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Fri Mar 113:23Gary Sanchez Could Make Spring Debut On March 14
The Milwaukee Brewers are targeting March 14 for catcher Gary Sanchez (hand) to make his Cactus League debut. Sanchez's 2023 season came to an early end due to a fractured hand, and something came up in his physical (unrelated to last year's injury) that delayed his official signing with the Brew Crew this offseason. It has caused the 31-year-old veteran backstop to get a late start to spring training, but he's ramping things up now. Sanchez will have under two weeks to get up to speed for Opening Day, where he's expected to serve as William Contreras' backup while also seeing at-bats as the designated hitter. He had a resurgent season for the Padres by hitting 19 homers in 72 games, and while Sanchez can provide decent pop in two-catcher leagues, fantasy managers shouldn't be expecting a repeat of 2023.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd RosiakRotoBaller.com
Thu Feb 2216:33Gary Sanchez Cleared For Baseball Activities
Milwaukee Brewers manager Pat Murphy said that catcher Gary Sanchez (hand) has been cleared for baseball activities after dealing with right-wrist issues last year. However, he will need some time to ramp up before being ready for spring training games. Sanchez's 2023 season came to an end early last September when he fractured his wrist, but it was a recent hand injury that he suffered that brought up a red flag for the Brewers on Sanchez's physical. The 31-year-old veteran backstop should be ready for Opening Day, where he'll be the primary back up to William Contreras while also seeing a steady amount of at-bats as the team's designated hitter. Sanchez rebounded nicely in San Diego last year with 19 home runs in 75 games. While he can provide solid power in two-catcher leagues, he also is going to drag your fantasy team's batting average down.
Source: Bally Sports Wisconsin - Sophia MinnaertRotoBaller.com
Tue Feb 2022:10Gary Sanchez's Deal With Brewers Is Back On
Free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) is close to finalizing the one-year, $7 million contract that he reached with the Milwaukee Brewers nearly two weeks ago, according to sources briefed on the discussions. There was a holdup because the Brewers had lingering concerns over the condition of Sanchez's right wrist after his physical, and the expectation is he will accept a lower base salary with incentives that would allow him to earn the original $7 million if he stays healthy. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2025. The 31-year-old veteran backstop fractured his right wrist on Sept. 6 while with the Padres when he was hit by a pitch. Before that, he had a resurgent 2023, batting just .218 but hitting 19 homers with a .792 OPS in 260 plate appearances. In Milwaukee, he'll be the primary backup to William Contreras but will also see at-bats at designated hitter.
Source: The Athletic - Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 1616:45Gary Sanchez Not At Camp With Brewers
Catcher Gary Sanchez has not reported to spring training with the Milwaukee Brewers this week, and there's no expectation right now as to when/if a deal will officially get done. The Brewers are not commenting on the matter, so the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Todd Rosiak is guessing that negotiations/examinations are ongoing. The 31-year-old reportedly inked a one-year, $7 million deal, but it hasn't become official just yet. If he does eventually sign, Sanchez is expected to see at-bats at designated hitter and as the backup behind the dish to William Contreras. The Dominican slugger surprised with the Padres in 2023 and had 19 home runs and 46 RBI in 72 games while hitting just .218 (51-for-234). Sanchez isn't going to hit for average, but he won't be a bad source of power as a No. 2 backstop in two-catcher leagues.
Source: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel - Todd RosiakRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 719:26Gary Sanchez Signs With Brewers
Free-agent catcher Gary Sanchez signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday. Sanchez began last year with the New York Mets but only played in three games with them before eventually being picked up by the San Diego Padres, where he thrived in 72 games, clubbing 19 home runs and driving in 46 runs in 260 plate appearances. However, it also came with a weak .218 batting average (51-for-234). The 31-year-old veteran backstop was particularly effective against left-handed pitching in 2023 and should at least be in play as Milwaukee's designated hitter against southpaws in 2024, in addition to providing the team with a backup catching option to starter William Contreras. Sanchez can provide some pop in two-catcher leagues, but fantasy managers wouldn't be wise to expect a repeat of last year.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Fri Feb 220:34Pirates Considering Gary Sanchez
The Pittsburgh Pirates are among the teams considering ex-New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, who had a fantastic year with the San Diego Padres in 2023 while become left-hander Blake Snell's personal catcher. The Pirates are expected to move Henry Davis to full-time catching duties in 2024, but maybe they'd like some insurance behind him in Sanchez. The 31-year-old backstop produced a .780 OPS -- his best mark since 2019 -- and hit 19 home runs in 75 games after joining the Padres midseason. He was somewhat of an offensive savior for a Padres All-Star lineup that fell flat. Sanchez hit only .217 but squared the ball up often and should at least be able to land a role somewhere in a timeshare at the catching position. Expecting a repeat of 2023 would be foolish, but Sanchez could land a timeshare role somewhere and be useful as a No. 2 catcher in fantasy for his power.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Fri Jan 1215:21Padres Have Considered Bringing Gary Sanchez Back
The San Diego Padres have considered re-signing catcher Gary Sanchez, but there is a big gap in contract talks. Sanchez kept the Padres' offense afloat in the middle of last season and was one of their biggest offensive contributors despite not even starting the year with the club. Despite the strong season for the Friars, the Padres were fully expected to move on from Sanchez heading into 2024, especially after they acquired Kyle Higashioka from the New York Yankees in the blockbuster deal involving outfielder Juan Soto. If he can stay healthy, Luis Campusano has a clear path to regular catching duties this season. Sanchez hit 19 home runs and had a .780 OPS in just 75 games in 2023 but finished the season on the injured list due to a fractured wrist. He'll most likely be looking at a part-time role in 2024 with whichever team signs him.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Sep 6 202320:27Gary Sanchez Suffers Fractured Wrist
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez (wrist) has been diagnosed with a fractured wrist, according to manager Bob Melvin. Sanchez will now miss the rest of the regular season after joining the Padres on May 21. The 30-year-old former Yankees backstop was a key acquisition in the first half of the season, and his bat kept the disappointing Padres afloat for much of the year. The Dominican catcher hit just .219 (52-for-238) in 71 games with the Friars, but he also added 19 home runs, 46 RBI and 33 runs scored in 257 plate appearances as the team's primary catcher for the majority of the season. With Sanchez now out to close out 2023, Luis Campusano will become San Diego's primary catcher.
Source: MLB.com - AJ CassavellRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 17 202319:37Gary Sanchez Resting Thursday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is resting for the first contest of a huge four-game series against the division-rival Arizona Diamondbacks on Thursday. Luis Campusano is getting the start behind the plate and will hit seventh against Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen. Sanchez has been a godsend for the Padres this year, clubbing 16 home runs and driving in 41 in just 198 at-bats, but he's also hitting just .217 (43-for-198). The 30-year-old has nine home runs, three doubles, 20 RBI and 13 runs scored in 22 games (21 starts) since the All-Star break. He remains relevant for his power in single-catcher leagues. Campusano has also been great in just 79 at-bats for the Friars this year (.316 average) with four home runs, but he has a shy-away matchup in DFS against Gallen.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Aug 14 202319:59Gary Sanchez Getting A Breather Against O's
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez will take a seat on Monday for the start of a series against the visiting Baltimore Orioles. Luis Campusano will do the catching for right-hander Yu Darvish while batting seventh against Orioles rookie right-hander Grayson Rodriguez. Sanchez hasn't been playing as regularly behind the dish with Campusano around, but he continues to be relevant in single-catcher leagues after coming over to San Diego. The 30-year-old Dominican backstop is hitting just .215 (41-for-191) with an on-base percentage under .300, but he's clubbed 15 home runs and driven in 36 in his 56 games for the Friars. Sanchez has hit .246 (17-for-69) with eight long balls, three doubles, 16 RBI and 11 runs scored in 20 games (19 starts) since the All-Star break.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202307:58Gary Sanchez Homers Twice On Wednesday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez had a big night in an 11-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. The veteran catcher wound up going 3-for-5 with two homers and four RBI in the blowout win. Sanchez hit solo shots in the sixth and ninth innings, with both homers traveling exactly 440 feet. The 30-year-old backstop is having a comeback year with the Padres, hitting .214 with 14 homers, 26 runs, and 36 RBI over 173 at-bats. He has seven homers over his past 15 games and has reestablished himself as a viable fantasy starter in all formats after bouncing around early in the 2023 campaign.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 2 202319:26Gary Sanchez Launches Two Home Runs Versus Rockies
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez was 3-for-5 in the batter's box, crushing two solo shots and a single in an 11-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. It's the second contest this season where the veteran backstop has crushed two homers and he now has 17 multi-homer games in his eight-year career. Sanchez is batting .214/.289/.780 with 14 home runs and 36 RBI in 173 trips to the plate in 2023.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 24 202319:32Gary Sanchez Taking A Seat Monday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is on the bench for Monday's series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates and right-hander Quinn Priester. Sanchez has cooled off after a red-hot start to his Padres tenure but has still offered up power with nine homers and a .214 isolated power across 46 games on the season. The former Yankee is hitting just .193 but it appears there is some poor batted-ball luck involved with a .190 batting average on balls in play despite a solid 41.3% hard-hit rate on the season. Luis Campusano will handle the catching duties on Monday, hitting seventh against Priester in San Diego.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 25 202314:18Gary Sanchez Getting A Breather Sunday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is absent from the lineup for Sunday's matchup with left-hander MacKenzie Gore and the Washington Nationals. The slugging backstop has been a nice addition to San Diego's lineup, as he's slashing .207/.275/.488 with seven home runs across 27 games. It will be up to Austin Nola to take care of the catching duties while batting eighth. The 33-year-old Nola hasn't shown much with the bat since 2021 and is hitting just .144 this season with a single home run, seven runs, and seven RBI over 48 contests. Fantasy managers looking for catching help can find better options on the waiver wire.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Mon Jun 19 202318:32Gary Sanchez Back Behind The Plate On Monday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup on Monday, hitting sixth against the Giants' Ryan Walker. Sanchez didn't start Sunday's series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays but did enter the game as a pinch-hitter, only to strike out in his lone plate appearance on the afternoon. The former Yankee still isn't hitting for much average with a .200 mark on the season but his six home runs in 21 games have provided a boost to a Padres offense that was previously getting next to nothing from their catchers offensively. Even with a 30% K% on the season, Sanchez has been a valuable waiver-wire addition for those who entrusted the 30-year-old with his new team.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Jun 18 202314:54Gary Sanchez Sitting Out Sunday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays. The former New York Yankee has been on a resurgence in the power department, slashing .203/.246/.516 with six homers over 20 contests. Austin Nola will take on the catching duties instead and bat eighth. The 33-year-old has struggled mightily at the plate across 45 games, batting .142 with a single home run. Fantasy managers can ignore Nola in every format and look elsewhere for catching help.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Jun 15 202318:39Jake Cronenworth, Gary Sanchez Absent From Lineup On Thursday
San Diego Padres first baseman Jake Cronenworth and catcher Gary Sanchez are not in the lineup on Thursday versus the Cleveland Guardians. Brandon Dixon is manning the cold corner and batting seventh while Austin Nola takes over behind the plate and is hitting ninth for this one. Cronenworth is percolating with a 9-for-24 stretch and a homer over his last six games, so fantasy managers hope to see the two-time All-Star back in the fold come Friday. Sanchez has looked revived in San Diego, hitting .240 with six long balls and 15 RBI across 50 at-bats with the Padres. Fantasy managers should expect the former Silver Slugger to re-enter the mix on Friday, as well.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 14 202312:11Gary Sanchez Continues To Hit In San Diego
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez hit his sixth home run with the team on Tuesday in the win over the Guardians since he was claimed off waivers on May 29. The homer gave him the most home runs by a player in his first 13 games with the Padres. Sanchez is now hitting .255/.300/.681 in 50 plate appearances in SD after batting .195/.286/.392 in 1,096 plate appearances from the start of 2020 through his time with the Mets earlier this year. He's hitting .273/.360/.773 in 25 trips to the plate at Petco Park, and his three long balls at home this year are tied for second-most behind Fernando Tatis Jr. The 30-year-old backstop has gone 7-for-29 (.241) with four homers and 11 RBI in his last seven contests. It's unlikely to last, but Sanchez is taking advantage of the opportunity and is worth riding in fantasy until he slows down.
Source: The San Diego Union-Tribune - Kevin AceeRotoBaller.com
Sat Jun 10 202312:51Gary Sanchez Hitting Cleanup Again Saturday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is serving as the designated hitter and is batting cleanup on Saturday against Colorado Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland. Sanchez has been a godsend for the Padres with many of their stars underperforming so far this year offensively. The 30-year-old Dominican backstop hit his fifth homer of the year in Friday's win over the Rockies at hitter-friendly Coors Field and has gone 10-for-34 (.294) with two doubles, five homers, 11 RBI and eight runs scored in his 10 games with the Friars. Fantasy managers in deep two-catcher leagues should continue to ride Sanchez while he's hot, but don't expect this type of performance to be sustained for too long.
Source: Baseball PressRotoBaller.com
Wed Jun 7 202314:17Gary Sanchez Moves Into Cleanup Spot Wednesday
San Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is hitting out of the cleanup spot Wednesday against Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby. It's just his eighth start of the season for the Padres but the first out of the four-hole, although the promotion certainly makes sense considering Sanchez has already clubbed three homers in short order for the Friars. After bursting onto the scene as a rookie in 2016, the 30-year-old has fallen on tough times lately as he's coming off a .205 average, albeit with 16 home runs, across 128 games with the Twins last season, finishing 11% below the league average according to his 89 wRC+. Despite his hot start with San Diego, he'll have his hands full with a tough right-hander in Kirby Wednesday afternoon in San Diego.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
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