Builds up pitch count at Triple-A Sanchez (biceps) covered 5.1 innings in his latest rehab start Thursday for Triple-A Sacramento, giving up five runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out four. Impact Sanchez has been on the shelf since early May with right biceps tightness, but he finally looks to be nearing a return to the Giants' active roster. He tossed 91 pitches (60 strikes) in Thursday's outing, a workload that suggests he's fully ramped up for starting duty. At this point, the Giants may be reluctant to bring Sanchez back as a starter, given his middling results during the rehab assignment along with the quality work the big club has received from Logan Webb and Alex Wood at the back end of the rotation.
JULY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE