Catcher Gary Sánchez becomes free agent after 2025 mutual option with Brewers gets declined
Gary Sánchez’s $11 million mutual option for 2025 was declined by the Milwaukee Brewers, making the catcher a free agentNOVEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GARY SÁNCHEZ #99 - CATCHER - MILWAUKEE BREWERS
11 HR •
37 RBI •
.220 AVG
11 HR
37 RBI
.220 AVG
Crew declines option The Brewers declined Sanchez's mutual option for 2025 on Saturday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact Sanchez slashed .220/.307/.392 across 280 plate appearances in 2024 while serving as Milwaukee's backup catcher behind William Contreras. Rather than keeping Sanchez in town for another year, the Brewers will move on from the 31-year old backstop and likely look to Eric Haase to fill his place. Meanwhile, Sanchez's power bat is likely to draw interest from several teams this offseason.
NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts 10th home run Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Rockies.
Impact Sanchez set the tone for the Brewers offense early Saturday. He followed up Willy Adames' solo homer in the first inning with a shot of his own. His 10th homer of the year was just his third in 36 home games thus far. Sanchez got his first hit since August 25, he had gone 0-for-15 in his previous five games. The 31-year-old catcher has now hit 10 or more home runs in each of his nine career seasons.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Adames, Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in 1st inning as Brewers defeat Rockies 5-2
Willy Adames and Gary Sánchez hit back-to-back homers in the first inningSEPTEMBER 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Tuesday's lineup Sanchez isn't in the Brewers' lineup for Tuesday's game against San Francisco.
Impact Sanchez went 3-for-6 with a homer and five RBI during Milwaukee's previous series against the Athletics, and he'll now get a breather to open the Brewers' three-game set against the Giants. In his place, Jake Bauers will serve as the designated hitter and bat fourth.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts ninth homer in defeat Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk during Sunday's 4-3 loss against the A's.
Impact Sanchez cleared the fence for the ninth time this season and has now driven in five runs and scored three over his last two starts. Sanchez has collected at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 starts while his .243 batting average on the season is the best he's posted since 2017 while with the Yankees.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Blasts ninth homer in defeat Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a two-run home run and a walk during Sunday's 4-3 loss against the A's.
Impact Sanchez cleared the fence for the ninth time this season and has now driven in five runs and scored three over his last two starts. Sanchez has collected at least one hit in 10 of his last 11 starts while his .243 batting average on the season is the best he's posted since 2017 while with the Yankees.
AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Saturday Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Oakland.
Impact Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI in Friday's 11-3 win over the Athletics. For the month of August, he is slashing .313/.450/.500 with six runs scored, seven walks, one home run and eight RBI across 40 plate appearances. Rhys Hoskins will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Satuday Sanchez is not in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against Oakland.
Impact Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI in Saturday's 11-3 win over the Athletics. For the month of August, he is slashing .313/.450/.500 with six runs scored, seven walks, one home run and eight RBI across 40 plate appearances. Rhys Hoskins will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth.
AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE
Rhys Hoskins hits 3-run homer, drives in 4 as Brewers beat Athletics 11-3
Rhys Hoskins and Joey Ortiz hit back-to-back home runs as part of a five-run second inning, and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Oakland Athletics 11-3 on Friday nightAUGUST 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Peralta and Contreras keep Brewers rolling with 2-1 win over Guardians
Freddy Peralta pitched six effective innings and William Contreras hit a tiebreaking homer that sent the Milwaukee Brewers past the Cleveland Guardians 2-1 for their fourth straigh...AUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Blake Perkins has 3 of the Brewers' 16 hits in an 8-5 victory over the slumping Braves
Blake Perkins was 3 for 5 with three RBIs and the Milwaukee Brewers had 16 hits in an 8-5 victory over the slumping Atlanta Braves on Wednesday nightAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Late homer not enough Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run during Sunday's 4-3 loss to Washington.
Impact Sanchez went yard for the first time since being activated from the 10-day injured list July 24, tagging Robert Garcia for a two-run shot to bring the Brewers within one run in the eighth inning. Sanchez has logged an RBI in four consecutive games, going 5-for-12 at the plate during that stretch. He has eight home runs on the year.
AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE
Luis García Jr.'s homer, James Wood's bases-loaded triple lift Nationals past Brewers, 4-3
Luis García Jr. homered for the second consecutive day, rookie James Wood hit a bases-loaded triple, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Brewers All-Star OF Christian Yelich opts for rest instead of season-ending back surgery
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich has gone on the 10-day injured list with lower back inflammation but plans to rehabilitate the...JULY 25
Returns from IL The Brewers activated Sanchez (calf) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Sanchez missed the previous month of action with a strained left calf. The Brewers will carry three catchers for the time being, which will give the team the option of using Sanchez, William Contreras or Eric Haase at designated hitter on days they're not catching.
JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE
Expected back Wednesday Manager Pat Murphy said Tuesday that Sanchez (calf) is expected to return from the injured list Wednesday, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact A left calf strain forced Sanchez onto the IL in late June, and he has since gone 1-for-6 with a walk through two rehab games at Triple-A Nashville. Once activated, the 31-year-old backstop will presumably reclaim his role as Milwaukee's backup catcher, replacing Eric Haase.
JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Beginning rehab assignment Sanchez (calf) was sent to Triple-A Nashville on Friday to begin a rehab assignment, Todd Rosiak of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports.
Impact On July 10, manager Pat Murphy indicated that Sanchez was initially expected to miss 12 weeks due to the strained left calf the catcher suffered June 25, but Sanchez is well ahead of schedule. Sanchez's rehab assignment comes three and a half weeks after the injury, and while he'll likely be eased into catching duties, he could be activated in late July or early August.
JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE
Improved diagnosis Brewers manager Pat Murphy said Wednesday that the original diagnosis for Sanchez's calf strain expected a 12-week absence, but the return timeline is currently much shorter than t...
Impact The 31-year-old landed on the shelf in late June, though there was no inkling he was potentially dealing with a serious injury. Murphy didn't provide a target date for Sanchez's return, but he shouldn't be expected back prior to the All-Star break.
JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers put catcher Gary Sánchez on 10-day IL, add pitcher Dallas Keuchel for start vs. Rangers
The Milwaukee Brewers placed catcher Gary Sánchez on the 10-day injured list and added Dallas Keuchel to the active roster to start Wednesday against the Texas RangersJUNE 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chourio hits 3-run homer and Brewers win 6-3 to hand White Sox their 11th straight defeat
Jackson Chourio hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers extended Chicago’s slide to a season-high 11 games with a 6-3 victory over the White SoxJUNE 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gary Sánchez hits tiebreaking 2-run homer in 8th inning as Brewers defeat the Cubs 6-4
Gary Sánchez hit a tiebreaking two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning and the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Chicago Cubs 6-4MAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Raps out two hits in loss Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a pair of singles in Wednesday's 1-0 loss to the Marlins.
Impact Sanchez has seen a surge in playing time of late, though he's been aided by the Brewers facing three consecutive left-handed starting pitchers. At the very least, Sanchez seems to have carved out a short-side platoon role, with he and top backstop William Contreras starting at either catcher or designated hitter when the Brewers face a southpaw. After Wednesday's two-hit effort, Sanchez is now holding down a .764 OPS over 99 plate appearances on the season, making him one of the more productive No. 2 catchers in baseball.
MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE
Luzardo throws eight scoreless innings and Chisholm homers as Marlins shut out Brewers 1-0
Jesús Luzardo threw eight scoreless innings of three-hit ball in his longest career start and the Miami Marlins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 1-0 on Wednesday nightMAY 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bell's RBI single in 10th lifts Marlins to 3-2 win over Brewers
Josh Bell singled with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to give the Miami Marlins a 3-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday nightMAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
