AARON SANCHEZ NEWS

DFA'd after start Sanchez was designated for assignment by the Nationals following his start Saturday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Sanchez pitched 3.2 frames, allowing seven runs on eight hits while striking out three in the Nationals' Game 1 win over the Rockies during Saturday's doubleheader. The 29-year-old did not factor into the decision and was designated for assignment after the second game concluded. He will now report to Triple-A Rochester, get claimed by another team or get released outright. Sanchez owns an abysmal 8.33 ERA and 1.76 WHIP with 16 strikeouts over 31.1 innings in seven starts this year.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Friday's start postponed Sanchez won't start against the Rockies as scheduled Friday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.

Impact The contest will be made up via a twin bill Saturday, with Sanchez likely to be on the mound for one of those games. Joan Adon was Saturday's regularly scheduled pitcher and should start the other contest.

MAY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies third win Sanchez (3-3) earned the win during Sunday's 8-2 victory over Milwaukee, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks with one strikeout in five innings.

Impact Sanchez was staked to an eight-run lead early and kept Milwaukee off the board until the fifth inning, when Tyrone Taylor tagged him for a two-run home run. The 29-year-old topped out at 89 pitches but hasn't missed many bats with no more than four strikeouts in any of his six starts and has now alternated decisions in every turn. He'll carry a 7.16 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 13 strikeouts into a start slated to come against Colorado next weekend.

MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in brief outing Sanchez took the loss after allowing four runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings Monday against the Marlins.

Impact Sanchez was spotted an early 1-0 lead after Washington pushed across a run in the first inning, but the right-hander surrendered four runs in the bottom of the second, as six straight batters would reach after retiring the first hitter of the frame. Sanchez has yet to work six full innings over five starts in 2022, with his longest outing lasting 5.1 innings his last time out against the Mets.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to start Monday Sanchez (hand) is listed as the Nationals' starting pitcher for Monday's series opener in Miami.

Impact During his most recent start May 11 against the Mets, Sanchez dealt with what manager Dave Martinez called a bone bruise on his non-throwing hand. Fortunately for Sanchez, the injury doesn't look like it'll be anything that affects him in his field, so he'll stay on turn in the rotation for his fifth start with Washington. Through his first four outings, Sanchez has posted a 7.58 ERA and 1.42 WHIP across 19 innings.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gurriel stays hot, Verlander solid, Astros blank Nats 8-0

Yuli Gurriel went 3-for-4 with a homer, Justin Verlander pitched five scoreless innings and the Houston Astros beat the Washington Nationals 8-0

MAY 15, 2022 • Associated Press

Picks up win, suffers bone bruise Manager Dave Martinez said Sanchez suffered a "little bone bruise" on his left hand during Wednesday's start against the Mets, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports. The right-h...

Impact The 29-year-old was struck by a 113-mph comebacker during the sixth inning to end his evening, but he's expected to make his next turn through the rotation Monday in Miami. Sanchez surrendered three runs during the opening frame but otherwise kept New York off the board. He threw 51 of his 76 pitches for strikes and tied his season low with one strikeout.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Surrenders seven runs Sanchez (1-2) allowed seven runs (six earned) on six hits and two walks while striking out four across 4.1 innings to take the loss Thursday against the Rockies.

Impact Sanchez was handed an early two-run lead, though he coughed that up quickly by giving up a three-run homer in the second inning. He also allowed three of the first four batters he faced to reach base in the fifth, all of which eventually came around to score. Sanchez has now allowed at least three earned runs in each of his three starts while failing to work more than five frames on any occasion. He owns an 8.56 ERA with a 9:3 K:BB across 13.2 innings on the season.

MAY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joe, Rockies take advantage of Nats' miscues in 5-2 win

Jose Iglesias had a two-run double and Connor Joe a two-run triple in consecutive at-bats in the fourth inning after a crucial error by shortstop Alcides Escobar, and the Colorado...

MAY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Registers first win Sanchez (1-1) got the win during Friday's 14-4 victory over the Giants, allowing three runs on six hits with four strikeouts in five innings.

Impact Manager Dave Martinez opted to give Sanchez a second turn through the rotation, and the 29-year-old responded with a respectable performance in a big win. Most of the damage came on a Jason Vosler two-run home run in the second and Sanchez exited with the score at a narrow 5-3 before Washington exploded in the later innings. Sanchez may have showed enough to receive another start that would most likely come against Colorado next week.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Soto, Nats end 8-game skid, rout virus-ravaged Giants 14-4

Juan Soto homered and the Washington Nationals pounded out a season-high 22 hits, ending an eight-game losing streak by beating the virus-ravaged San Francisco Giants 14-4

APRIL 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Flores' 3-run homer sends MLB-leading Giants past Rockies

Wilmer Flores hit a three-run homer in the first, Thairo Estrada added an RBI single, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 5-4 for their sixth straight win

AUGUST 14, 2021 • Associated Press

Released by Giants Sanchez was placed on unconditional release waivers by the Giants on Friday.

Impact Sanchez was designated for assignment Sunday, and he'll become a free agent after he went unclaimed on waivers. The right-hander had recorded a 2.57 ERA and 1.86 WHIP in seven innings across his last three appearances.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

La Stella's hit in 8th gives Giants 5-4 win over Milwaukee

Pinch-hitter Tommy La Stella singled in the go-ahead run in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 to take two of three in the series between...

AUGUST 8, 2021 • Associated Press

Loses 40-man spot Sanchez was designated for assignment Sunday.

Impact Sanchez lasted two innings as an opener, allowing one run on four hits and a walk in Saturday's contest versus Milwaukee. He has a 3.06 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 26:15 K:BB across 35.1 innings. If he ends up with Triple-A Sacramento, he'll likely remain stretched out as a starter in case he's needed on the big-league roster later in the season.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Brief outing in Saturday start Sanchez allowed a run on four hits and a walk over two innings Saturday against the Brewers. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Sanchez was making a spot start in place of the injured Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder) and allowed an RBI double to Willy Adames in the third inning before turning the game over to the bullpen. Sanchez was making just his third appearance for the Giants since returning from a biceps injury and threw 46 pitches, 29 of them for strikes. Even if he stays in the rotation for any length of time, Sanchez isn't yet built up enough to be a fantasy contributor.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Woodruff expected to start as Brewers host the Giants

The Giants will start Aaron Sanchez on Saturday and the Brewers are expected to counter with Brandon Woodruff

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Sanchez will start Saturday's game against the Brewers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Sanchez returned from the injured list last week and has made two appearances as a multi-inning reliever. He's allowed a run on four hits and four walks while striking out two in five innings, and he'll make a spot start in Milwaukee in place of Anthony DeSclafani (shoulder).

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez delivers again as Brewers edge Giants 2-1 in 10

Rowdy Tellez singled home Avisaíl García in the 10th inning to give the Milwaukee Brewers a 2-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • Associated Press

Logs two innings in return Sanchez allowed a run on three hits and struck out one in two innings during Friday's 9-6 loss to Houston.

Impact The right-hander missed nearly three months with biceps tightness, and he battled a blister issue during his rehab assignment. Sanchez's first outing since he was activated from the 60-day injured list Thursday was a mixed bag. He's expected to fill a multi-inning role out of the bullpen going forward. He's posted a 3.26 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB through 30.1 innings this year.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Crawford back with 2-run double as Giants blank Dodgers 5-0

Brandon Crawford doubled home two runs in his first game back from a left oblique strain and the majors-leading San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Reinstated from 60-day IL Sanchez (biceps) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list Thursday.

Impact Sanchez began a rehab assignment in early July, and he had been building up his pitch count across his recent appearances. However, the right-hander will take on a bullpen role for now since the Giants don't have an open spot in the rotation. Sanchez's fantasy value will be limited while he's serving as a middle reliever, but he could be an option to fill in as a starter if needed.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cueto expected to start for the Giants against the Dodgers

The Giants will roll out Johnny Cueto to the mound Thursday and the Dodgers will give David Price the start

JULY 29, 2021 • Associated Press

Headed for bullpen Giants manager Gabe Kapler said over the weekend that Sanchez (biceps) will likely work out of the bullpen once he's reinstated from the 60-day injured list, Susan Slusser of the S...

Impact Though Sanchez has been building up his pitch count for starting duty during his rehab assignment at Triple-A Sacramento, the Giants don't have a spot open for him in the rotation and seem to be viewing him as a depth option at this time. Sanchez hasn't helped his case for getting another look as a starter by posting a 6.65 ERA, 1.71 WHIP and 5.4 K/9 in 21.2 innings over his seven rehab outings. The right-hander appears ready to return from the IL, but since he won't be in store for a meaningful role out of the bullpen once reinstated, the Giants aren't rushing to get him back on the active roster.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler, Dodgers to take on DeSclafani, Giants

The Dodgers will start Walker Buehler on Wednesday and the Giants are expected to counter with Anthony DeSclafani

JULY 28, 2021 • Associated Press