GARY SÁNCHEZ NEWS

Hits bench Sunday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Sanchez will sit for the second time this weekend while Ryan Jeffers checks in behind the dish and while Byron Buxton gets a day out of the outfield to serve as the Twins' designated hitter. Though he's getting on base at a .250 clip in June and has produced only six extra-base hits (two home runs, four doubles) in 19 games on the month, Sanchez still appears to be the Twins' preferred option at DH.

JUNE 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Friday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against Colorado.

Impact Sanchez started the past seven games and will head to the bench Friday after going 5-for-26 with a home run, two RBI and five runs during that stretch. Ryan Jeffers will work behind the plate while Jose Miranda serves as the designated hitter.

JUNE 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Blasts eighth homer Saturday Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a home run, two walks and two RBI in Saturday's 11-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact The home run was Sanchez's second of June and his eighth overall of the season, placing him in a tie for fifth place among all MLB catchers. He'll be behind the plate in Sunday's series finale in Arizona, batting seventh.

JUNE 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Luplow slugs 2 HRs, Diamondbacks top Twins 7-2

Jordan Luplow homered twice to back Madison Bumgarner and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Minnesota Twins 7-2

JUNE 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Tuesday's lineup Sanchez is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanchez is 2-for-19 over his past five contests and will take a seat for the second time in the last three games. Byron Buxton will rest his legs as the designated hitter while Gilberto Celestino starts in center field.

JUNE 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Sanchez is not in Sunday's lineup against the Rays.

Impact Sanchez is hitting .125 with one home run and nine strikeouts in nine games this month. Luis Arraez is in at designated hitter while Ryan Jeffers starts behind the dish.

JUNE 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins, Gary Sanchez settle on $9 million contract, avoiding arbitration The club and catcher Gary Sanchez settled on a midpoint, shortly after Willson Contreras' arbitration case with the Cubs was settled.

JUNE 10, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Avoids arbitration with Minnesota Sanchez and the Twins agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract Thursday to avoid arbitration, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Sanchez made $6.35 million with the Yankees last year, and he'll get a fairly hefty pay raise during his first year with the Twins. The 29-year-old has received regular playing time over his first two months in Minnesota, and he's slashed .224/.282/.435 with seven home runs, 27 RBI, 16 runs and a stolen base over 44 games.

JUNE 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Hits bench Wednesday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Yankees.

Impact Sanchez will receive some routine maintenance after he was included in the lineup in five of the Twins' last six games as either a catcher or designated hitter. Ryan Jeffers will get the nod behind the plate Wednesday, while the Twins ease shortstop Carlos Correa (illness) back in as their DH in his first game back from the COVID-19-related injured list.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Sanchez meeting Twins' expectations after escaping Yankees fans, media The Minnesota Twins say they're very happy with catcher Gary Sanchez, who didn't have a great night in his first game against the New York Y...

JUNE 8, 2022 • NJ.COM

What Twins' Gary Sanchez misses most about Yankees will surprise you The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins begin their three-game series on Tuesday night at Target Field.

JUNE 7, 2022 • NJ.COM

Yankees, Twins lineups Tuesday ' Jameson Taillon on mound; Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela in for Minnesota (6/7/22) The New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series on Tuesday night at Target Field in Minneapolis.

JUNE 7, 2022 • NJ.COM

Gary Sanchez's first shot at Yankees highlights storylines of Bombers-Twins series Like most Yankees players who are traded somewhere else, Gary Sanchez has flexed his personality here.

JUNE 7, 2022 • MCALL.COM

Ex-Yankees Gary Sanchez, Gio Urshela thriving with Twins as they prepare to face former teammates The Yankees are at Target Field starting Tuesday for a three-game series and sport the best record in baseball. For Gary Sanchez and Gio Urs...

JUNE 6, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins' Gary Sanchez supports former teammate Miguel Andujar's trade request Gary Sanchez and Miguel Andujar, both Dominican Republic natives, played on the New York Yankees together from 2017 to 2021.

JUNE 5, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Riding pine Saturday Sanchez is out of the lineup for Saturday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Sanchez will get a day off after he went 1-for-11 with a walk and five strikeouts over the last three games. Byron Buxton will serve as the designated hitter while Mark Contreras starts in center field.

JUNE 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sits for nightcap Sanchez is out of the lineup for the second game of Tuesday's doubleheader with the Tigers.

Impact With Ryan Jeffers behind the plate for Game 2 and Byron Buxton getting a game out of the field and serving as the designated hitter, Sanchez will hit the bench for the nightcap. He started at catcher and went 1-for-4 with a three-run home run in the Twins' 8-2 win in Game 1.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Monday Sanchez is starting at catcher and batting fourth in Monday's matchup with the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact After missing Sunday's contest with a heat-related illness, Sanchez is back in the lineup Monday. The 29-year-old went 5-for-12 and scored a run in the series against the Royals, but he has not gone deep since May 17.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Sunday's lineup Sanchez (illness) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals.

Impact Sanchez was pulled from Saturday's contest due to a heat-related illness and will be sidelined for at least one additional contest. Byron Buxton will rest his legs as Minnesota's designated hitter on Sunday while Royce Lewis will start in center field.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. hits 3 doubles, ups extra-base count, KC tops Twins

Rookie Bobby Witt Jr. delivered three more doubles for his second straight three-hit game and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with illness Sanchez was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals due to a heat-related illness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Sanchez started behind the dish Saturday and went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to being replaced by a pinch hitter in the bottom of the sixth inning. The 29-year-old should be considered day-to-day ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Royals.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Monday Sanchez isn't starting Monday against the Tigers.

Impact Sanchez will get a day off after starting in the last nine games. During that time, he hit .286 with three homers, six doubles, 12 RBI and four runs. Trevor Larnach will serve as the designated hitter while Nick Gordon starts in left field Monday.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox climbing out of early hole with much-needed streak

The Boston Red Sox needed a winning streak like this

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs third homer Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in a 3-1 victory versus Oakland on Monday.

Impact Sanchez was the only Minnesota player with multiple hits in the contest, and his sixth-inning 433-foot homer provided the final run in his team's win. The veteran has largely alternated time behind the plate and at DH so far his season, which has kept his bat in the lineup on a near-everyday basis. Sanchez is slashing a modest .217/.294/.424 on the campaign, but he has picked things up of late, going 5-for-15 with three doubles, two homers and four RBI over his past four games.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stanton, Judge homer again as Yankees beat White Sox 10-4

Giancarlo Stanton homered in his third consecutive game, Aaron Judge went deep for the second time in two nights and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 10-4

MAY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS