SANDY LEÓN NEWS

Receives rare start Leon will start at catcher and bat seventh Sunday against the Reds, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact He'll crack the starting nine for the first time since Aug. 10. After the Marlins acquired Alex Jackson from Atlanta at the July 30 trade deadline and added him to the active roster shortly thereafter, Leon has fallen from second to third on the depth chart at catcher behind Jackson and Jorge Alfaro.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Delivers three-run homer Leon went 2-for-5 with a three-run home run and an additional RBI during Tuesday's 7-3 win over the Orioles.

Impact The 32-year-old caught for Sandy Alcantara in Baltimore and launched his third home run of the season. Leon has struggled for the most part offensively with a .487 OPS in 2021, though he's 5-for-18 with a homer, a double, five RBI and three runs in his past six appearances. Neither he or Jorge Alfaro have done enough at the plate to warrant fantasy consideration.

JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks solo shot Leon went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Sunday's 8-7 extra-inning loss to Atlanta.

Impact Leon went yard in the ninth inning for his second homer of the season. Playing time remains scarce for the backup catcher, who has just 17 at-bats in the last two weeks. He's batting .182 with seven RBI, seven runs scored and three doubles through 130 plate appearances overall.

JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Picking up rare start Marlins manager Don Mattingly said Leon will catch for starting pitcher Jordan Holloway in Wednesday's game at Philadelphia, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Leon will crack the starting nine for only the second time in 12 games. Jorge Alfaro is locked in as the Marlins' clear top catcher, and opportunities will likely remain few and far between for Leon while Alfaro is healthy.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Moves into No. 2 role Leon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon's run as the Marlins' top catcher is over after Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) was reinstated from the 10-day injured list earlier this week. Alfaro will pick up his second straight start Wednesday.

MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Thursday Leon isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Phillies, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon had started each of the last two games and went 1-for-8 with five strikeouts during that time. Chad Wallach will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

MAY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Sunday's lineup Leon is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Leon is 3-for-26 in his past nine games and will take a seat Sunday in Los Angeles. Chad Wallach will work behind the plate for Miami in the series finale.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Belts first long ball Leon went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's win over Arizona.

Impact The backstop crushed a 417-foot shot in the second inning that ultimately provided the winning margin in the contest. Leon hasn't finished with a batting average above the Mendoza Line since 2017, so his .220 mark this season is somewhat of a pleasant surprise.

MAY 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Monday's lineup Leon isn't in the lineup for Monday's game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact Leon has gone hitless with four strikeouts in his last 11 at-bats and continues to alternate starts behind the dish. Chad Wallach will start at catcher and bat seventh.

MAY 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Thursday Leon isn't starting Thursday's game against the Diamondbacks, Joe Frisaro of ManOnSecondBaseball.com reports.

Impact Leon had started each of the last three games and went 1-for-11 with a run and a strikeout. Chad Wallach will start behind the plate and bat seventh.

MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting bulk of work behind plate Leon will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact Leon will be behind the dish for the third game in a row and appears to have emerged as the team's primary backstop while Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) remains on the injured list. Through his first 10 games with Miami, Leon is batting .267 with two runs, no extra-base hits and no RBI.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Two hits in Marlins debut Leon went 2-for-3 with a run scored in Wednesday's win over the Orioles.

Impact The veteran catcher joined the roster after Jorge Alfaro (hamstring) landed on the IL and make an immediate impact in his Miami debut. Leon is expected to split time with Chad Wallach behind the plate in Alfaro's absence, but if he keeps collecting hits, he could seize the starting role in the short term.

APRIL 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Carrasco, Ramirez star as Indians top Tigers 7-4

Carlos Carrasco allowed one hit in seven scoreless innings, and Jose Ramirez homered twice to lift the Cleveland Indians to a 7-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On family medical emergency list Leon was placed on the family medical emergency list Tuesday.

Impact Leon will miss at least three days. When he returns, he won't be the team's top catcher, as Roberto Perez returned from a shoulder injury in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox hit 4 consecutive homers in victory over Cardinals

AUGUST 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Indians beat Tigers for 20th straight time, Reyes hits 2 HRs

The Cleveland Indians beat Detroit for the 20th straight time, nearing the major league record for most wins by a team over a single opponent, as Franmil Reyes hit two home runs to...

AUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Saturday's lineup Leon isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Leon has been in an 0-for-15 slump over his past six contests, so he'll retreat to the bench for the second time in the past three games. Beau Taylor will start behind the dish, batting eighth.

AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Leon is not in the starting lineup Thursday against the Reds.

Impact Leon will head to the bench after starting three straight games behind the dish, going 0-for-8 with a 2:4 BB:K in the process. Beau Taylor is starting at backstop in this one.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Working in timeshare sans Perez Leon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Leon's workload has picked up since starting catcher Roberto Perez (shoulder) was shut down Wednesday and placed on the injured list, but the former still looks to be stuck in an even timeshare with Beau Taylor, which limits the fantasy utility of both players. Taylor and Leon have now alternated starts behind the dish over the past six games.

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leon’s 3-run homer caps 8-run 3rd, Red Sox beat Mariners 9-5

Leon's 3-run homer caps 8-run 3rd, Red Sox beat Mariners 9-5

MAY 11, 2019

Vazquez for Leon only batting order change for Game 2

Price pitches Red Sox past Dodgers 4-2 for 2-0 Series lead

OCTOBER 25, 2018

Leon helps Red Sox win 9-8 in 10, end Royals' 9-game streak (Jul 29, 2017)

BOSTON (AP) Sandy Leon certainly looked nifty at the right time.

JULY 30, 2017

Red Sox Sandy Leon: Potential Top-10 Catcher in 2017

Red Sox have a potential star catcher in the making. Sandy Leon had a second half of the season. If he plays a full season, he is a top-10 c...

JUNE 30, 2017

Boston Red Sox: Sandy Leon's other shoe hasn't dropped

Have the Boston Red Sox actually caught lighting in the bottle with Sandy Leon? Leon continues to hit and play excellent defense. Will it co...

JUNE 30, 2017