JESÚS SÁNCHEZ NEWS

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

Jesus Sanchez Launched MLB's Longest Homer Of Season If chicks still dig the long ball, they're gonna love Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez. On Monday Sanchez channeled his inner-Mark McGwire a...

MAY 31, 2022 • OUTKICK.COM

Crushes longest homer of 2022 Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Monday's 7-1 loss to the Rockies.

Impact His second-inning blast off Ryan Feltner landed on the concourse beyond the upper deck down the right-field line, with a Statcast measurement of 496 feet making it the longest homer of 2022 to date, and the longest ever hit in Coors Field by a left-handed hitter. Only a 504-foot monster shot by Giancarlo Stanton in 2016 traveled farther. Sanchez was batting .151 in May prior to the rocket, and on the season he's saddled with a .218/.277/.395 slash line, five homers, 14 RBI and 18 runs through 43 games.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Sanchez isn't starting Saturday against Atlanta, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez has gone 1-for-12 with a double, two walks and seven strikeouts over the last four games, and he'll get a breather after drawing seven straight starts. Bryan De La Cruz will shift to center field while Brian Anderson starts in right.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belts fourth homer Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a solo home run after replacing Bryan De La Cruz (forearm) in the fifth inning of Tuesday's 5-1 win over the Nationals.

Impact Sanchez took Steve Cishek deep in the sixth for what proved to be the game-winning run. The homer was his fourth of the season and first since April 21, and the 24-year-old slashed a rough .113/.192/.141 in the 21 games between long balls. Despite the slump, Sanchez remains Miami's primary option in center field, particularly if De La Cruz's injury sidelines him for any length of time.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains on bench Sanchez will sit for the second straight game Tuesday against the Nationals, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez isn't dealing with any reported injury, so it's possible his absence is performance-related. He's hitting just .207/.270/.345 on the year and a miserable .095/.174/.111 over his last 19 contests. Bryan De La Cruz will make a second straight start in center field in his absence.

MAY 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat Monday Sanchez isn't starting Monday against Washington, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez has hit just .077 with five runs, two walks and eight strikeouts over the last seven games, and he'll get a breather in Monday's series opener against the Nationals. Bryan De La Cruz will start in center field and bat seventh.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Saturday's lineup Sanchez will sit Saturday against the Padres, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez started against the first two lefties the Marlins faced this season, but his off day here against southpaw Sean Manaea means he's now been on the bench against each of the last four. Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in center field.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Wednesday Sanchez isn't starting Wednesday against Arizona, Craig Mish of SportsGrid.com reports.

Impact The 24-year-old hasn't started against a left-handed pitcher since April 12, and he'll get a breather with southpaw Madison Bumgarner on the mound Wednesday. Over the last three games, Sanchez went 1-for-11 with two doubles, a walk and four strikeouts. Bryan De La Cruz will start in center field and bat eighth.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Sanchez will sit Saturday against Seattle, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez hits the bench as the Marlins go with nine right-handers against lefty Robbie Ray. He's now been on the bench against the last three southpaws the Marlins have faced. Bryan De La Cruz will be the center fielder in his absence.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Thursday Sanchez will sit Thursday against the Nationals, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact Sanchez hits the bench as the Marlins go with an all-righty lineup against lefty Patrick Corbin. Bryan De La Cruz will get the start in center field.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Notches another multi-hit game Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk and three total runs scored in Thursday's 5-0 victory versus St. Louis.

Impact Sanchez had a four-game streak of multi-hit efforts snapped in his previous contest, but he got right back on track Thursday. The 24-year-old scored in each of the second and fourth frames before launching a 428-foot solo homer in the sixth. Sanchez's blazing start to the campaign includes a .356/.396/.667 slash line, three homers, nine RBI and nine runs.

APRIL 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three hits and two RBI Sanchez went 3-for-6 with two RBI and a run scored in an 11-3 win Sunday over Philadelphia.

Impact Sanchez had RBI singles in the second and eighth and singled and scored in the fourth. The center fielder batted second in the Miami lineup and recorded a multi-hit game for the fifth time in the last six games, hitting .407 in that span. The 24-year-old is off to an impressive start to the season and has hit for both power and average.

