Alí Sánchez - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Inks MiLB deal with Yankees The Yankees signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Dec. 17.

Impact A defensive-minded catcher, Sanchez has slashed just .183/.220/.233 in 50 games at the big-league level across parts of four seasons. Sanchez will turn 29 in January and is likely to start the 2026 campaign at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Red Sox outrighted Sanchez to Triple-A Worcester on Tuesday.

Impact Worcester's season is over, but Sanchez remains in the organization in case the Red Sox have a catching depth emergency later this week. He's gone 5-for-23 at the plate this season during stints with the Blue Jays and Red Sox.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man Sanchez was designated for assignment Sunday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Red Sox needed a spot on the active roster for Wilyer Abreu, who was activated from the injured list. The 28-year-old Sanchez is still searching for his first big-league home run, as he has a .183/.220/.233 career slash line in 133 MLB plate appearances dating back to 2020.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Boston The Red Sox acquired Sanchez from the Mets on Sunday.

Impact Sanchez had been on a minor-league deal with the Mets after signing with the organization Aug. 23, but he'll end up joining the Red Sox's 28-man active roster after being dealt back to Boston, per Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The Red Sox had previously claimed the 28-year-old backstop off waivers from Toronto on Aug. 8, and he appeared in one game for the big club before being cast off the 40-man roster. He won't be in line for much playing time in September as the Red Sox's No. 3 catcher behind Carlos Narvaez and Connor Wong.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Boston The Red Sox acquired Sanchez from the Mets on Sunday in exchange for cash.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Ex-Red Sox Catcher Agrees To Minors Deal With NL Team Former Boston Red Sox catcher Ali Sanchez has reportedly agreed to a minor-league deal with the New York Mets.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • NESN.COM

Signs with Mets after electing FA The Mets signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Friday, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanchez elected free agency after being designated for assignment by the Red Sox on Monday. He'll latch on with the Mets and provide some additional catching depth. The 28-year-old has also spent time with the Blue Jays this season, and he slashed .279/.347/.419 in 199 plate appearances with their Triple-A affiliate in Buffalo. Sanchez has appeared in just nine MLB games in 2025.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Sanchez cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday.

Impact Sanchez lost his roster spot Monday and went unclaimed on waivers. He'll likely spend the rest of the season with Worcester, though he could be a depth option for the big-league club.

AUGUST 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Set to lose 40-man roster spot The Red Sox will designated Sanchez for assignment prior to Monday's game against the Orioles, Chris Cotillo of MassLive.com reports.

Impact The move clears a spot on the 26-man and 40-man rosters for the addition of Nathaniel Lowe. Sanchez has been serving as Boston's third catcher while Carlos Narvaez dealt with a nagging knee issue, but he's received just one plate appearance during his week-and-a-half with the club.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Alex Cora Explains Why Red Sox Are Carrying Three Catchers The Boston Red Sox have three catchers after activating Ali Sanchez. Alex Cora explained why they decided to hold on to three backstops.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • NESN.COM

Rumor: Red Sox Shake Up Catching Situation With Roster Move The Boston Red Sox shook up their catching situation on Monday by activating the recently claimed Ali Sanchez.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • NESN.COM

Red Sox Face Tough Call With Catcher Depth The Boston Red Sox faced a roster decision after claiming catcher Ali Sanchez, with Carlos Narváez’s health likely to determine the next mov...

AUGUST 9, 2025 • NESN.COM

Picked up by Red Sox The Red Sox claimed Sanchez off waivers Friday.

Impact Sanchez will provide some catching depth for the Red Sox after being designated for assignment by Toronto on Tuesday. Carlos Narvaez is currently tending to knee soreness, and Sanchez could be called upon if Narvaez's knee remains problematic.

AUGUST 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Blue Jays designated Sanchez for assignment Tuesday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Blue Jays had no use for Sanchez following Alejandro Kirk's return from the injured list Sunday, so the former will now lose his place on the MLB and 40-man rosters. Buddy Kennedy was selected from Triple-A Buffalo to fill the vacant spot.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Max Scherzer works 6 innings and earns 2nd win as Blue Jays beat the Royals 4-2

Max Scherzer pitched one-run ball for six innings and earned his second win of the season, Bo Bichette added three hits and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Kansas City Royals 4-2

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Mullins robs Sánchez of home run in what may have been the outfielder's last home game for Orioles

Cedric Mullins gave Baltimore fans a memorable moment with a spectacular catch in what could be his final home game at Camden Yards

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Nathan Lukes' 3-run homer helps the Blue Jays avoid a sweep with a 9-8 win over the Orioles

Nathan Lukes hit a three-run homer to cap Toronto's five-run seventh inning, helping the Blue Jays secure a 9-8 victory over the Baltimore Orioles

JULY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays Position Player Threw One of the Slowest Strikeouts You'll Ever See Blue Jays catcher Ali Sanchez was called upon to pitch in relief, and he threw one of the slowest strikeouts imaginable.

JULY 29, 2025 • SI.COM

O'Neill homers again as Orioles rout Blue Jays 16-4 in the opener of a doubleheader

Tyler O'Neill homered for a fourth straight game as the Baltimore Orioles crushed the Toronto Blue Jays 16-4

JULY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays place All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the 7-day injured list with a concussion

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed All-Star catcher Alejandro Kirk on the seven-day injured list with a concussion

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Summoned to big leagues The Blue Jays selected Sanchez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Sanchez will be active for Sunday's game against the Tigers after Alejandro Kirk (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list. Sanchez is unlikely to play more than a couple times per week with Tyler Heineman handling starting duties behind the dish. Sanchez previously logged 11 plate appearances with Toronto earlier this season but has spent the bulk of the 2025 campaign at Buffalo, slashing .279/.347/.419 with six home runs over 199 plate appearances.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned to big leagues The Blue Jays selected Sanchez's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday.

Impact Sanchez will be active for Sunday's game against the Tigers as the Blue Jays' backup catcher after top backstop Alejandro Kirk (concussion) was placed on the 7-day injured list. While Kirk is on the shelf, Sanchez is unlikely to play more than a couple times per week with Tyler Heineman expected to dominate the playing time behind the dish. Sanchez previously logged 11 plate appearances with Toronto earlier this season but has spent the bulk of the 2025 campaign at Buffalo, with whom he's slashed .279/.347/.419 with six home runs over 199 plate appearances.

JULY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minor-league deal with Toronto The Blue Jays signed Sanchez to a minor-league contract Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact It was initially reported Thursday that Sanchez -- who the Blue Jays designated for assignment Tuesday -- was outrighted to Triple-A Buffalo after clearing waivers, per Bannon. However, the 28-year-old catcher declined his assignment and elected free agency, but he has opted to stick around with the Blue Jays' organization and will report to Triple-A anyways. Sanchez is slashing .242/.311/.421 with five home runs and 15 RBI in 106 plate appearances for Buffalo this season.

JUNE 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in organization The Blue Jays outrighted Sanchez to Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanchez cleared waivers after being removed from the 40-man roster and will remain in the organization as catching depth at Buffalo.

JUNE 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays RHP Scherzer throws live BP, could pitch in minor league game this weekend

Blue Jays manager John Schneider says right-hander Max Scherzer threw 40 pitches of live batting practice Tuesday and could pitch in a minor league game this weekend

JUNE 3, 2025 • Associated Press

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