Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Sent down after spot start
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The Phillies optioned Sanchez to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Due to a doubleheader earlier this week, the Phillies were in need of a temporary sixth starter, so Sanchez was activated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Saturday's game against the Rockies to fill the void. Though he didn't appear to be hindered in his return from a left triceps strain after making two minor-league rehab starts prior to being activated, Sanchez was capped at 73 pitches and gave up three runs while striking out five over 4.1 innings en route to taking a no-decision in the Phillies' 4-3 loss to Colorado. Sanchez will now head back to Triple-A to continue getting stretched out, but he looks like he'll be the Phillies' top option to make spot starts if the team should lose another rotation member to the IL at some point.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Early exit against Rockies
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Sanchez didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 4-3 win over Colorado, giving up three runs on five hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out five.
Making his first big-league appearance of the season after recovering from a triceps strain, the 26-year-old southpaw was able to last 73 pitches (46 strikes) and exited the game with the score tied 3-3. Sanchez was likely only making a spot start, but it's not clear whether he'll head back to Triple-A Lehigh Valley after this outing or whether he'll remain in the Phillies' bullpen as a long relief option.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: On track to start Saturday
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Sanchez (triceps) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the Rockies at Citizens Bank Park, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Due to a postponement Monday that created a doubleheader with the White Sox on Tuesday, the Phillies will have a need for a temporary sixth starter Saturday, when the team plays its sixth game in five days. Sanchez, who has spent all season on the IL while recovering from a left triceps strain, will step in to fill the opening. In his second rehab start last Sunday with Triple-A Lehigh Valley, Sanchez built up to 4.2 innings, striking out five while allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Makes second rehab appearance
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Sanchez (triceps) covered 4.2 innings in his second rehab appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, striking out five while allowing one earned run on three hits and two walks.
Though he opened the season on the 15-day injured list with a left triceps strain, Sanchez may have faced an uphill battle to win a spot on the Phillies' pitching staff even if he had closed camp at full health. However, after having looked sharp in both of his two rehab outings and building up to 75 pitches in Sunday's start, Sanchez could now find himself in the mix for a rotation spot with the big club with Ranger Suarez (forearm) still on the shelf and Matt Strahm day-to-day with a thumb injury. At the very least, the Phillies will have a need for a sixth starter this week due to Tuesday's doubleheader, so Sanchez could be a candidate to return from the IL to pitch Friday or Saturday versus the Rockies in Philadelphia.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Prepping for three-inning outing
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Sanchez (triceps) is expected to throw a three-inning simulated game Thursday at extended spring training, MLB.com reports.
The three-inning outing represents a slight increase in Sanchez's workload after he tossed a two-inning sim game last Saturday. If all goes well Thursday, Sanchez could head out to a minor-league affiliate for what would likely be a multi-start rehab assignment before he's activated from the Phillies' 15-day injured list.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Throws two simulated innings
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Sanchez (triceps) threw a pair of simulated innings Saturday, Alex Coffey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Sanchez was shut down in mid-March with left triceps soreness. Injuries to Ranger Suarez (forearm) and Andrew Painter (elbow) as well as Sanchez have allowed Matt Strahm to open the season in the rotation. Sanchez could take that spot if he's the first injured pitcher to return but is unlikely to be anything more than the seventh starter when everyone is healthy.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Placed on 15-day IL
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Sanchez (triceps) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Sanchez was shut down in mid-April because of left triceps soreness, and there is currently no timeline for his 2023 debut.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Shut down with triceps soreness
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Sanchez was recently shut down with left triceps soreness, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.
The Phillies have dealt with injury trouble from several of their arms this spring, and Sanchez's triceps soreness is the latest that will test the team's pitching depth. The team hasn't provided an official timeline for how long the left-hander will be shut down from throwing, but the timing of his injury this late in spring training could hurt his chances of making the Opening Day roster.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Back to Lehigh Valley
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Sanchez was returned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday.
Sanchez served as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against the Nationals. He pitched the final three innings of the second game to earn an unconventional save, though he also allowed two earned runs on four hits and one walk while striking out one. Across 40 innings in the majors this season, Sanchez has a 5.63 ERA with a 35:17 K:BB.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Serving as 29th man again
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Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley to serve as the 29th man for Saturday's doubleheader against Washington.
Sanchez was also available as the 29th man for Friday's scheduled doubleheader, but he didn't pitch in the matinee before the nightcap was postponed. He'll be available out of the bullpen once again during Saturday's twin bill.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Moves to bullpen
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Sanchez has made his last two appearances out of the Phillies bullpen, covering 4.1 innings and striking out seven while allowing six earned runs on five hits and six walks.
Sanchez struck out seven in a quality start Aug. 24 against the Reds, but he's since been replaced in the rotation by Bailey Falter, who was called up from Triple-A Lehigh Valley two days later. Though Sanchez could be the next man up if the Phillies require another starter at some point in September, he'll likely be limited to low-leverage or mop-up work out of the bullpen for the time being.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Recalled prior to start
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Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of Wednesday's start against the Reds.
Sanchez has been in the minors since mid-July but will make a spot start Wednesday to give the rest of the Phillies' rotation an extra day of rest. Over 10 appearances (two starts) in the majors this year, he's posted a 3.80 ERA and 1.06 WHIP in 23.2 innings.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Optioned to Triple-A
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Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Friday.
Sanchez will return to Triple-A after he tossed eight innings over two outings in July following his promotion, surrendering two runs on four hits and three walks while striking out three. The left-hander will remain a top candidate to get called up in the coming months.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Working behind opener
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Sanchez will pitch behind opener Nick Nelson during Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
Sanchez made his second start of the season Tuesday against the Nationals and struck out two in five scoreless innings. The southpaw will work as a bulk reliever Sunday but will attempt to maintain his momentum from Tuesday's start.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Gets another turn through rotation
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Sanchez is scheduled to pitch as either a starter or bulk reliever in Sunday's game in St. Louis, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
He'll be awarded a second straight turn through the rotation after he acquitted himself well Tuesday in a home matchup with the Nationals. Sanchez struck out only two of the 18 batters he faced, but he rolled to an easy victory while blanking the Nationals over five innings and allowing two hits and two walks in the Phillies' 11-0 win.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Takes advantage of soft matchup
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Sanchez (1-1) picked up the win Tuesday in an 11-0 rout of the Nationals, giving up two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out two.
The 25-year-old lefty wasn't dominant and got the hook after only 60 pitches (35 strikes) in his first big-league start since May 8, but Sanchez lasted long enough to get credit for a win as he took advantage of the massive run support the Phillies offense supplied. He will likely only stick in the rotation until Ranger Suarez (back) or Zach Eflin (knee) are ready to return, but Sanchez's 3.48 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 17:8 K:BB through 20.2 innings in the majors this season are at least encouraging.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Promotion official
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The Phillies recalled Sanchez from Triple-A Lehigh Valley ahead of his scheduled start Tuesday against the Nationals.
Sanchez will be making his second start and ninth appearance of the season with the big club. Over his previous eight outings spanning 15.2 innings, Sanchez turned in a 4.60 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 15:6 K:BB.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Starting Tuesday
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Sanchez will start Tuesday's game against the Nationals, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.
The 25-year-old was sent down in mid-June but will rejoin the Phillies as a starter after Ranger Suarez (back) was placed on the 15-day injured list. Sanchez has posted a 2.25 ERA and 1.10 WHIP in 20 innings over seven appearances (six starts) at Triple-A Lehigh Valley and should have a chance to make at least one additional turn through the rotation if he performs well Tuesday.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Sent to Triple-A
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Sanchez was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday.
Sanchez has spent three separate stints on the big-league roster this season, posting an unimpressive 4.60 ERA in 15.2 innings. Jose Alvarado was recalled to take his spot in the bullpen.
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Phillies' Cristopher Sanchez: Recalled from Triple-A
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Sanchez was recalled from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Wednesday.
Sanchez made five appearances (one start) for the Phillies earlier in the year, and he posted a 5.84 ERA and 1.30 WHIP in 12.1 innings. Although he worked mainly as a starter in the minors, he'll likely serve as a multi-inning reliever to begin his current stint with the Phillies.
