YOLMER SÁNCHEZ NEWS

Sent to minor-league camp The Angels reassigned Sanchez to minor-league camp Tuesday.

Impact The 32-year-old Sanchez has spent parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, but he hasn't seen MLB action since 2022, when he appeared in 14 games with the Red Sox. He's spent both of the past two seasons at the Triple-A level with the affiliates for Atlanta and the Mets, and the Angels likely envision him filling a utility role at Triple-A Salt Lake throughout the 2025 campaign.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Halos Sanchez signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Tuesday that includes an invitation to spring training.

Impact Sanchez spent all of last season with the Mets' Triple-A affiliate, slashing .229/.348/.396 with 52 RBI across 399 plate appearances. The 32-year-old infielder hasn't appeared in an MLB game since 2022 and will likely remain an organizational depth piece for the Angels.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Becomes free agent Sanchez elected free agency Tuesday.

Impact Sanchez will test his luck on the open market this winter and is unlikely to garner anything more than a minor-league contract from the Mets or another organization. The 30-year-old utility infielder's lone big-league action in 2022 came with the Red Sox, with whom he posted a .322 OPS over 44 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Mets Sanchez was claimed off waivers by the Mets on Thursday.

Impact Sanchez lost out on playing time late in his stint with the Red Sox and was ultimately designated for assignment Tuesday. He hit just .108 with two RBI and a run over 14 games with Boston to begin the year but will join the Mets' major-league roster as a versatile defensive option while the team deals with various injuries, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports. He'll likely play a depth role and could lose his spot on the big-league roster once Eduardo Escobar (oblique) and Luis Guillorme (groin) are cleared to return.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pivetta throws 7 shutout innings, Red Sox beat Pirates 5-3

Nick Pivetta pitched one-hit ball for seven innings for his first win since June 24, and the Boston Red Sox scored four runs in the first inning on their way to a 5-3 victory over...

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Hernández back with Red Sox after long stint on injured list

Kiké Hernández has returned to the Boston Red Sox after a more than a two-month absence

AUGUST 16, 2022 • Associated Press

DFA'd on Tuesday The Red Sox designated Sanchez for assignment Tuesday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact While Sanchez provided steady infield defense over the last month, he's slashed a dreadful .108/.214/.108 in 44 plate appearances this season. He'll now exit the 40-man roster, clearing the way for Enrique Hernandez's (hip) return from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moving back to reserve role Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game in Kansas City, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanchez had started each of the last four games at the keystone, but his playing time is likely to dip moving forward after Rafael Devers came off the injured list Tuesday. With Devers back in the fold at third base, utility man Christian Arroyo can slide over to second base, where he'll likely play on a regular basis so long as Trevor Story (wrist) remains sidelined. Sanchez hasn't made a case for holding down an everyday role after going 2-for-33 at the plate since his July 22 promotion from Triple-A Worcester.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Sanchez isn't starting Thursday against the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Sanchez started the last five games and went 2-for-16 with two RBI, three walks and four strikeouts. Jeter Downs is taking over at second base and batting ninth.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jones homers for Guardians to spoil Papi's return to Fenway

Nolan Jones hit a three-run homer, fellow rookie Steven Kwan had three hits and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Red Sox 8-3

JULY 27, 2022 • Associated Press

Getting third straight start Sanchez will start at second base and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Guardians, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Sanchez will pick up his third consecutive start at the keystone while slumping rookie Jeter Downs heads to the bench. Over his first two starts, Sanchez went 1-for-5 with three walks and an RBI. He could end up settling in as the Red Sox's primary option at second base over the struggling Downs while Trevor Story (hand) remains on the injured list.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tapia inside-the-park slam lifts Blue Jays over Red Sox 28-5

Raimel Tapia hit an inside-the-park grand slam after a misplay by Boston center fielder Jarren Duran and the Toronto Blue Jays set a franchise record for runs in a game, rolling pa...

JULY 23, 2022 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues Sanchez was recalled by the Red Sox on Friday.

Impact Sanchez has spent nearly the entire season with Triple-A Worcester, though he'll get the chance to serve as depth along Boston's infield with both Trevor Story (hand) and Christian Arroyo (groin) sidelined. Sanchez has maintained a .247/.377/.413 line across 303 plate appearances with Worcester.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A Sanchez was returned to Triple-A Worcester on Thursday, Bill Koch of The Providence Journal reports.

Impact Sanchez joined the Red Sox ahead of their series in Toronto on Monday and failed to get a hit in his only at-bat Wednesday. He will now return to Triple-A where he has produced a .253 average with eight home runs over 68 games.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract officially selected Sanchez's contract was selected from Triple-A Worcester on Monday.

Impact Sanchez is joining the active roster for the team's three-game series in Toronto, and he's scheduled to start in Wednesday's matchup. The 29-year-old has slashed .253/.381/.424 with eight homers, 39 runs, 29 RBI and four stolen bases over 68 games in Worcester this year.

JUNE 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to open market Sanchez cleared waivers Tuesday and became a free agent, Nathan Ruiz of The Baltimore Sun reports.

Impact Sanchez looked like the favorite to break camp as the Orioles' second baseman, but he posted a .451 OPS this spring and ultimately failed to win even a bench spot. Ramon Urias and Pat Valaika will compete for that job, while Sanchez will have to look for work with a different team. Sanchez is a strong defender with a Gold Glove on his resume, but he's also a career .245/.300/.360 hitter.

MARCH 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Baltimore Sanchez was designated for assignment by the Orioles on Saturday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers from the White Sox early in the offseason and appeared slated to open the season as the starter at second base, but the Orioles opted to remove him from the 40-man roster with camp winding down. Sanchez could remain in the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers. Ramon Urias and Pat Valaika should be in the mix to start at second base for Baltimore.

MARCH 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Orioles enter Year 3 of rebuild with modest success hopes

The Baltimore Orioles have more interesting and more talented players entering the 2021 season than they’ve had in the last two years

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

AL East teams at the start of spring training

A team-by-team look at the American League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catcher...

FEBRUARY 11, 2021 • Associated Press

Inks deal with Orioles Sanchez signed a one-year, $1 million contract with the Orioles on Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez was claimed by Baltimore in late October, and he'll now receive a guaranteed salary heading into 2021 rather than going through arbitration. The 28-year-old appeared in just 12 games last season, but he's slashed .254/.323/.332 with three home runs and 44 RBI over 161 games across the past two years. Sanchez offers above-average defense and should contend for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

DECEMBER 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 2, 2020 • BIRDSWATCHER.COM

Claimed by Baltimore Sanchez was claimed off waivers by the Orioles on Friday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old was apparently waived by the White Sox this week and will now be joining a new team. Sanchez began the season with the Giants but ended up with Chicago in August and went 5-for-16 with four extra-base hits in 12 games. Sanchez's reliable defense should give him a chance a making Baltimore's Opening Day roster next year.

OCTOBER 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox P Cordero suspended 3 games for hitting Contreras

Major League Baseball has suspended Chicago White Sox reliever Jimmy Cordero for three games and fined him an undisclosed amount for hitting the Cubs’ Willson Contreras with a pitc...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Darvish, five homers lead Cubs past fading White Sox 10-0

Yu Darvish pitched seven strong innings for his NL-leading eighth win, Willson Contreras homered twice and the Chicago Cubs moved to the brink of clinching the NL Central title by...

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press