ALÍ SÁNCHEZ NEWS

DFA'd by Miami The Marlins designated Sanchez for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Miami selected the 27-year-old's contract from Triple-A Jacksonville on June 21, and he primarily served as a backup catcher during his time with the big club. Jhonny Pereda is now poised to fill that role after Sanchez posted a .167/.211/.190 slash line in 31 games.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Sunday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants.

Impact Sanchez had started in each of the Marlins' previous three matchups with right-handed starters, but he'll cede catching duties to Nick Fortes in the series finale while the Giants send right-hander Logan Webb to the hill. Sanchez and Fortes will likely continue to operate in a timeshare down the stretch, and the Marlins' catching picture could become even murkier with Miami using one of its two September call-ups on a third backstop in Jhonny Pereda.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Swipes two bags Thursday Sanchez went 3-for-5 with a double, a run scored, an RBI and two stolen bases in Thursday's win over the Rockies.

Impact The catcher came into the game with zero pilfers in 36 career big-league games and has never swiped more than two bags in a minor-league season, but Sanchez came home on a double steal with Connor Norby in the fourth inning before nabbing second base himself in the sixth. Sanchez has moved into a timeshare with Nick Fortes of late, starting four of the last eight games including the last two against right-handed pitchers, but Thursday's performance in Coors Field was his first multi-hit effort since July 12.

AUGUST 30 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Hill homers twice, Kyle Stowers drives in 4 as Marlins beat Rockies 12-8

Derek Hill had three hits and his second career two-homer game, Ali Sanchez had three hits and stole home, and the Miami Marlins beat the Colorado Rockies 12-8 to earn a split of t...

AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Getting second straight start Sanchez will start at catcher and bat ninth in Wednesday's game against the Reds.

Impact Sanchez will pick up a second consecutive start and could see the majority of the work behind the plate for the foreseeable future after Nick Fortes (quadricep) was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday. The Marlins recalled Jhonny Pereda from Triple-A Jacksonville to provide another option at catcher, but Pereda is a 28-year-old rookie who has just five MLB plate appearances to his name. Sanchez is slashing .180/.255/.180 over his 20 games with the Marlins this season and shouldn't be viewed as a viable fantasy option outside of NL-only leagues.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench after three starts Sanchez is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Orioles.

Impact After top backstop Nick Fortes committed three throwing errors in Sunday's 4-2 win over the Mets, Sanchez caught the Marlins' next three games, going 0-for-7 with three strikeouts. Despite the rough performance over the weekend, Fortes still looks to be the Marlins' preferred catcher, and he'll be back behind the plate for Thursday's series finale with Baltimore while Sanchez sits.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Back on bench Sunday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Sanchez will hit the bench for the second game in a row after he was behind the dish for Friday's 7-4 loss in the series opener, finishing with two hits and an RBI across four at-bats. He's slashing .250/.323/.250 in 32 plate appearances over 10 games since being called up from Triple-A Jacksonville on June 21 and has been operating as the No. 2 option at catcher behind Nick Fortes.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates add pitchers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan, Hunter Stratton to active roster on opening day

The Pittsburgh Pirates called up right-handers Jared Jones, Ryder Ryan and Hunter Stratton from Tiple-A Indianapolis on Thursday as the team prepares to face the Miami Marlins on o...

MARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clears waivers Sanchez was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Jan. 5 after clearing waivers.

Impact Sanchez has spent time in three organizations this offseason after being moved off the 40-man rosters of the Tigers, Pirates and Diamondbacks, but he looks set to stick around in Arizona now that he's gone unclaimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment in late December. The 26-year-old will likely be invited to big-league spring training and could get the chance to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster if Arizona decides to keep a third catcher behind Gabriel Moreno and Carson Kelly.

JANUARY 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Arizona The Diamondbacks designated Sanchez for assignment Friday.

Impact After the acquisition of Lourdes Gurriel and Gabriel Moreno from Toronto in exchange for Daulton Varsho, Sanchez ends up being the odd man out behind the plate for Arizona. The D-backs will almost certainly begin 2023 with Moreno and Carson Kelly at catcher, leaving little room for Sanchez. He recorded a .743 OPS in Triple-A last season and will more than likely get picked up by another team off waivers.

DECEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by D-backs Sanchez was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh by the Diamondbacks on Friday.

Impact Sanchez was claimed off waivers from Detroit earlier in the offseason, and will now join his third organization in less than two months. The 25-year-old backstop never saw the big leagues in 2022, but he put up a .743 OPS and collected 33 RBI in Triple-A over 252 plate appearances. If he makes the big-league roster, it's possible Sanchez splits time with Carson Kelly, pushing Daulton Varsho into the outfield full-time.

DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pirates claim catcher Ali Sanchez, pitcher Beau Sulser off waivers The Pirates on Tuesday claimed catcher Ali Sanchez and pitcher Beau Sulser off waivers.

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • POST-GAZETTE.COM

Claimed by Pirates The Pirates claimed Sanchez off waivers from the Tigers on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Impact Sanchez spent all of 2022 in Triple-A, slashing .262/.354/.389 with 33 RBI between Memphis and Toledo. He will replace Jose Godoy, who was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Sanchez was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.

Impact Sanchez lost his roster spot when the Tigers claimed fellow organizational depth catching option Michael Papierski off waivers. Sanchez has appeared in seven career major-league games, none of which came in 2022.

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Tigers Sanchez was claimed off waivers by the Tigers and optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.

Impact Sanchez was cast off the Cardinals' 40-man roster Wednesday after he slashed .255/.333/.409 with four home runs, 15 runs, 12 RBI and a stolen base in 30 games at Triple-A Memphis to begin the year. He'll attempt to carve out a role in Toledo after being claimed by the Tigers.

JUNE 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reynolds' homer lifts Pirates to 6-4 win over Cardinals

Bryan Reynolds hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the seventh inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates ended a nine-game skid, beating the St. Louis Cardinals 6-4

JUNE 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped from 40-man roster The Cardinals designated Sanchez for assignment Wednesday.

Impact Sanchez was moved off the 40-man roster to clear a spot for Jack Flaherty (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates. St. Louis is now left with three other catchers (Yadier Molina, Andrew Knizner and Ivan Herrera) on its 40-man roster.

JUNE 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright, Arenado lead Cardinals to 10-0 romp over Royals

Adam Wainwright pitched seven innings of one-hit ball, Nolan Arenado hit a three-run shot and finished with five RBIs, and the Cardinals beat the Royals 10-0 to take their four-gam...

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Heads to minors The Cardinals optioned Sanchez to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.

Impact Yadier Molina and Andrew Knizner are both healthy and are St. Louis' clear top two catchers heading into Opening Day, so Sanchez's demotion was fully expected. The 25-year-old backstop has logged just 14 career plate appearances in the big leagues and isn't expected to see extended action with St. Louis at any point in 2022 so long as Molina and Knizner are available.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lester expected to start as Cardinals host the Cubs

The Cardinals are expected to send Jon Lester to the mound Saturday and the Cubs will give Adrian Sampson the start

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent down Saturday Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.

Impact Sanchez was recalled by the Cardinals but made just one appearance and went 1-for-1 with a double. He should see more consistent at-bats in Memphis, while his demotion makes room for right-hander Justin Miller (elbow), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Cardinals Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.

Impact Sanchez has mainly played in the minors this year and has slashed .268/.313/.366 with four home runs, 21 RBI and 20 runs across 62 games. He's appeared in just one big-league game in 2021 but will be available as depth at catcher after active rosters expanded Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Joining Cardinals on Wednesday The Cardinals will recall Sanchez from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.

Impact Wednesday's roster expansion will allow Sanchez to join the big-league club as additional catcher depth. He's slashed .268/.313/.366 in 240 plate appearances at Memphis this season. Sanchez has been hitting especially well recently with a .314 average and six RBI in his last 11 games.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Wainwright expected to start as St. Louis hosts Milwaukee

The Cardinals will send Adam Wainwright to the mound Tuesday and the Brewers will give Corbin Burnes the start

AUGUST 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hendricks, Cubs to face Wainwright, Cardinals

The Cubs will start Kyle Hendricks on Wednesday and the Cardinals are expected to counter with Adam Wainwright

JULY 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS