyle Higashioka serving as his backup.
Jun 24 2018Sanchez suffered a groin strain in Sunday's game against the Rays and is likely headed to the disabled list, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.He will get an MRI on Monday, and the move to the DL will likely be made once those results are obtained. Sanchez went 0-for-4 with a walk and a strikeout before grounding into a double play in the top of the 10th inning. He was then replaced by Austin Romine behind the dish in the bottom of the 10th inning, so he presumably suffered the injury running to first base on the groundout. Romine should serve as the primary catcher while Sanchez is out, and Kyle Higashioka will likely be recalled from Triple-A to serve as the backup if Sanchez does indeed land on the disabled list.
Jun 23 2018Sanchez is out of the lineup against Tampa Bay on Saturday, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Sanchez will take a seat as Austin Romine sets up behind the plate to catch Sonny Gray during Saturday's matinee. Over 62 games this year, Sanchez is slashing .194/.292/.441 with 14 home runs and 41 RBI. Look for him to return to the lineup Sunday.
Jun 21 2018Sanchez is not in the lineup against Seattle on Thursday.Sanchez will receive a breather after going 2-for-3 with a home run and two RBI during Wednesday's victory. In his place, Austin Romine will catch Luis Severino and bat eighth.
Jun 20 2018Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.Sanchez singled and reached base via a hit by pitch earlier in the contest, then came through with a game-tying blast in the eighth inning. His 14 home runs are tied for most among all catchers and his 41 RBI rank second for backstops, but he's struggled to produce outside the long ball with just a .197 average and .297 OBP.
Jun 14 2018Sanchez is starting at catcher and hitting cleanup Thursday against the Rays, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.As expected, Sanchez is back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener after receiving a three-day breather amidst a tough stretch at the plate (.075/.197/.094 across his last 15 games). The backstop will face lefty Blake Snell in his return to action.
Jun 13 2018Sanchez is out of the lineup against Washington on Wednesday, Erik Boland of Newsday Sports reports.As expected, Sanchez will remain sidelined for second straight game in order for him to refocus following a rough stretch at the plate as of late. In his stead, Austin Romine will catch Sonny Gray.
Jun 12 2018Sanchez, who is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, will remain on the bench for Wednesday's series finale, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.Sanchez, who is hitting just .075/.197/.094 across his last 15 games, is apparently still receiving treatment for his balky calf, so the Yankees will give him another day off to allow him to reset. Look for Austin Romine to pick up another start behind the dish Wednesday, while Sanchez should be back in the starting lineup for Thursday's series opener against the Rays after a three-day absence.
Jun 12 2018Sanchez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Sanchez is in the midst of a brutal slump -- he's hitting just .075/.197/.094 with 18 strikeouts across his last 15 games -- so he'll head to the bench to clear his head while Austin Romine picks up a start behind the dish. With Sonny Gray, who usually lines up with Romine, pitching Wednesday, Sanchez could remain on the bench for a second straight game as the Yankees allow him to reset mentally.
Jun 4 2018Sanchez is out of the lineup for the first game of the Yankees' doubleheader Monday against the Tigers, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.Sanchez will give way to Austin Romine behind the plate in the opener of the twin bill before presumably reclaiming catching duties in the nightcap. The 25-year-old has shown little sign lately that he's ready to break out of his season-long swoon, as he has recorded just two hits in 29 at-bats over his past nine games.
Jun 1 2018Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game in Baltimore, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.That's back-to-back games on the bench for Sanchez, who had started the previous six games. The 25-year-old has 12 home runs and 35 RBI on the season, but is currently mired in a 2-for-24 slump.
May 31 2018Sanchez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Sanchez has started six straight games, so he'll head to the bench for a breather while Austin Romine sets up behind the dish in his stead. Sanchez is hitting just .211 this season, though his 12 homers and 35 RBI are elite numbers among backstops.
May 30 2018Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and two RBI in Wednesday's win over the Astros.Sanchez entered Wednesday's tilt amidst an 0-for-18 stretch, but he came through with a clutch two-run single to put the Yankees in the lead. His 12 homers and 33 RBI remain elite among catchers, but following up last year's .278/.345/.531 slash line with his current mark of .211/.313/.485 leaves some room for improvement.
May 25 2018Sanchez (calf) went 1-for-3 with a walk in Friday's win over the Angels.He was back behind the plate, which suggests the calf cramping that kept him out of Wednesday's lineup is no longer an issue. Sanchez has added 30 points to his batting average over the last two weeks and is slugging .539 with 12 homers, making him pretty easily the most valuable catcher in fantasy to this point.
May 24 2018Sanchez (calf) struck out as a pinch hitter in the ninth inning of Wednesday's 12-10 loss to the Rangers.The Yankees held Sanchez out of the lineup a day after he experienced cramping in his right calf. The fact that Sanchez was able to come off the bench for an at-bat suggests that the calf issue isn't anything overly worrisome, making it likely that he'll reenter the starting nine Friday against the Angels as the Yankees' catcher or designated hitter.
May 23 2018Sanchez (calf) is not a part of Wednesday's starting lineup against the Rangers, Mike Mazzeo of the New York Daily News reports.Sanchez exited Tuesday's matchup with calf cramps in the sixth inning, although the Yankees don't believe it's a serious issue. The 25-year-old backstop should be good to go for the weekend series against the Angels, following a scheduled off day Thursday. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the dish and bat eighth during Wednesday's series finale.
May 22 2018Sanchez exited Tuesday's game against the Rangers with calf cramps, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez drew a walk in the top of the sixth inning and was replaced by Austin Romine behind the plate in the bottom half of the inning. The 25-year-old could be given the day off Wednesday with a scheduled off day to follow Thursday, although manager Aaron Boone said the team believes it to be a minor issue.
May 20 2018Sanchez is not in the lineup Sunday against the Royals.Sanchez will be given a well-earned day off following his four-hit, two-homer explosion in Saturday's contest against the Royals. Austin Romine will take over behind the plate and bat seventh in his stead. Sanchez should be back in the starting lineup Monday when the Yankees travel to take on the Rangers.
May 19 2018Sanchez went 4-for-5 with two home runs, a double, three RBI, and two runs scored Saturday against the Royals.This performance was Sanchez's third multi-homer effort of the season and brought his home-run total to 12. The four-hit effort brought his average up to .225 -- his highest mark of the season -- and it could continue to rise if his .215 BABIP improves. A bump in average would boost his value even more, as he is already providing exceptional counting stats -- especially as a catcher.
May 12 2018Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs scored Saturday against Oakland.The home run was a solo shot in the second inning off Andrew Triggs. Sanchez still has a low batting average this season, but his .209/.304/.504 overall line is perfectly respectable, especially for a catcher.
May 11 2018Sanchez is not in the lineup against Oakland on Friday.Sanchez will get the day off after catching all three games against the Red Sox as Andrew Romine will handle Sonny Gray's outing for the series opener. Expect to see Sanchez back in the lineup Saturday.
May 5 2018Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against Cleveland.Sanchez will retreat to the bench following 13 straight starts in the lineup as Austin Romine will handle the assignment behind the plate for Sonny Gray. Over 29 games this season, Sanchez is hitting .205/.288/.518 with nine home runs and 28 RBI.
May 2 2018Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a go-ahead three-run home run in Tuesday's win over the Astros.Sanchez came up in the ninth with two runners on and no score, and launched a home run to center off Astros closer Ken Giles. Sanchez now has eight homers and 27 RBI, both of which lead all MLB catchers. His .214 batting average and .277 on-base percentage are quite low, but he is providing plenty of run production.
Apr 29 2018Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's win over the Angels.He also struck out twice, but the homer proved to be the difference in the 2-1 win. Sanchez is still struggling to hit for average (.208), but he's not lacking in the power department. The 25-year-old leads all catchers with his seven home runs and 24 RBI.
Apr 24 2018Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two home runs, three RBI and two runs scored Tuesday against the Twins.After hitting just .063/.091/.188 through 32 at-bats to begin the season, Sanchez sat out two games with a calf injury. Since, he has recorded at least one hit in nine of his 11 games, and also produced two multi-home run games along with 12 RBI and eight runs scored. Though he's still hitting just .208/.247/.481 for the season, he has broken out of his early season slump.
Apr 22 2018Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored Sunday against the Blue Jays.Saturday's day off seemed to benefit Sanchez, as he hit his fifth double of the season and scored twice in his return to the lineup. Although he's gotten off to a slow start to the season and is hitting .188 with a .614 OPS over 17 games, he's starting to find his rhythm at the dish. Over his last seven games, he's gone 8-for-28 (.286) and drawn two walks.
Apr 21 2018Sanchez is not in the lineup against the Blue Jays on Saturday.Sanchez will get a standard day off following eight straight starts, including an 0-for-4 night at the plate with three strikeouts against Toronto on Friday. In his place, Andrew Romine will catch and bat eighth.
Apr 17 2018Sanchez reached base four times, drove in three runs and scored once in the Yankees' 12-1 win over the Marlins on Monday.Sanchez's 2-for-36 start to the season through the Yankees' first 12 games now seems to be a distant memory, as the backstop has reached base at a .474 clip in his subsequent four appearances while homering twice and driving in 10 runs. The three-RBI night brings Sanchez's total to 13 for the season, putting him above Francisco Cervelli and Yadier Molina for the MLB lead among catchers.
Apr 12 2018Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a double and three RBI Thursday against the Red Sox.Sanchez is now 4-of-9 with seven RBI over his past two games after going just 1-for-31 during his prior eight games. His strikeout rate has been well down to start the season and his low average was largely the result of a .063 BABIP entering Thursday's game. Although his hard hit rate has dipped in the early going, there's no reason to panic over Sanchez's slow start and he already seems to be working out of it.
Apr 11 2018Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a double, two home runs, three runs scored and four RBI in Wednesday's 10-7 win over the Red Sox.The catcher came into the game hitting .056 (2-for-36) with just one homer and three RBI, so Wednesday's offensive explosion was a welcome sight for anyone with fantasy shares in Sanchez. Don't be surprised if the 25-year-old goes on a tear now that the pressure of his early-season slump seems to be off his shoulders.
Apr 10 2018Sanchez (calf) is serving as the designated hitter and batting cleanup Tuesday against the Red Sox.As had been the hope, Sanchez is back in action after missing the previous two games with a calf injury. The Yankees will ease him back into things and limit him to hitting in his first game back, but if everything checks out after Tuesday's game, Sanchez should be cleared to return to catching shortly thereafter. He'll face the Red Sox's ace, Chris Sale, in his return to action.
Apr 9 2018General manager Brian Cashman said the hope is that Sanchez (calf) will return to action Tuesday against the Red Sox, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Sanchez has missed the previous two games while nursing a calf injury, but with an off day Monday -- marking the catcher's third consecutive day off -- the Yankees are hoping that the 25-year-old will be able to either catch or serve as the team's designated hitter for Tuesday's series opener. He'll still have to be cleared by team doctors prior to Tuesday's game, and while the Yankees are hopeful to have their star catcher back in action, Cashman noted he "can't guarantee anything." Look for Sanchez's status to clear up sometime Tuesday. If he's unable to play, Austin Romine will once again start behind the dish.
Apr 8 2018Sanchez (calf) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Orioles, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Sanchez will be held out for the second straight day with a calf issue, which he first experienced during the Yankees' extra-inning loss Friday in the series opener. The injury was initially categorized as a cramp, but the back-to-back absences suggest that Sanchez could be dealing with some lingering soreness. There's been no indication that Sanchez will be bound for the disabled list, so the Yankees are hopeful that two more days of rest -- the team is off the schedule Monday -- will be enough for the backstop to reenter the lineup Tuesday in Boston.
Apr 7 2018Sanchez (calf) is out of the lineup against the Orioles on Saturday, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.It would've been surprising to see Sanchez in the lineup after exiting Friday's contest with a calf injury in the 14th inning. Though it seems to be just a cramp, according to Bryan Hoch of MLB.com, the team will take it easy on their star backstop, especially after catching 256 balls Friday night. Consider him day-to-day for Sunday's series finale. Austin Romine will draw the start in his stead.
Apr 6 2018Sanchez exited in the 14th inning of Friday's game against the Orioles with a calf injury, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez reached for his right calf with Adam Jones at the plate in the 14th inning and was replaced by Austin Romine. The injury looked as though it could have been a cramp or a similar injury, which wouldn't be surprising given the 24-year-old had already caught 256 pitches in the contest. The Yankees' catcher should be considered day-to-day and will have his status updated as he is further evaluated, but at this point he seems unlikely to take the field Saturday due to the injury in addition to Friday's marathon game.
Apr 4 2018Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer Wednesday against the Rays.The homer, which was his first of the season, snapped an 0-for-17 skid dating back to the season opener. Hopefully this will get Sanchez going, as the backstop is just 2-for-23 (.087) to start the year after hitting .278/.345/.531 with 33 home runs and 90 RBI in 2017.
Apr 1 2018Sanchez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays, Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record reports.Yankees manager Aaron Boone suggested a day earlier that Sanchez would likely be rested for the series finale, so the slugger's absence Sunday doesn't come as a surprise. Austin Romine will take his first turn behind the plate this season and bat ninth for New York.
Mar 31 2018Manager Aaron Boone said Sanchez probably won't play Sunday against the Blue Jays, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez has started the Yankees' first three games behind the dish, so he'll open Sunday's series finale on the bench as Austin Romine picks up the start. While Boone didn't completely rule Sanchez out, it sounds like he wants to give the backstop the entire game off. Look for him to return to the lineup Monday against the Rays.
Feb 19 2018Sanchez said Sunday that he spent the winter focusing on improving his flexibility, which he believes will help him from a defensive standpoint, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.After a dominant showing at the dish in his two-month stint with the big club as a rookie in 2016, Sanchez erased any doubt that he's one of the majors' premier offensive talents at catcher during his first full season in pinstripes, finishing with a .278/.345/.531 line to go with 33 home runs, 90 RBI and 79 runs. He again shapes up as an elite fantasy option at his position in 2018, though Sanchez will likely need to make more strides defensively in order to stick behind the plate permanently. For what it's worth, new Yankees manager Aaron Boone said that he's been pleased with the defensive form Sanchez has shown in the early stages of camp drills, but the 25-year-old will need to do a better job of curbing passed balls in the games that count before his skeptics are silenced.
Oct 1 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.The Yankees will give Sanchez the day off to ensure that he'll be ready to go for Tuesday's wild-card game against the Twins. Sanchez was dialed in for the month of September as he hit .303/.354/.528 over 22 games. Austin Romine will serve as the Yankees' backstop Sunday with Sanchez out.
Sep 29 2017Sanchez is not in the Yankees' lineup Friday.Austin Romine takes his place behind the plate while batting ninth in the matinee series opener. Though the masher's rest appears to be routine, there has been some backlash over Sanchez's defense lately -- especially the 16 passed balls on the year -- and it'll be interesting to see whether Sanchez serves as designated hitter in the postseason, if the Yankees survive the wild-card game.
Sep 24 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Blue Jays.Having started each of the Yankees' last six games, Sanchez will have the day to rest. Sanchez is in position to finish the season strong, as he's hit .319/.365/.551 with four home runs over 17 games since the start of September. Austin Romine is starting at catcher and hitting ninth Sunday.
Sep 16 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's contest against Baltimore.Sanchez receives a standard day off following eight straight starts, going 13-for-32 (.406 average) with three home runs and seven RBI during that span. In his place, Austin Romine will handle the catching duties.
Sep 10 2017Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a double, two solo home runs and four runs scored in Sunday's 16-7 win over the Rangers.Sanchez and teammate Aaron Judge both went deep twice in this one. Serving a three-game suspension for his role in a brawl against Detroit did little to slow down the scorching slugger, who has mustered multiple hits in two of three games since his return after producing multi-hit efforts in three of his last four contests prior to sitting out. Sanchez now has 30 home runs in 106 games this year after slugging 20 in 53 games last season.
Sep 8 2017Sanchez (suspension) is back in the lineup Friday against the Rangers, catching and batting third against lefty Martin Perez, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.He served his suspension during the Orioles series after Major League Baseball reduced his ban from four to three games. Sanchez was disciplined for his role in an Aug. 24 brawl between the Yankees and Tigers. The 24-year-old is batting .250/.330/.530 with eight homers and 20 RBI in 100 at-bats against left-handed pitching this season.
Sep 4 2017Sanchez will begin serving a three-game suspension Monday for his role in a brawl between the Yankees and Tigers on Aug. 24, Sweeny Murti of Sports Radio 66 WFAN reports.Sanchez was originally slapped with a four-game suspension, but it was appealed down to three games. He'll be eligible to return for the weekend series against the Rangers on Friday. In the meantime, Andrew Romine and Erik Kratz will share duties behind the dish.
Aug 31 2017Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI during Thursday's win over Boston.This was Sanchez's 12th homer in August, and he now sports a .272/.343/.531 slash line with 28 bombs, 77 RBI and 66 runs. Those are top-tier numbers at the catcher position, and Sanchez is heating up at the right time for fantasy owners.
Aug 29 2017Sanchez won't play Tuesday after the Yankees' game versus the Indians was postponed due to rain, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.The two sides will make up the contest Wednesday as part of a doubleheader. Look for Sanchez to be behind the plate for one of the games, and he could even start both contests if the Yankees elect to deploy him at designated hitter.
Aug 25 2017Sanchez has been suspended four games for his role in Thursday's brawl with the Tigers, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.Major League Baseball will punish Sanchez with both a suspension and a fine for throwing punches. While the video speaks for itself, Sanchez will appeal the suspension regardless in hopes of having it reduced. He's listed in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Seattle, catching and batting third against lefty Ariel Miranda.
Aug 24 2017Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a home run, two runs scored and three RBI in Wednesday's 10-2 win over the Tigers.His mammoth August continues, and Sanchez is now slashing .311/.376/.757 through his last 20 games with 10 homers and 21 RBI. While he hasn't quite matched the production from his explosive 2016 debut, the 24-year-old's 26 home runs, 72 RBI and .892 OPS on the season still lead all starting catchers.
Aug 22 2017Sanchez went 3-for-6 with a pair of home runs and four RBI in a 13-4 rout of the Tigers on Tuesday.The first blast was particularly noteworthy -- a 490-foot missile to left that got the Yankees' scoring started right from the opening frame. It's unsurprising that Sanchez hasn't been able to maintain last season's unreal homer pace (20 in 53 games), but with 25 long balls in 91 contests this year, he's clearly established himself as the game's top power threat at catcher.
Aug 18 2017Sanchez went 1-for-5 with a solo homer Friday against the Red Sox.Sanchez ripped his 23rd bomb of the year to pull the Yankees even in the seventh inning of a divisional loss. He's absolutely on fire, as he's homered six times over his last 10 games, and his yearly totals continue to make him an extremely valuable fantasy option at the catcher position.
Aug 17 2017Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a home run during the Yankees' win against the Mets on Thursday.Sanchez had Stephan Matz's number in this one, taking him deep with two runners on in the first before forcing the Mets to take their pitcher out on a two-run single in the fourth. The home run makes it 21 on the year for the Bronx catcher, officially passing the 20 mark he finished at last year in his rookie season.
Aug 12 2017Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Red Sox.The first-inning shot off Drew Pomeranz was Sanchez's fifth against left-handed pitching this season and 19th in total. After a slow start to the second half, Sanchez seems to be heating up again with three home runs in his last eight games.
Aug 8 2017Sanchez will start at catcher and bat cleanup Tuesday against the Blue Jays.Manager Joe Girardi held Sanchez out of the lineup in the Yankees' previous game Sunday against the Indians, citing the 24-year-old's lack of defensive polish as the reason for his benching. The Yankees won't pull the plug on using Sanchez as their primary catcher, but his MLB-leading 12 passed balls have made him a defensive liability this season, and raise questions about his ability to stick behind the plate long term. If Sanchez fails to show much improvement in blocking balls in subsequent starts, he could end up seeing more usage at designated hitter, where the Yankees have a temporary opening with Matt Holliday (back) on the disabled list.
Aug 6 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez had served as the Yankees' designated hitter in two of the last three games, but manager Joe Girardi had previously mentioned that he was planning on having the All-Star resume duties behind the plate in the series finale. Instead, Sanchez will be held out for just the second time in the Yankees' last 12 games, though the team hasn't indicated that his unexpected absence is due to any sort of injury. Austin Romine will handle the catching duties Sunday.
Aug 3 2017Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo homer in Thursday's 5-1 loss to the Indians.Sanchez's seventh-inning blast was the only damage against Corey Kluber, who allowed just three other base runners in a complete game effort. The catcher found his power stroke with six extra-base hits during New York's recent eight-game homestand, and it's nice to see him maintaining that form with a good performance in the first leg of a seven-game road trip.
Jul 30 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Rays.After extending his hitting streak to four games with a home run and a double Saturday, Sanchez will receive a breather for the series finale before presumably rejoining the lineup when the Yankees resume their homestand Monday against the Tigers. Austin Romine will spell Sanchez behind the plate.
Jul 27 2017Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and two RBI during Thursday's win over Tampa Bay.This was just the second home run in July for the backstop, and Sanchez entered Thursday's game with a disappointing .579 OPS for the month. Fantasy owners hope the blast kick-starts a solid stretch for the slugger. Even with the recent struggles, he's still sporting solid year-long numbers with 15 bombs, 49 RBI, 44 runs and a .266/.342/.479 slash line through 295 plate appearances.
Jul 25 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup for Tuesday's matchup with the Reds.Sanchez caught the past six games, but he has just a .462 OPS to his name in that span. He'll hit the bench for a night off as a result, allowing Austin Romine to assume catching duties for the evening.
Jul 17 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup Monday against the Twins, Pete Caldera of The Record reports.After he was behind the dish for the second half of Sunday's doubleheader with the Red Sox, Sanchez will be given a breather for the series opener with the Twins as Austin Romine checks in behind the plate. He'll find himself for the second time in three contests following a string of 10 consecutive starts.
Jul 16 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Red Sox.After a busy break in which he participated in the Home Run Derby in addition to making his first All-Star appearance, Sanchez started the Yankees' first two games of the second half. He'll finally get a breather for the front end of the doubleheader, but it's expected that Sanchez will be back behind the plate for the nightcap. Austin Romine draws the start at catcher for the matinee.
Jul 14 2017Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBI Friday against the Red Sox.Sanchez's 14th bomb of the year gave the Yankees a one-run lead in the fifth inning of the game they'd go on to lose. He's followed up his amazing 2016 season with an outstanding .280/.362/.505 slash line, making him one of a very few elite options at catcher.
Jul 2 2017Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a walk Sunday in Houston.Sanchez and Aaron Judge accounted for four of New York's six hits as the Yankees narrowly avoided their first shutout loss of the season with a run in the top of the ninth. Unfortunately for the Bronx Bombers, neither young star got an at-bat with runners in scoring position while the rest of the team went 1-for-10 in such situations.
Jun 30 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against the Astros, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez will head to the bench after starting each of the past five games for the Yankees. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the dish in his stead.
Jun 25 2017Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and one walk Sunday against the Rangers.Sanchez's three-run blast put the Yankees back in the game, but they ultimately lost 7-6. In June, Sanchez has hit nine home runs and has 25 RBI in 82 plate appearances. Sanchez remains one of the premier catchers in the game.
Jun 24 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Rangers.Sanchez caught all 10-innings in Friday's walk-off win over the Rangers, so he'll get the day off for Saturday's matinee contest. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the dish in his place.
Jun 18 2017Sanchez (groin) went 0-for-1 with a strikeout after entering as a pinch-hitter in Saturday's loss to the A's.Sanchez was held out of the lineup Saturday for a second consecutive day, but it's an encouraging sign that he was able to play in some capacity late in the contest. He could return behind the plate Sunday, but with a scheduled off day on Monday, the club could decide to hold Sanchez out one more game in order to give him a couple extra days of rest.
Jun 18 2017Sanchez (groin) will start at catcher and bat second Sunday against the Athletics.Sanchez returns to the lineup for the first time since the series opener after the sore groin had relegated him to the bench for the previous two contests. With the Yankees optioning third catcher Kyle Higashioka back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Sunday's contest, it would seem the club doesn't have much concern about Sanchez's health heading into the upcoming week.
Jun 17 2017Sanchez (groin) is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the A's.This will be Sanchez's second consecutive missed game as he continues to recover from a groin injury suffered Thursday. Austin Romine will take over behind the plate and bat ninth in the order. Sanchez's next chance to return will come Sunday, but it's unclear whether he'll be ready to get back into the lineup by then.
Jun 16 2017Sanchez is dealing with groin soreness, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Sanchez exited Thursday's game prematurely after enduring a collision with Chad Pinder at home plate, and given that Kyle Higashioka is meeting the team in Oakland in time for their weekend series with the Athletics, it seems like Sanchez won't be available for the evening. No official roster moves have been made at this time, although more information on the severity of this ailment should come forth once the team makes a formal announcement. Consider Sanchez day-to-day for now.
Jun 16 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against the Athletics, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.As anticipated, Sanchez will be held out of action after injuring his groin in a collision with Chad Pinder on Thursday night. Consider Sanchez day-to-day for now. Austin Romine will assume catching duties in his stead.
Jun 15 2017Sanchez departed Thursday's game after colliding with Oakland's Chad Pinder on a slide at second, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.No word yet on the nature of the injury to the Yankees' stud catcher, and given the game will end quite late there may not be more specifics until Friday morning. This could be a costly game for the Yanks no matter the result, as Aaron Hicks also left late in the contest.
Jun 15 2017Sanchez finished 3-for-3 with two walks and two RBI against the A's on Thursday before leaving the game early.Sanchez collided with Oakland's Chad Pinder at second base to force him from the game, but as s the weather as heated up, so has Sanchez, who is now hitting .340 this month with seven home runs and 21 RBI in 56 plate appearances in June. He tied the game twice Thursday, with a double in the seventh and a single in the ninth. Sanchez has brought his slash line to .297/.382/.525 in 165 plate appearances on the season.
Jun 15 2017Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a three-run home run and two runs scored during Wednesday's loss to the Angels.The backstop has posted a 1.181 OPS with seven homers, 19 RBI and 14 runs through 11 June games. Providing those numbers from the catcher position makes Sanchez all the more valuable. Additionally, despite being limited to just 160 plate appearances this season, he already has 11 homers, 31 RBI and 28 runs with a .282/.363/.542 slash line for the season.
Jun 12 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Pete Caldera of The Record reports.Sanchez will take a seat despite being in the midst of a five-game power binge; El Gary is 9-for-21 (.429) with six extra-base hits and 13 RBI over that stretch. Austin Romine will draw the start behind the dish in his place as Masahiro Tanaka takes the mound for the Yankees.
Jun 11 2017Sanchez went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Saturday's win over the Orioles.Following a somewhat disappointing start to the season, Sanchez got demoted from second to sixth in the lineup before Wednesday's tilt in Boston, and it looks to have been just the jolt the catcher needed. In the four games since then, Sanchez is 8-for-16 with a pair of walks while hitting two doubles, three home runs, driving in nine runs and scoring eight times himself. He obviously won't be able to sustain that pace over the long run, but it bodes well for those expecting numbers more in line with the way he played last season.
Jun 7 2017Sanchez has been moved out of the two-spot and is slated to bat sixth for Wednesday's game against Boston.Sanchez has struggled from the plate all season after tearing it up in the latter portion of the 2016 season when he was called up to the big leagues. After hitting in the second spot of the order for most of the season when he has been healthy, the 24-year-old will bat sixth and man the catching duties Wednesday.
Jun 3 2017Sanchez is out of Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports,He is 7-for-23 with two home runs over his last five games, during which he has built up a five-game hitting streak. Austin Romine will get the start behind the dish and hit eighth against righty Joe Biagini.
Jun 2 2017Sanchez homered twice and finished 2-for-5 with three RBI during New York's 9-2 win over Toronto on Thursday.After and up-and-down month, it seems as if Sanchez is ready to take June by storm, at least if Thursday is any indication. Sanchez is still the starting catcher for the Yankees and will see plenty of opportunity to boast gaudy numbers, like he did last year.
May 31 2017Sanchez is out of the lineup Wednesday against the Orioles.Manager Joe Girardi is handing Sanchez a routine day off on the heels of four straight starts behind the plate. With Sanchez on the bench, Austin Romine will catch for starter Masahiro Tanaka, while center fielder Aaron Hicks moves up from seventh to second in the order.
May 26 2017Sanchez is not in the starting lineup Friday against the A's.It's the second time in the past three games that Sanchez heads to the bench, though it may be due to his unimpressive numbers against left-handed pitching (.167/.318/.167). Look for the catching phenom to be back behind the plate Saturday while Austin Romine takes over in his stead.
May 23 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Royals, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Sanchez was hit in the mask by a foul ball over the weekend, so this night off seems like a way to keep him fresh after that incident as well as two straight hitless showings. Austin Romine will fill in for him behind the dish.
May 20 2017Manager Joe Girardi said Sanchez was held out of Friday's game due to a stiff neck, BBryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez is back behind the plate for Saturday's game, so it doesn't appear the issue was anything major. The 24-year-old phenom has already missed time this season with a biceps strain, but he'll avoid an extended stay on the bench this time around. Sanchez will look to build on his four-game hitting streak as the Yankees face Matt Andriese and the Rays on Saturday.
May 20 2017Sanchez experienced pain in his face after a foul ball struck his mask Saturday, Brendan Kuty of NJ.com reports.On the same day that he returned from a bout of neck stiffness, Sanchez was dealt a new batch of ailments. After he was struck with a foul ball, Sanchez was experiencing discomfort in his jaw and ear. At this point in time, there's no word whether or not his latest injuries will affect his availability for Sunday's game against the Rays, although he was able to stay in Saturday after being hit. If Sanchez is omitted from the lineup, Austin Romine will likely fill in behind the dish.
May 19 2017Sanchez is not in the lineup Friday against the Rays, Roger Mooney of the Tampa Bay Times reports.Sanchez has been scorching hot since returning from the disabled list (.994 OPS since May 5), but he'll take a night off after catching the past four games. Austin Romine will take over behind the plate in his stead.
May 17 2017Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a walk and a three-run home run in Tuesday's 7-1 win over the Royals.His third-inning blast to straightaway center field, which traveled an estimated 428 feet, opened the scoring and gave CC Sabathia all the offense he would need. It's Sanchez's second homer in five games and third of the season, and he's now hitting a massive .353/.476/.559 since coming off the DL.
May 14 2017Sanchez isn't in the lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader with the Astros.The Yankees will save Sanchez for the nationally televised matchup with the Astros later in the evening, affording Austin Romine a start behind the plate in Game 1. Since being activated from the disabled list May 5, Sanchez has picked up where he left off last season, batting 8-for-26 with a homer and five RBI over seven games.
May 8 2017Sanchez went 3-for-3 with two RBI in Monday's 10-4 win over the Reds.Sanchez (biceps) went hitless in his return from the disabled list last Friday, but he's recorded six hits in the three games after that and raised his average to .281 in 39 plate appearances. The talented young catcher has just one homer on the year, but the power should come around eventually. After all, Sanchez smacked 20 dingers in just 53 games in 2016. He's one of the best young all-around catchers in the game.
May 5 2017Sanchez (biceps) was activated from the 10-day disabled list Friday and is in the Yankees' lineup, behind the plate and batting second, against the Cubs, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.No corresponding move has been announced, but Sanchez returns for his first regular-season action since April 8, when he sustained the biceps strain. Fantasy players should throw him back into their lineups, as well.
May 2 2017The Yankees plan to active Sanchez (biceps) from the DL on Friday, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Sanchez progressed to normal batting practice Monday and has been ramping up his throwing with no reported issues. He will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday in preparation for a weekend return in Chicago. Manager Joe Girardi said he's inclined to return Sanchez to the two-hole upon his activation, where Sanchez was for his first five starts of 2017, pushing Chase Headley back down in the batting order.
Apr 29 2017Sanchez (biceps) could return in time for next weekend's series against the Cubs, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.He threw to the bases Saturday in full catching gear and will begin a rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. It would be a little risky to deploy him next week in hopes of cashing in on a couple starts in that series at Wrigley Field, but it does sound like he could return against the reigning World Series champs.
Apr 27 2017Sanchez (biceps) will begin his rehab assignment Monday, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record reports.Sanchez opened the season by playing just five games before being placed on the disabled list with a bicep strain. Over that brief span he went 3-for-20 (.150). To this point he's gradually increased his level of activity and recently began participating in batting practice. Although the team has yet to provide a specific timeframe for his return, it would seem that an early-May activation from the DL would be obtainable if his upcoming rehab assignment goes smoothly.
Apr 26 2017Sanchez (biceps) took normal batting practice in the cage and threw from 120 feet Wednesday, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.This represents two major steps in his rehab, after he was most recently hitting off a tee and had been throwing from 60 and 90 feet. Throwing from 120 feet was thought to be the biggest step for him to clear, so it will be interesting to see how his injury responds to the day's activities. He remains without a firm timetable for a rehab assignment.
Apr 23 2017Sanchez (biceps) took swings Saturday for the first time since landing on the DL, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.The swings were both off a tee and in "tee and toss," and the catcher was also able to throw from 60 and 90 feet earlier Saturday. Per manager Joe Girardi, the next steps for Sanchez will be to take part in batting practice and throw from 120 feet, as the Yankees believe the lingering effects of the biceps strain could be more of an issue for when he throws rather than swinging. There's still no firm timeline and the club will likely play it cautiously with its prized prospect, but Sanchez could progress to rehab games once he's gotten some batting practice sessions under his belt.
Apr 19 2017Sanchez (biceps) threw for the first time Wednesday, Newsday's Erik Boland reports.In the photo that Boland tweeted, Sanchez looked to be playing catch from roughly 60 feet before the game -- the first time he has thrown in his recovery. Sanchez tweeted Wednesday that his rehab is going well and he hopes to be swinging soon. Manager Joe Girardi said Sanchez has been catching five or six inning "games" from a pitching machine. It is unclear exactly when he will be able to go on a rehab assignment, but he appears to be progressing well.
Apr 18 2017Sanchez (biceps) has begun swinging a bat with his left hand and is set to begin throwing Wednesday, Sweeny Murti of Sportsradio 66 WFAN reports.Sanchez is slowly working his way back from a Grade 1 bicep strain, but he says that he's been feeling good. His ability to resume throwing Wednesday is a positive sign but it's difficult to say exactly when the slugging catcher will be ready to return to the lineup. More information should become available as he progresses through his rehab program.
Apr 10 2017Manager Joe Girardi said Sanchez will be out around four weeks with a Grade 1 strain of a muscle behind the biceps, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez was transferred to the 10-day DL after straining his muscle while fouling off a ball in Saturday's game, though it's now confirmed he'll have to miss much more than the minimum 10 days. With Sanchez expected to miss around a month with the injury, Austin Romine will likely take over the bulk of the duties at catcher while Kyle Higashioka will figure in as the backup.
Apr 9 2017Sanchez (biceps) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, MLB.com reports.The Yankees acknowledged Sanchez would require a DL stint after he suffered a right biceps strain upon fouling off a pitch in Saturday's game, and they made the transaction official Sunday. Kyle Higashioka was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre to give the team some added depth behind the plate, but it's Austin Romine who is expected to handle the bulk of the duties at catcher for the duration of Sanchez's absence.
Apr 8 2017Sanchez went 2-for-4 with his first home run of the season in Friday's loss to the Orioles.Sanchez absolutely crushed what would prove to be Ubaldo Jimenez's final pitch of the night to put the Bombers up 5-1 in the fifth inning, though the Yankees would eventually end up squandering the lead in the losing effort. It's still far too early to draw conclusions about this season yet, but Friday's performance will likely serve to at least calm down those worried after the 24-year-old got off to a 1-for-14 start through the club's opening three games.
Apr 8 2017Manager Joe Girardi said Sanchez (biceps) will be placed on the 10-day disabled list, Erik Boland of Newsday reports.Sanchez was forced to leave Saturday's game after awkwardly fouling off a pitch, and it appears the right biceps strain he suffered will require a stint on the DL. Kyle Higashoika will be recalled from Triple-A to fill the catching void left by Sanchez, though Austin Romine will likely see the bulk of starts in his place. Given that the injury was to his throwing arm, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Yankees were cautious with his recovery, but his status will be updated once the Yankees provide some sort of timetable for his return.
Apr 8 2017Sanchez left Saturday's game in the top of the fifth inning with an apparent right wrist injury after fouling off a pitch, Newsday's David Lennon reports. He was 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to exiting.The fact that Sanchez left the game immediately is not a great sign, as Austin Romine came in to replace him. Sanchez's status will be updated as soon as the team comments on the injury, but it didn't look good.
Apr 8 2017Sanchez left Saturday's game with a right biceps strain, MLB.com's Bryan Hoch reports.He left after oddly suffering the injury while fouling off a pitch. Sanchez was holding his arm limp at his side after suffering the injury, so it seems likely to be more than just a day-to-day issue. Austin Romine, who replaced Sanchez on Saturday, will presumably get the bulk of the starts behind the dish while Sanchez is out. Kyle Higashioka could be recalled from Triple-A if Sanchez requires a DL stint. His status will be updated when the team provides a timetable for his return, but he should be considered out indefinitely for now.
Mar 28 2017Manager Joe Girardi said Tuesday that he is "learning toward" batting Sanchez second in the order, the Associated Press reports.Most of Girardi's spring lineups have had Sanchez in the three-hole behind Brett Gardner and Jacoby Ellsbury, but the skipper offered a new look Tuesday. Wanting to break up Gardner and Ellsbury (both lefties), Girardi slotted Sanchez into the No. 2 spot followed by Greg Bird, Matt Holliday and Ellsbury, and he suggested he will stick with that order on Opening Day. Sanchez went 15-for-44 with four homers and 13 RBI in his first 16 spring games.
Feb 7 2017Sanchez announced Tuesday that he will not play in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Pete Caldera of the Bergen Record reports.Sanchez had been planning to play for the Dominican Republic but ultimately changed his mind. He wants a full spring with his teammates to prepare for the start of the regular season. His power pace from last season (20 homers in 229 plate appearances) is not sustainable, but he is arguably the Yankees' best hitter (171 wRC+) and it seems likely he will be in the three-hole four days a week at a minimum.
Oct 1 2016Sanchez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Orioles.Perhaps no player in recent memory has gotten off to as hot a start to a career as Sanchez, but he's now fallen into a slump to close out the season. He is hitting .094/.189/.219 with one home run and 12 strikeouts over his last 37 plate appearances. Austin Romine will start behind the dish and hit seventh Saturday.
Sep 27 2016Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer and a walk in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Red Sox.Sanchez hit his 20th homer in just his 51st career major league game, tying Wally Berger in 1930 as the fastest player to reach that milestone. His first-inning blast set the tone in a game that saw three Yankees to go deep off Red Sox starter David Price. The youngster has a remarkable .316/.390/.701 line this season.
Sep 23 2016Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a double in Friday's 9-0 loss to the Blue Jays.It was a miserable night overall for the Yankees offense, but Sanchez seems to be virtually immune to any struggles at the moment. The two-hit effort was his fourth multi-hit outing in the last eight games, and also represented the seventh contest overall in which he'd hit safely over that span. Sanchez's stellar rookie season includes a .337/.413/.738 line, along with 19 homers and 38 RBI.
Sep 21 2016Sanchez continued to crush balls Wednesday, going 3-for-5 with a pair of homers, three runs scored and five RBI.Sanchez has been the best player in baseball since being called up in August, now with a .337 average and 19 home runs in 43 games this season. He's now the fastest player in major league history to 19 home runs (45 career games), and is showing no signs of slowing down. He's made a strong case for AL Rookie of the Year despite playing less than two months, and will certainly be a sought-after player in 2017 fantasy drafts.
Sep 20 2016Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run homer in Tuesday's game against the Rays.Sanchez continues his hot hitting with the go-ahead blast in the seventh inning Tuesday. The catcher has now homered in three straight games, giving Sanchez six this month and 17 for the season. Over his last five games, the 23-year-old is 8-for-22 (.364), with five extra-base hits, eight RBI and four runs.
Sep 18 2016Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-4 loss to the Red Sox.Sanchez homered for the second straight game as part of his first three-hit performance in September, narrowly missing a second homer on a ball that hit near the top of the Green Monster. The 23-year-old has continued his assault on MLB pitching in September after posting a 1.239 OPS in August, smacking five home runs in 16 games this month. With his latest long ball, Sanchez became the second-fastest player to 16 career homers since 1900. The slugging backstop is slashing .327/.393/.698 in 159 at-bats this year.
Sep 17 2016Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 6-5 loss to the Red Sox.Although he struck out in half of his plate appearances, Sanchez also managed his fourth homer in the last nine games when he took David Price deep for a 436-foot shot over the Green Monster in the third, plating Brett Gardner. The 23-year-old has cooled off in September, but has now hit safely in four of his last five games.
Sep 13 2016Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in the Yankees' 3-0 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.The blast was Sanchez's 14th of the season, all of which have come since an August call-up. The young slugger is hitting .333/.411/.697 over that span, although he's cooled off a bit of late, hitting just .214 over his last 15 games.
Sep 10 2016Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs in Friday's 7-5 victory over the Rays.He keeps adding to his incredible 2016 resume, blasting a 423-foot shot in the second that extended the early lead to 2-0 and getting on base an additional two times on the night. The 23-year-old's round-tripper and RBI were his first since Aug. 27, but he does have hits in 14 of his last 16 games overall.
Sep 7 2016Sanchez is not in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.Sanchez is just 3-for-16 to begin the month of August, so manager Joe Girardi decided it was time for a day off. Austin Romine will get the start behind the plate in Sanchez's place.
Aug 28 2016Sanchez got the start at DH and went 2-for-4 with a double in Sunday's loss to the Orioles.He didn't hit a homer for just the fourth time in his last 11 games, but Sanchez still banged out his 19th extra-base hit in August (11 home runs, eight doubles). His absurd run will come to an end eventually but expect the Yankees to continue getting his bat into the lineup as long as he keeps crushing the ball.
Aug 27 2016Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a two-RBI double, two-run homer and three runs in Friday's 14-4 victory over the Orioles.The rookie backstop's season line is now a jaw-dropping .403/.459/.883 following Friday's production. He got things off on the right foot with a two-RBI double in the second that plated Brett Gardner and Jacoby Ellsbury and then drove in the latter a second time with a 385-foot shot to left in the fifth that extended the Yankees' lead to 12-1. The 23-year-old now has multi-hit efforts in three of his last four games, with four homers and eight RBI over that span.
Aug 27 2016Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a home run and two walks in Saturday's win over the Orioles.The rookie's opposite-field homer bounced off the top of the outfield wall and into the stands to give him an even .400 average. The 23-year-old also flashed some defense by throwing out a runner trying to steal second base. To emphasize both his outstanding performance in August, as well as the lack of available production at his position, Sanchez already ranks near the top-15 at catcher in standard mixed leagues despite having played only one month this year.
Aug 24 2016Sanchez went 2-for-3 with two walks and a solo shot in Wednesday's win over the Mariners.The rookie continued his ridiculous August by smacking his ninth homer and notching his 16th RBI of the month. Now the Bombers everyday catcher, Sanchez is hitting a scorching .389 through 72 at-bats over 19 games. Producing at this pace long-term is obviously unsustainable, but there's nothing wrong with riding the catcher while he's hot.
Aug 22 2016Sanchez homered twice and drove in three runs in 3-for-4 game in Monday's loss to Seattle.Sanchez's white hot start to his career continues, as he now has eight home runs, 15 RBI and an absurd .384/.429/.831 batting line in his first 70 plate appearances. Even if Sanchez reverts to something like his numbers at Triple-A -- .282/.339/.468 with 10 home runs in 71 games -- he'll be among the better offensive options at catcher, so there shouldn't be anything stopping you from hopping on the Sanchez bandwagon at this point.
Aug 21 2016Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Angels.Moved up to third in the order, Sanchez went deep in the first inning and gave the Yankees a lead they wouldn't relinquish. The young catcher now has five home runs in the last six games and is hitting 12-for-22 (.545) in that span. The 23-year-old figures to continue playing on a near-every day basis for the remainder of the season and could continue being one of the better hitting catcher options going forward.
Aug 17 2016Sanchez went 2-for-3 and slugged another homer in a loss against the Blue Jays on Wednesday.That's now five bombs for Sanchez, all of which have come in the last week. He has three homers and five RBI in the last two days. Sanchez is slashing .260/.396/.720 with eight extra-base hits, 11 RBI and 10 runs in 50 at-bats at the MLB level this year.
Aug 16 2016Sanchez went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays.Sanchez homered in both of his at-bats against starter Marco Estrada, following up a second-inning solo shot with a three-run blast in the fourth. This was by far the most productive offensive performance of the 23-year-old's brief career, as he doubled his career homer total in a four-inning span before action was interrupted by a 44-minute rain delay. He added one more post-delay hit for good measure, and now boasts a .340/.367/.660 line through 12 games.
Aug 14 2016Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Sunday's 12-3 loss to the Rays.The Yankees were already down 8-1 when Sanchez popped his second home run of the season, but at least he went down swinging. Both homers have come in his last four games, so while his 1:10 BB:K through 10 games is worrying, Sanchez's power is at least beginning to show through.
Aug 12 2016Sanchez is not in Friday's lineup against the Rays.Sanchez will be out of the lineup after starting seven of the past eight games. He will be replaced by Alex Rodriguez, who will be manning the DH spot for his final game as a Yankee, and Brian McCann behind the plate.
Aug 10 2016Sanchez had a huge day at the plate Wednesday, going 4-for-5 and hitting his first career major league home run en route to a 9-4 comeback win over the Red Sox.Sanchez hit double-digit home runs in all but one of his seven minor league seasons, so there is reason to expect some level of power from the young catcher, who got the start at DH on Wednesday. With the departure of Carlos Beltran and phasing out of Alex Rodriguez, Sanchez has a clear path to getting starts at DH for the Yankees. He's now hitting .321 over 33 big league at-bats.
Aug 7 2016Sanchez is out of the lineup Sunday against the Indians.Since being promoted to the big leagues last Tuesday, Sanchez had made four straight starts -- two at catcher and two at DH -- but manager Joe Girardi will give the youngster a rest Sunday. With a 5-for-15 showing through his first four games that has included three doubles and three RBI, Sanchez isn't at risk of losing out on regular at-bats, as Girardi has already committed to phasing out Alex Rodriguez in order to open up more time for the top prospect. Given the weakness of the catcher position this season, Sanchez should make for a sound option heading into the upcoming week, especially in two-catcher formats.
Aug 3 2016Sanchez is starting at DH and hitting eighth Wednesday against the Mets.The Yankees have insisted that they will not buy out the remainder of Alex Rodriguez's contract, but it nonetheless seems that Sanchez could be in line for semi-regular duty at DH now that the Yankees have traded Carlos Beltran. Of course, there is also the possibility that Sanchez just received the call because the Yankees are facing lefty Steven Matz on Wednesday, and he could be sent back down with a run of righties due up next. Either way, Sanchez's catcher eligibility makes him worth a roster spot in two-catcher formats on the chance that he stays up for the rest of the season. He has the most advanced bat in the Yankees' farm system, and should hit enough to profile at any position.
Aug 2 2016Sanchez was promoted from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Tuesday, Shane Hennigan of the Scranton Times-Tribune reports.One of the Yankees' premiere prospects, Sanchez has been hitting .285/.340/.473 at Scranton/Wilkes-Barre thus far in 2016, and could be in the lineup for Wednesday's contest with the Mets. Sanchez could see time between the DH spot, behind the plate and even some first base with the major league club. The 23-year-old spent one day with the Yankees earlier this season, and is 0-for-6 with two strikeouts in his career at the highest level.
Aug 1 2016Sanchez could be called up as early as Wednesday, Jack Curry of YES Network reports.Sanchez has been hitting well at Triple-A Scranton-Wilkes Barre, where he owns a .285/.340/.473 line with 10 home runs, 21 doubles and seven stolen bases. The Yankees treated this like a lost season at the trading deadline, and a call-up for Sanchez would be yet another indication the Yankees are playing for the future in 2016.
Jul 6 2016Sanchez, 23, is batting .319 with two home runs, seven RBI and two steals over the last 10 games for Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.In most other organizations, Sanchez would already be in the big leagues. However, the presence of Brian McCann has forced him to stay in the minors to get everyday at-bats. Through 54 games at Triple-A, Sanchez is batting .281/.319/.491 with nine home runs, 37 RBI and five steals. He will play in the Futures Game this weekend.
Jun 8 2016Sanchez (thumb) has been taking grounders at first base, Bryan Hoch of MLB.com reports.Sanchez has been nursing a cracked right thumb injury, but it appears the Yankees are at least willing to explore their options with regular first baseman Mark Teixeira on the disabled list. The catcher is still on the minor league DL, but it sounds as though he may be nearing a return, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be called up or stay at Triple-A when healthy.
May 25 2016Sanchez has been diagnosed with a cracked right thumb and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, the YES Network's Jack Curry reports.The hard-hitting catching prospect will rest his thumb for two weeks and then the Yankees will X-ray it to see where he's at. Sanchez has plenty of potential if and when he gets a chance in the big leagues, but with Brian McCann in place, he had an uncertain ETA.
May 14 2016Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A on Saturday.Sanchez was recalled just a day earlier, and he served as the DH in Friday's game against the White Sox, going 0-for-4 with a strikeout. The 23-year-old will return to Triple-A, where he holds a healthy .288/.336/.541 slash line in 111 at-bats.
May 13 2016The Yankees recalled Sanchez from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.Sanchez posted an .872 OPS with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season, and the Yankees felt it was a good time to call him up and let him get some opportunities at the big league level. It's not clear if Sanchez will remain with the Yankees long-term or head back to Triple-A at some point, but he will see immediate Friday: Sanchez will serve as the Yankees' designated hitter and hit sixth against White Sox starter Chris Sale.
May 12 2016Sanchez will be called up by the Yankees, according to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre beat writer Shane Hennigan.The Yankees have not announced Sanchez's promotion just yet, but it appears they will do so in the near future, as this report comes from the team's Triple-A squad. Sanchez is one of the Yankees' best prospects, and he posted an .872 OPS with five home runs and 20 RBI in 26 games with Scranton/Wilkes-Barre this season. This may just be a temporary promotion for Sanchez, but he could see some action the next couple days with the Yankees scheduled to face two left-handers.
May 23 2015Sanchez, 22, is slashing .260/.313/.398 with four home runs, 19 RBI and two stolen bases through 30 games for Double-A Trenton.Sanchez has been hot recently, hitting .318 with three home runs and 13 RBI over his last 10 contests. He has lost a bit of his luster over the past couple of seasons, but remains among the better catching prospects in the game.
Sep 6 2014Sanchez finished the season batting .270/.338/.406 with 13 homers at Double-A Trenton.Sanchez's offensive stats look fairly mediocre, but learning to catch takes a lot out of a catcher's offensive development. He still projects as an offensive catcher, but beware any hype that blows him up too much - there's a long, slow road ahead.
Mar 12 2014Sanchez was optioned to Double-A Trenton on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.Widely considered one of the top catching prospects in all of baseball, Sanchez went 3-for-9 with a homer in five games with the big club this spring. He'll transition to Trenton to begin preparing for the start of the season, after appearing in just 23 games at the Double-A level late last year. The 21-year-old has shown good pop in the minors, but the Yankees can afford to give him time with Brian McCann now in pinstripes.
Nov 21 2013Sanchez was added to the Yankees' 40-man roster on Wednesday, the team's official site reports.Sanchez, 20, is easily the Yankees' #1 prospect. He's shown good power throughout his minor league career, and held his own in a 23-game stint with Double-A Trenton late in 2013. It seems unlikely that he's going to stick behind the plate, and he still does need to develop more discipline as a hitter, but there's a ton of upside in Sanchez' bat, even if he ends up as a first baseman.
Jul 19 2013Sanchez, 20, is batting .270/.331/.457 with 13 home runs and 60 RBI through 81 games for High-A Tampa.Sanchez continues to show plus-power, though his 15 steals from a season ago appear to be an aberration.
Jun 25 2013Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a home run as the DH for High-A Tampa on Monday.It was Sanchez' 11th home run of the season and his isolated power (ISO) is up over .200 for the year. He's significantly improved his power production from last year.
Apr 18 2013Sanchez hit his third home run of the season in his first at-bat Thursday for High-A Tampa.It's a tiny sample, but Sanchez is swinging a hot bat early, with three homers, 13 RBI and a .340 BA in just 50 at-bats. He has tremendous raw power and seems to be building on his impressive 2012 campaign.
Apr 18 2013Gary Sanchez hit his third home run of the season in his first at-bat Thursday.It's a tiny sample, but Sanchez is swinging a hot bat early with three homers, 13 RBI, and a .340 BA in just 50 at-bats. He has tremendous raw power and seems to be building off of his time in the Florida State League last season.
Mar 6 2013Sanchez was reassigned to minor league camp Tuesday, but GM Brian Cashman said that while Sanchez "needs to go down and play every day and continue to develop his skills...I think his ceiling is really, really high," the New York Daily News reports.There are a few questions about Sanchez's bat, but this will be a key year in assessing whether he will be able to stick behind the plate.