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Cut by San Francisco The Giants released Sanders on Friday.

Impact Sanders reached the big leagues for the first time last season as a member of the Rays and made eight appearances, but he's now been cut by two organizations while pitching exclusively at the Triple-A level. Between stops with the Orioles' and Giants' top affiliates, Sanders has accrued a 5.79 ERA and 1.37 WHIP in 23.1 innings.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Inks minors deal with Giants Sanders signed a minor-league contract Thursday with the Giants.

Impact Sanders will be stationed at Triple-A Sacramento for now, but he could eventually get an opportunity in San Francisco given the team's poor bullpen work. The 27-year-old right-hander posted a 3.07 ERA with 12 strikeouts across his first 14.2 major-league innings last season with the Rays. Granted, his minor-league numbers from 2022 were not nearly as encouraging.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wednesday's Transactions BASEBALL Major League Baseball American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Claimed RHP Phoenix Sanders off waivers from Tampa Bay.

AUGUST 24, 2022 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Booted off 40-man roster The Rays designated Sanders for assignment Monday, Tricia Whitaker of Bally Sports Sun reports.

Impact Sanders ceded his spot on the 40-man roster to right-hander Nick Anderson (elbow), who was activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham. If he passes through waivers, Sanders will stick around in Durham with Anderson and work as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen. Sanders sports a 3.07 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 14.2 innings with the big club this season, but he's been less successful over a larger sample at Triple-A (5.40 ERA, 1.37 WHIP in 30 innings).

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent back to minors The Rays optioned Sanders to Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact Sanders likely wouldn't have been available out of the bullpen for the next day or two after he covered 1.2 innings and tossed 44 pitches in Sunday's 10-5 loss to the Reds, so the Rays elected to swap him off the active roster for a fresh arm. Right-hander Luke Bard was recalled from Durham in a corresponding move.

JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins big club Sanders was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Sanders was demoted to Durham on Monday but will rejoin Tampa Bay among a flurry of roster moves. The 27-year-old has appeared in seven games for the Rays this year and has pitched well with a 1.38 ERA, 0.85 WHIP and 9:3 K:BB over 13 innings.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to minors Sanders was returned to Triple-A Durham on Monday.

Impact Sanders joined the Rays' bullpen for their weekend series in Toronto, and he tossed three scoreless innings over two appearances against the Blue Jays. Although he'll remain on the taxi squad, the right-hander will be cast off the active roster after Brooks Raley and Ryan Thompson were reinstated from the restricted list Monday.

JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Added to big-league roster Sanders was called up from Triple-A Durham on Thursday.

Impact The 27-year-old will join the Rays ahead of their five-game series in Toronto, replacing the likes of Brooks Raley and Ryan Thompson, who are both unvaccinated and unable to enter Canada. Sanders produced a 1.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with nine strikeouts in 10 innings over five appearances with the team earlier this season.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Reinstated, sent down Sanders (back) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Durham on Wednesday, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact Sanders was placed on the injured list with low back spasms in early May, but he's back to full health after spending the minimum amount of time on the shelf. The right-hander has posted a 1.35 ERA and 0.65 WHIP in 6.2 innings over four appearances in Durham this year.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for bullpen session Sanders (back) will throw a bullpen session Monday, Adam Berry of MLB.com reports.

Impact Sanders was placed on the injured list May 3, but his absence is expected to be short. Prior to being sidelined, Sanders had maintained a 1.80 ERA and 1.00 WHIP with a 9:2 K:BB across 10 innings in a multi-inning role out of the Rays' bullpen.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to injured list Sanders was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with back spasms, Neil Solondz of the Rays Radio Network reports.

Impact The 26-year-old was pulled from Monday's game against the A's due to back spasms and will now be sidelined for at least the next 15 days. He's been a solid bullpen piece in his first taste of the majors for the Rays this year with only two earned runs allowed and a 9:2 K:BB across 10 innings.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nursing back issue Sanders was unable to work a second inning Monday against the Athletics due to a tight back, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports. He struck out three and gave up a hit in a...

Impact Skipper Kevin Cash stated after the game that Sanders likely would have been sent back out for another inning had his back not become an issue. According to Topkin, Sanders' back injury is believed to be significant enough to send him to the injured list. The team should have more information on the right-hander's availability moving forward after further evaluation.

MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three innings in debut Sanders allowed one earned run on two hits and a walk while striking out two across three innings Thursday against the Athletics.

Impact Sanders made his big-league debut Thursday after the team selected his contract earlier the same day. He allowed the first three batters he faced to reach base -- two on a single and the other on a free pass -- which resulted in a run crossing the plate. However, he settled in from there to retire the final seven hitters he faced. Sanders has worked as a reliever while climbing his way through the Rays' system, and it looks like he could occupy a multi-inning relief role during his time with the big-league club.

APRIL 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Moves up to bigs The Rays selected Sanders' contract from Triple-A Durham on Thursday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Tampa Bay designated Dusten Knight for assignment to clear room on the 40-man roster and 28-man active roster for Sanders, who will reach the majors for the first time. The 26-year-old right-hander is expected to serve as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen after he turned in a 3.38 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 80:11 K:BB across 64 frames with Durham in 2021.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE