JESÚS SÁNCHEZ NEWS

Demotion incoming Sanchez is expected to be optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Friday's game against the Cubs, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact Sanchez has recently seen his playing time dwindle despite Miami's injury issues, and he'll now make his way to the minors. The 24-year-old has a .205/.271/.387 slash line with 12 home runs and 33 RBI in 325 plate appearances this season, as he's been unable to replicate the .808 OPS he posted in 64 games during 2021. Prospect Peyton Burdick is set to be promoted by the Marlins for his MLB debut, per Mish.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against left-hander Sanchez isn't in the lineup Wednesday against the Reds.

Impact Sanchez has started against just eight left-handed pitchers this season, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Mike Minor on the mound Wednesday. JJ Bleday will shift to left field while Billy Hamilton starts in center.

AUGUST 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time drops Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has operated as Miami's starting center fielder all season, but J.J. Bleday is making his sixth straight start in center Friday. Sanchez has an .838 OPS through the first seven games of the second half, but overall he's struggled this season with a .207/.272/.396 slash line. He should continue to see some playing time in left field -- especially while Jorge Soler (back) and Jon Berti (groin) are on the IL -- though it appears Sanchez's time as an everyday starter is now in the rearview mirror, at least for the time being.

JULY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Thursday Sanchez is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez will get a day off after he went 2-for-7 with two doubles, an RBI and a run scored over the last two contests. Bryan De La Cruz will take over in left field and bat seventh in the series finale.

JULY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Sanchez isn't in the lineup Monday against the Reds, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Most of Sanchez's starts this season have come against right-handed pitchers, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Nick Lodolo on the mound for the Reds on Monday. JJ Bleday is starting in center field while Bryan De La Cruz takes over in left.

JULY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riding pine Saturday Sanchez isn't in the lineup Saturday against Pittsburgh, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez started Friday's series opener against the Pirates and went 1-for-3 with a double, two runs and a walk. Bryan De La Cruz is taking over in center field and batting seventh Saturday.

JULY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action for series finale Sanchez (personal) will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez makes his return to the lineup for the final game before the All-Star break after he had been away from the Marlins for the previous three contests while tending to a personal matter. Bryan De La Cruz will head to the bench as Sanchez checks back into his usual spot in center field.

JULY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Still not starting Sanchez (personal) isn't starting Saturday against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez is out of the lineup for a third consecutive game while tending to a personal matter, but he's appeared off the bench during the last two games. Bryan De La Cruz is starting in center field and batting seventh Saturday.

JULY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of lineup again Friday Sanchez (personal) remains out of the Marlins' lineup Friday versus the Phillies, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact Sanchez will miss a second consecutive game as he deals with a personal issue. Bryan De La Cruz will start in center field and bat seventh versus the Phillies.

JULY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch Thursday Sanchez was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Pirates due to a personal matter, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez was originally set to start in center field and bat sixth Thursday. Billy Hamilton will replace him in center and bat ninth in the series finale.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Production trending down Sanchez went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's 5-1 loss to the Pirates.

Impact According to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald, Sanchez will remain in the lineup Tuesday as the Marlins' No. 6 hitter for the second game of the series with Pittsburgh, but the outfielder could probably use some time off in the near future while he continues to slump at the dish. Dating back to June 22, Sanchez has turned in a deplorable .143/.239/.270 slash line to go with two home runs, five RBI, five runs and no stolen bases over a stretch of 18 games.

JULY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Two-run homer in loss Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss against the Mets.

Impact Sanchez sent Jesus Aguilar home on a fourth-inning home run that cut the Mets' lead to one run. The outfielder has been hot lately, with at least one hit in five of his last six games. Sanchez has two homers in his last four games. He is slashing .250/.271/.554 in June and has a .227 batting average on the season.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat against lefty Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Rockies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Since the lefty-hitting Sanchez could be in need of a breather following a recent stint on the COVID-19-related injured list and with a lefty (Kyle Freeland) on the mound for Colorado, the Marlins will withhold the 24-year-old from the starting nine in the series finale. The righty-hitting Bryan De La Cruz replaces Sanchez in center field.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in return Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and an additional run during Tuesday's 9-8 win against Colorado.

Impact Sanchez returned from the COVID-19 injured list Tuesday and wasted little time going deep for the ninth time this season. The 24-year-old has slowed down after a hot start to the campaign and has a .228/.272/.435 slash line with 25 RBI and 27 runs through 56 games.

JUNE 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID-19 IL Sanchez (illness) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list and is starting in center field and batting sixth Tuesday versus the Rockies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports...

Impact The 24-year-old was sidelined the past four games while on the COVID-19 IL, but he cleared the league's protocols and will rejoin the lineup for Tuesday's contest. Sanchez struggled in the eight games preceding his absence with a .444 OPS.

JUNE 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

To COVID-19 IL Sanchez is headed to the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez and Jesus Aguilar are dealing with "medical issues" that manager Don Mattingly "can't talk about", so the situation is pretty clear. Miami will announce the roster replacements closer to first pitch Friday. Bryan De La Cruz figures to see an uptick in playing time while Sanchez is out.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact The 24-year-old started the past four games and will head to the bench after going 2-for-15 with one run and one stolen base. Bryan De La Cruz will man center field and bat ninth Friday in Sanchez's place.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes first bag Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a run scored and a stolen base in an 11-9 win Tuesday in Philadelphia.

Impact Sanchez singled, stole second base and scored in Miami's four-run first inning. It was his first stolen base as a big leaguer. The 24-year-old has struggled of late, going 3-for-23 over his last seven contests. He was pinch-hit for in the eighth when lefty Brad Hand entered. On the season just 5-for-38 with no walks or extra-base hits and 17 strikeouts against southpaws.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Sanchez is not in Saturday's lineup against the Astros, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact He will head to the bench with lefty Framber Valdez on the hill for Houston. Garrett Cooper was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, so Sanchez should at least play against all righties in the short term and he may get the odd start against lefties as well.

JUNE 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big game in return Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double, two runs scored and three RBI in a 7-4 win Thursday over Washington.

Impact Sanchez drove in a run with his first-inning double and came around to score later in the inning. In the fifth, his two-run two-out homer ended Stephen Strasburg's night. Sanchez sat out Wednesday's game after tweaking his back in Tuesday's contest. The 24-year-old has found his power stroke of late, going 10-for-30 with two doubles and four homers in his last nine games.

JUNE 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Sanchez (back) is starting Thursday against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez exited Tuesday's game with upper-back tightness and didn't appear in Wednesday's win over Washington. However, he'll start in center field and bat fifth in Thursday's series finale. Over his last four games, the 24-year-old went 2-for-11 with a homer, a double, three RBI, two runs and two strikeouts.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Idle due to back injury Sanchez (back) is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nationals, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Marlins will give Sanchez at least one game off to recover from his bout with upper-back tightness, an injury he sustained in Tuesday's 12-2 win. Bryan De La Cruz will replace Sanchez in center field.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with back tightness Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Nationals due to upper-back tightness, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez played the field during the first two innings but was pulled in favor of a pinch hitter during the bottom of the second. The severity of the injury remains unclear, so Sanchez should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.

JUNE 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Thursday Sanchez isn't starting Thursday's game against the Giants, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez has a .263 OPS against left-handed pitchers this year, and he'll retreat to the bench with southpaw Alex Wood on the mound for the Giants on Thursday. Bryan De La Cruz is starting in center field and batting seventh.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

More production at Coors Field Sanchez went 4-for-8 with a home run, three RBI and two runs scored across both games of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Rockies.

Impact Sanchez collected three hits in the earlier contest and followed that up with his sixth home run of the season in the second matchup. He enjoyed his time at Coors Field, collecting two home runs with four RBI and three runs scored across three games. However, prior to his trip to the hitter-friendly environment, Sanchez had just six hits across his last 26 at-bats while striking out at a 39.3 percent clip. For the season, he has maintained a .232/.287/.419 line across 167 plate appearances.

JUNE 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE