CHANCE SISCO NEWS

Enters free agency The Cardinals released Sisco on Wednesday.

Impact Sisco was reassigned to minor-league camp Sunday, but he'll now attempt to latch on with a new organization rather than begin the year in the Cardinals' farm system. The 30-year-old backstop only appeared in seven minor-league games last year and hasn't played in the majors since 2021, so he'll almost certainly have to settle for another minor-league deal in free agency.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Cut from big-league camp The Cardinals reassigned Sisco to minor-league camp Sunday.

Impact Sisco has appeared in parts of five seasons in the majors, but he hasn't seen big-league action since 2021. He'll likely serve as organizational catching depth for St. Louis in the upper levels of the minors in 2025.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with STL Sisco signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Sisco has spent the past two seasons in the Atlantic League, where he's slashed .274/.416/.609 with 27 homers and 78 RBI over 96 games. He'll report to Triple-A Memphis upon returning to affiliated ball and serve as organizational depth behind the plate for the Cards.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with St. Louis Sisco signed a minor-league contract with the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact Sisco has spent the past two seasons in the Atlantic League, where he's slashed .274/.416/.609 with 27 homers and 78 RBI over 96 games. He'll report to Triple-A Memphis upon returning to affiliated ball and serve as organizational depth behind the plate for the Cards.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Syndergaard returns for Mets, deGrom done for season

Noah Syndergaard started Tuesday night for the New York Mets, returning to a major league mound for the first time in two years and completing his delayed comeback from Tommy John...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Sisco was designated for assignment by the Mets on Tuesday, Tim Britton of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sisco has served as extra catching depth for the Mets since he was claimed off waivers from the Orioles in late June, but he's only played in four games for the team. He'll make way on the 40-man roster for Noah Syndergaard (elbow), who returns from Tommy John surgery to start Tuesday against the Marlins.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kieboom, Nats rally again, score 2 in 9th to edge Mets 4-3

Carter Kieboom and Andrew Stevenson hit RBI singles in the ninth inning off Edwin Díaz and the Washington Nationals rallied once again, edging the New York Mets 4-3 in the finale o...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Sisco (knee) was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Monday, Justin Toscano of The Bergen Record reports.

Impact Sisco hadn't played since getting banged up in a home-plate collision Friday against the Nationals, though he was serving as the Mets' third catcher, so his lack of game time doesn't necessarily indicate that he's still injured. The fact that he's been optioned instead of placed on the injured list seemingly indicates that he's ready to play, but he'll do so at the Triple-A level while the Mets clear a space for Dominic Smith to return from the injured list.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Báez 4 for 4, Pillar slam, Mets hit 4 HRs to beat Nats 13-6

Javier Báez went 4 for 4 with a home run, Kevin Pillar hit a grand slam that capped a game-sealing, six-run ninth inning, and the New York Mets withstood another rally from the Was...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Better than expected, per Rojas Manager Luis Rojas said Saturday that Sisco is better than the Mets expected after the catcher was involved in a collision at home plate Friday, Mike Puma of the New York Post repo...

Impact Sisco was tested for a concussion after an ugly collision with the Nationals' Andrew Stevenson in the bottom of the ninth inning Friday. His shoulder and knee were also examined. It seems Sisco may have escaped with little more than a bruised left knee in the end, although the Mets will likely want to stay away from Sisco through the weekend if at all possible. James McCann (back) was reinstated from the IL and will catch the second game of Saturday's doubleheader after Patrick Mazeika catches Game 1.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets beat Nats in 10 innings for fifth straight win

Kevin Pillar drove in two with a 10th-inning double and the New York Mets recovered after blowing a late lead to beat the Washington Nationals 6-2 for their fifth straight win

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Recalled from Triple-A Sisco was recalled from Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Mike Mayer of Metsmerized reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was called up after Tomas Nido went on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. In 26 games this season in the majors, Sisco has batted .159/.247/.203 with three extra-base hits. James McCann (back) could return in the coming days, so this promotion might be short-lived for the catcher.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Espino's arm, bat lead Nationals over skidding Mets 2-1

Paolo Espino struck out a career-high seven while also singling and scoring a run for the first time in the majors, leading the Washington Nationals to a 2-1 win over the free-fall...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • Associated Press

Optioned to Triple-A Sisco was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sisco saw sporadic playing time after he was called up by the Mets on Aug. 18, and he went 1-for-4 with a double, an RBI and two strikeouts across three games. Tomas Nido (thumb) was reinstated from the 10-day IL on Friday, while Patrick Mazeika will serve as depth behind the plate.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to big club The Mets recalled Sisco from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Wednesday's game against the Giants, Mike Puma of the New York Post reports.

Impact No. 1 backstop James McCann (back) isn't available off the bench for the second day in a row and Tomas Nido (thumb) was recently moved to the injured list, so Sisco was summoned from Triple-A to provide another option behind the plate. Patrick Mazeika will pick up a second straight start in place of McCann and is likely first in line to assume regular duties behind the plate if McCann is eventually moved to the IL.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mets notes: Stroman throws bullpen session; catcher Sisco claimed off waivers Marcus Stroman threw a bullpen Friday and came out of it "on point," manager Luis Rojas said, but the Mets still are going to evaluate him S...

JUNE 26, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Claimed by Mets Sisco was claimed off waivers by the Mets from the Orioles on Friday and optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

Impact Sisco was sent to Triple-A Norfolk on May 31 after slashing .154/.247/.185 across 73 plate appearances. He was later DFA'd by the Orioles on June 18 and will now join the Mets organization to provide the club catching depth in the minors.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dan Connolly: Orioles entered Friday night losers of their... - The Athletic Orioles entered Friday night losers of their last eight. They had DFA'd a former top prospect (Chance Sisco) and placed a rookie starter (Br...

JUNE 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Connolly: Designating Chance Sisco is disappointing, but likely the right thing to do Critics will suggest Sisco, the 61st overall pick in 2013, was simply another overhyped player in the Orioles system. But he showed flashes.

JUNE 19, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Orioles put LHP Zimmermann on injured list, cut Cisco

The Baltimore Orioles have put left-hander Bruce Zimmermann on the 10-day injured list with left bicep tendinitis

JUNE 18, 2021 • Associated Press

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

Impact The 26-year-old has been at Triple-A Norfolk since the end of May and has now lost his spot on the 40-man roster. Sisco saw action in 23 games for the Orioles and posted a .154/.247/.185 slash line in 73 plate appearances.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10

Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Oriol...

MAY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

O's option Sisco, recall Wynns from Triple-A The reeling Orioles shook up their catching alignment on Monday, optioning Chance Sisco to Triple-A Norfolk and recalling Austin Wynns. The...

MAY 31, 2021 • MLB.COM

Sent down Monday Sisco was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk on Monday.

Impact Sisco saw inconsistent playing time to begin the season and hit .154 with four runs and three RBI in 23 games. He'll now attempt to sort things out in the minors, while Austin Wynns' contract was selected as part of a corresponding move. Wynns should serve as the backup catcher for the Orioles going forward.

MAY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Contributes run Tuesday Sisco went 1-for-3 with a walk and a run scored in Tuesday's 13-6 loss to Tampa Bay.

Impact Sisco reached on a single in the fourth inning and scored when Austin Hays hit into a fielder's choice. Playing time remains scarce for Sisco -- he's appeared in only 17 games this year. The backup catcher is slashing just .180/.255/.220 with no home runs, three RBI and four runs scored across 55 plate appearances. Pedro Severino remains the top option behind the plate for Baltimore.

MAY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE