Diamondbacks face the Nationals looking to stop road slide
The Arizona Diamondbacks will attempt to stop their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Washington NationalsAPRIL 20, 2022 • Associated Press
Nationals host the Diamondbacks to begin 4-game series
The Washington Nationals begin a four-game series at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks on MondayAPRIL 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals play in game 4 of series
The Pittsburgh Pirates bring a 2-1 lead into the next game of the series against the Washington NationalsAPRIL 17, 2022 • Associated Press
Pittsburgh Pirates play the Washington Nationals Saturday
The Pittsburgh Pirates host the Washington Nationals on SaturdayAPRIL 16, 2022 • Associated Press
Hayes leads Pirates against the Nationals following 4-hit performance
The Pittsburgh Pirates take on the Washington Nationals after Ke'Bryan Hayes had four hits on Wednesday in a 6-2 win over the CubsAPRIL 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Braves square off against the Nationals in series rubber match
The Atlanta Braves and Washington Nationals play on Wednesday with the three-game series tied 1-1APRIL 13, 2022 • Associated Press
To miss at least one more start Sanchez (neck) won't be ready to return from the injured list for his next start, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Sanchez earned a spot in the Nationals' Opening Day rotation but hit the injured list with neck stiffness prior to making his first start of the year. He'll miss at least one more turn in the rotation, with his expected return date still unclear. Josh Rogers is expected to remain in his spot for now.
APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nationals take on the Braves after Franco's 4-hit game
The Washington Nationals play the Atlanta Braves after Maikel Franco's four-hit game on MondayAPRIL 12, 2022 • Associated Press
Hits injured list Sanchez was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday with a cervical nerve impingement in his neck, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Sanchez had been scheduled to make his season debut Monday against Atlanta, but that assignment will now go to Josh Rogers instead. It's not yet clear if Sanchez will be forced to miss more than one start.
APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not likely for Monday's start Sanchez (neck) is "doubtful" for Monday's start at Atlanta, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Sanchez has been dealing with stiffness in his neck, though his potential to take the first turn through the rotation remained unclear. With it now unlikely that Sanchez will take the mound Monday, it's possible that he will require a stint on the injured list. Josh Rogers is a top candidate to enter the rotation so long as Sanchez is sidelined.
APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Managing neck stiffness Sanchez dealt with during a throwing session Friday, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
Impact Sanchez is scheduled to start Monday's road matchup against Atlanta, but his injury puts his availability into question. Even if the right-hander is able to pitch, it wouldn't be surprising to see the Nationals monitor his workload to prevent a more serious issue. Paolo Espino worked on stretching out during spring training, so he's a candidate to make a spot start Monday if Sanchez is unavailable.
APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Secures rotation spot The Nationals selected Sanchez's contract and added him to the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster Tuesday, Matt Weyrich of NBC Sports Washington reports.
Impact Washington optioned reliever Hunter Harvey to Triple-A Rochester to clear space for Sanchez, who will be part of the Nationals' Opening Day rotation. Though the 38-year-old was a key part of the Nationals' World Series-winning club in 2019, he struggled mightily in his last stint in the big leagues in 2020 (6.62 ERA, 1.66 WHIP in 11 starts) before sitting out the 2021 campaign entirely. Sanchez was touched up for 10 earned runs over four innings in his final Grapefruit League start March 30 against the Cardinals, though he must have fared well enough in his simulated game Monday for the Nationals to include him in their Opening Day rotation. Given his advanced age and the fact that he's three years removed from his last productive big-league season, Sanchez should probably be viewed as an NL-only fantasy option until his results warrant attention in mixed leagues.
APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Club option declined Sanchez became a free agent Wednesday after the Diamondbacks declined his $12 million team option, Jesse Dougherty of The Washington Post reports.
Impact Sanchez will receive a $2 million buyout as he prepares for free agency. The 36-year-old finished the 2020 season with a 4-5 record as he recorded a career-worst 6.62 ERA along with a 1.66 WHIP over 53 innings. Although his numbers declined during his two seasons in Washington, he could certainly find another role in a starting rotation in 2021.
OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
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This Date in Baseball for Oct. 12OCTOBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
Grabs fourth win Sanchez (4-5) picked up the win in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Mets, allowing three runs on four hits and a walk over 5.1 innings. He struck out three.
Impact The veteran right-hander tossed 80 pitches (50 strikes) before exiting his final outing of the season. Sanchez wasn't able to match his strong performances from 2018 or 2019 this time around, managing to deliver only one quality start in 11 trips to the mound and posting a 6.62 ERA and 1.66 WHIP through 53 innings, his worst ratios since he became a big-league regular with the Marlins over a decade ago. The Nats have a $12 million option on Sanchez's services for 2021, but the front office may think twice about exercising it.
SEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Secures third victory Sanchez (3-5) picked up the win Monday against the Phillies, allowing one run on four hits and four walks while striking out six over five innings.
Impact Sanchez dealt with plenty of traffic on the bases during Monday's outing, however, he managed to dance out of trouble, giving up just one run in the fifth inning on a balk that allowed Mickey Moniak to score. Sanchez has accrued a 6.80 ERA and 1.74 WHIP to go with 40 punchouts over 47.2 frames in 2020.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sanchez scheduled to start as Washington hosts Philadelphia
The Phillies will start Zack Wheeler on Monday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Anibal SanchezSEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • Associated Press
Phillies fail to sweep Blue Jays; Harper has stiff back
Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer and Taijuan Walker tossed six sharp innings to help the Toronto Blue Jays snap a six-game losing streak with a 6-3 win over the Philadelphia P...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Suzuki, Nats bounce back, bop Marlins 15-0 to split twinbill
Kurt Suzuki homered and doubled to bounce back from a game-ending strikeout in the opener, and the Washington Nationals routed the playoff-contending Miami Marlins 15-0 to split a...SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press
Stung by Rays Sanchez (2-5) took the loss Tuesday, coughing up six runs on seven hits and a walk over 4.1 innings as the Nationals fell 6-1 to the Rays. He struck out four.
Impact The veteran right-hander threw only 58 of 98 pitches for strikes and had great difficulty controlling the baserunners he allowed -- Tampa went 4-for-4 on steal attempts off the battery of Sanchez and Kurt Suzuki. Sanchez will carry a 7.38 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 34:13 K:BB into his next outing Sunday during a doubleheader in Miami.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Curtiss expected to start as Tampa Bay hosts Washington
The Nationals will start Anibal Sanchez on Tuesday and the Rays are expected to counter with John CurtissSEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • Associated Press
Duvall, Albies power Braves to 8-4 triumph over Nationals
Adam Duvall and Ozzie Albies each hit a two-run homer off a laboring Max Scherzer, and the Atlanta Braves rallied past the Washington Nationals 8-4SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • Associated Press
Notches second win Sanchez (2-4) earned the win Tuesday against the Rays after allowing three runs on four hits with six strikeouts and two walks across five innings.
Impact The veteran right-hander started out by surrendering only two singles and two walks through five shutout frames, but he was pulled after giving up two singles and hitting a batter to start the sixth inning -- all three baserunners came around to score. Sanchez has a 6.34 ERA, 1.70 WHIP and 30:12 K:BB through 38.1 innings and lines up to face the Rays again next Tuesday.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sanchez expected to start as Washington hosts Tampa Bay
The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Tuesday while the Nationals are expected to counter with Anibal SanchezSEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • Associated Press
Short outing against Phillies Sanchez allowed four runs (one earned) on eight hits and one walk while striking out one across 3.1 innings Thursday against the Phillies. He did not factor into the decision.
Impact Sanchez was the victim of poor defense, but also didn't pitch particularly effectively. He allowed a home run to Rhys Hoskins, and has now surrendered at least one long ball in five of his seven starts this season. Sanchez also showcased little deceptiveness, generating only eight called strikes and six swinging strikes across 74 total pitches. For the season, he now has a 6.48 ERA with a 24:10 K:BB across 33.1 innings. He's in line to draw his next start Tuesday against the Rays.
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
