Sanchez was outrighted to Triple-A Reno on Jan. 5 after clearing waivers.
Sanchez has spent time in three organizations this offseason after being moved off the 40-man rosters of the Tigers, Pirates and Diamondbacks, but he looks set to stick around in Arizona now that he's gone unclaimed off waivers upon being designated for assignment in late December. The 26-year-old will likely be invited to big-league spring training and could get the chance to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster if Arizona decides to keep a third catcher behind Gabriel Moreno and Carson Kelly.
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Diamondbacks' Ali Sanchez: DFA'd by Arizona
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The Diamondbacks designated Sanchez for assignment Friday.
After the acquisition of Lourdes Gurriel and Gabriel Moreno from Toronto in exchange for Daulton Varsho, Sanchez ends up being the odd man out behind the plate for Arizona. The D-backs will almost certainly begin 2023 with Moreno and Carson Kelly at catcher, leaving little room for Sanchez. He recorded a .743 OPS in Triple-A last season and will more than likely get picked up by another team off waivers.
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Diamondbacks' Ali Sanchez: Claimed by D-backs
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Sanchez was claimed off waivers from Pittsburgh by the Diamondbacks on Friday.
Sanchez was claimed off waivers from Detroit earlier in the offseason, and will now join his third organization in less than two months. The 25-year-old backstop never saw the big leagues in 2022, but he put up a .743 OPS and collected 33 RBI in Triple-A over 252 plate appearances. If he makes the big-league roster, it's possible Sanchez splits time with Carson Kelly, pushing Daulton Varsho into the outfield full-time.
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Pirates' Ali Sanchez: Claimed by Pirates
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The Pirates claimed Sanchez off waivers from the Tigers on Tuesday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
Sanchez spent all of 2022 in Triple-A, slashing .262/.354/.389 with 33 RBI between Memphis and Toledo. He will replace Jose Godoy, who was designated for assignment by the Pirates on Tuesday.
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Tigers' Ali Sanchez: Designated for assignment
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Sanchez was designated for assignment by the Tigers on Friday.
Sanchez lost his roster spot when the Tigers claimed another depth catching option, Michael Papierski, off waivers. Sanchez has appeared in seven career major-league games, none of which came in 2022.
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Tigers' Ali Sanchez: Claimed by Tigers
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Sanchez was claimed off waivers by the Tigers and optioned to Triple-A Toledo on Saturday.
Sanchez was cast off the Cardinals' 40-man roster Wednesday after he slashed .255/.333/.409 with four home runs, 15 runs, 12 RBI and a stolen base in 30 games at Triple-A Memphis to begin the year. He'll attempt to carve out a role in Toledo after being claimed by the Tigers.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Dropped from 40-man roster
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The Cardinals designated Sanchez for assignment Wednesday.
Sanchez was moved off the 40-man roster to clear a spot for Jack Flaherty (shoulder), who was activated from the 60-day injured list ahead of his scheduled start Wednesday against the Pirates. St. Louis is now left with three other catchers (Yadier Molina, Andrew Knizner and Ivan Herrera) on its 40-man roster.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Heads to minors
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The Cardinals optioned Sanchez to Triple-A Memphis on Thursday, Jim Hayes of Bally Sports Midwest reports.
Yadier Molina and Andrew Knizner are both healthy and are St. Louis' clear top two catchers heading into Opening Day, so Sanchez's demotion was fully expected. The 25-year-old backstop has logged just 14 career plate appearances in the big leagues and isn't expected to see extended action with St. Louis at any point in 2022 so long as Molina and Knizner are available.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Sent down Saturday
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Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Sanchez was recalled by the Cardinals but made just one appearance and went 1-for-1 with a double. He should see more consistent at-bats in Memphis, while his demotion makes room for right-hander Justin Miller (elbow), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Saturday.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Recalled by Cardinals
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Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday.
Sanchez has mainly played in the minors this year and has slashed .268/.313/.366 with four home runs, 21 RBI and 20 runs across 62 games. He's appeared in just one big-league game in 2021 but will be available as depth at catcher after active rosters expanded Wednesday.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Joining Cardinals on Wednesday
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The Cardinals will recall Sanchez from Triple-A Memphis on Wednesday, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
Wednesday's roster expansion will allow Sanchez to join the big-league club as additional catcher depth. He's slashed .268/.313/.366 in 240 plate appearances at Memphis this season. Sanchez has been hitting especially well recently with a .314 average and six RBI in his last 11 games.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Sent down Saturday
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Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Memphis on Saturday.
Sanchez will remain with the team as part of the taxi squad going forward, but he'll be removed from the major-league roster to make room for Yadier Molina (foot), who was reinstated from the injured list in a corresponding move. Sanchez appeared in just one game during his most recent stint in the big leagues.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Called up by Cardinals
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Sanchez was recalled by the Cardinals on Tuesday.
The Cardinals need an extra backstop with Yadier Molina (foot) landing on the injured list, and Sanchez is the next man up. The 24-year-old went 1-for-9 at the plate during his brief debut with the Mets last season and hasn't produced a league-average batting line since rookie ball. He'll likely serve as Andrew Knizner's backup during his time with the team.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Optioned to minors
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Sanchez was optioned to minor-league camp Saturday.
Sanchez was competing for a backup role during spring training but should begin the season with Triple-A Memphis. The 24-year-old went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and two strikeouts during Grapefruit League play this spring.
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Cardinals' Ali Sanchez: Shipped to St. Louis
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Sanchez was traded from the Mets to the Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations Friday.
Sanchez comes quite cheap after being designated for assignment Wednesday. He doesn't project as anything more than a backup catcher, as he owns a career .648 OPS in the minors. He made his big-league debut last season but came to the plate only 10 times, grabbing just a single hit.
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Mets' Ali Sanchez: DFA'd by Mets
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Sanchez was designated for assignment by the Mets on Wednesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The 24-year-old was the third catcher on New York's 40-man roster, so he was jettisoned to make room for offseason additions. Sanchez made his major-league debut in 2020 and went 1-for-9 with a walk in five games.
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Mets' Ali Sanchez: Returns to alternate site
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The Mets optioned Sanchez to their alternate training site Sunday.
Sanchez was removed from the active roster after he served as the Mets' 29th man in the club's doubleheader Saturday versus the Nationals. The 23-year-old backstop logged 10 plate appearances for New York in 2020 and is expected to open the 2021 campaign at Triple-A Syracuse.
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Mets' Ali Sanchez: Called up as 29th man
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Sanchez was recalled to serve as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Sanchez will be available as a third catcher for Saturday's twin bill as the Mets compete for a narrow chance at a spot in the playoffs. The 23-year-old appeared in five games earlier this season, going 1-for-9 with one walk and three strikeouts.
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Mets' Ali Sanchez: Shipped to alternate site
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The Mets optioned Sanchez to their alternate training site Wednesday, Tim Healey of Newsday reports.
Sanchez's demotion clears a spot for Robinson Chirinos, whom the Mets acquired from the Rangers in a deadline-day deal Monday. Chirinos will displace Sanchez as the No. 2 catcher behind Wilson Ramos.
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Mets' Ali Sanchez: Recalled for Game 2
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Sanchez was recalled from the alternate training site and is starting Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Marlins.
The 23-year-old is apparently serving as the 29th man for the twin bill, and he'll receive the spot start in the nightcap. Sanchez made his big-league debut Aug. 10 and went 0-for-1.