APRIL 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Sanchez isn't starting Saturday's game against the Phillies, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Sanchez had started in each of the first seven games of the year, and he hit .310 with two homers, two triples, a double, six RBI and five runs. Although the 24-year-old has started against two southpaws early in the season, he'll take a seat Saturday while the Marlins exclusively start right-handed hitters against lefty Ranger Suarez. Bryan De La Cruz will start in center field and bat seventh.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Big night in win over Phillies Sanchez went 2-for-5 with a double, a triple, two runs scored and two RBI in Friday's 7-1 win over the Phillies.

Impact Every Marlins starter collected at least one hit, but Sanchez provided the heart of the offense on the night. The 24-year-old has four multi-hit performances in the last five games, pushing his slash line to begin the season to .310/.333/.690 with a double, two triples, two homers, six RBI and five runs.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks two long balls Sanchez went 2-for-4 with two solo home runs in a 6-2 loss to the Angels on Monday.

Impact Miami's offense was silent aside from Sanchez, who homered in the fourth and ninth innings to account for both Marlin runs and two of the team's three hits. The 24-year-old now has multiple hits in consecutive games and is slashing .313/.353/.688 in 16 at-bats this season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Begins year as top center fielder Sanchez will open the season as the Marlins' everyday center fielder, Jon Heyman of MLB Network reports.

Impact According to Heyman, the Marlins had been canvassing the trade market for potential options in center field this offseason, but Sanchez's solid spring has apparently but any pursuit of an upgrade on the backburner. Though he's managed an underwhelming .648 OPS in Grapefruit League play, Sanchez has handled center field capably on defense to secure his spot atop the depth chart. Sanchez has hit out of the No. 3 spot in his most recent three spring starts and appears likely to occupy that slot int he order once the regular season gets underway.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Friday Sanchez (chest) is starting in center field and batting third in Friday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez has been sitting out spring games this week due to intercostal soreness, but he's now on track for Opening Day after rejoining Friday's lineup. The 25-year-old hit .251/.319/.489 with 14 home runs and 36 RBI in 64 games last season and is poised to work as Miami's everyday center fielder in 2022.

APRIL 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for weekend return Manager Don Mattingly said Wednesday that Sanchez is dealing with intercostal soreness and could rejoin the Marlins' Grapefruit League lineup Friday against the Astros or Saturday...

Impact Mattingly provided the update on Sanchez's condition after the outfielder was withheld from Tuesday's game against the Mets due to the injury cropping up. The Marlins are off Wednesday but will still hold a team workout, so what Sanchez is able to do in those drills may dictate when he re-enters the spring lineup. Assuming he's good to go for Opening Day, Sanchez is projected to begin the season as the Marlins' everyday center fielder.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Managing soreness Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Sanchez won't play in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets due to unspecified soreness, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports...

Impact Mattingly downplayed the issue and suggested the Marlins are just taking extra caution with Sanchez, whom the skipper said is in line to serve as the team's everyday center fielder in 2022. Sanchez is expected to check back into the lineup Thursday against the Cardinals following the Marlins' off day Wednesday.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start in center Saturday Sanchez got the start in center field during Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout.

Impact The Marlins still don't have a clear starter in center field, so Sanchez will be one of a number of players who rotates through the position this spring as manager Don Mattingly tries to sort out his best lineups. Bryan De La Cruz might be the favorite to handle the bulk of the action in center this season, but Sanchez and Avisail Garcia, plus utility player Jon Berti and non-roster invitees Roman Quinn and Delino DeShields, will also gets looks in camp.

MARCH 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Done for season Sanchez (hamstring) was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday.

Impact Sanchez was removed from Thursday's contest as a precautionary measure due to the hamstring strain, and he'll end up missing the final three games of the season. The 24-year-old hit .251/.319/.489 with 14 homers, 36 RBI and 27 runs in 64 games this season, and he'll have four full months to get healthy before the start of spring training.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pulled as precaution Sanchez was pulled from Thursday's game with right hamstring tightness as a precaution, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanchez was removed early in the contest and the severity of the issue was unclear at that time. While manager Don Mattingly didn't commit to a return to the lineup for Sanchez, it appears there is at least a chance he will draw another start prior to the close of the regular season.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE