Ali Sánchez

Ali Sánchez
Sánchez with the Toledo Mud Hens in 2022
Free agent
Catcher
Born: (1997-01-20) January 20, 1997
Carora, Venezuela
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 10, 2020, for the New York Mets
MLB statistics
(through 2025 season)
Batting average.183
Home runs0
Runs batted in4
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Ali Miguel Sánchez (born January 20, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals, Miami Marlins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Boston Red Sox.

Career

New York Mets

On July 2, 2013, Sánchez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent.[1]

In 2014, Sánchez spent the season with the Dominican Summer League Mets, hitting .303/.406/.394 with three home runs and 24 runs batted in (RBI). In 2015, Sánchez split the season between the rookie-level Gulf Coast League Mets and Kingsport Mets, hitting .272/.330/.306 with 20 RBI. Sánchez spent 2016 with the Brooklyn Cyclones, hitting .216/.260/.275 with 11 RBI. In 2017, Sánchez played for the Columbia Fireflies, hitting .231/.288/.264 with one home run and 15 RBI.

In 2018, Sánchez split the season between Columbia and the St. Lucie Mets, combining to hit .265/.294/.387 with six home runs and 38 RBI. Following the 2018 season, Sánchez played for the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League.[2] In 2019, Sánchez split the season between the Double-A Binghamton Rumble Ponies and Triple-A Syracuse Mets, hitting a combined .261/.326/.322 with one home run and three RBI.[3][4] Following the 2019 season, Sánchez was added to the Mets' 40-man roster in order to be protected from the Rule 5 draft.[5]

On August 10, 2020, Sánchez made his MLB debut for the Mets.[6] He played in five games for the Mets during his rookie campaign, going 1-for-9.[7] On February 10, 2021, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Mets after the team traded for minor league outfielder Khalil Lee.[8]

St. Louis Cardinals

On February 12, 2021, the Mets traded Sánchez to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash.[9] Sánchez was recalled from the Cardinals' alternate training site on April 27.[10] Sánchez had four at-bats with St. Louis in 2021, going 2-for-4.

Sánchez began the 2022 season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. On June 15, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Cardinals.[11]

Detroit Tigers

On June 18, 2022, the Detroit Tigers claimed Sánchez off of waivers from St. Louis and optioned him to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens.[12] In 44 games for Toledo, he batted .268/.369/.373 with 2 home runs and 21 RBI. On October 14, Sánchez was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Michael Papierski.[13]

Arizona Diamondbacks

On October 18, 2022, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.

On December 2, 2022, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks.[14] He was designated for assignment on December 23. On January 5, 2023, Sánchez was sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces.[15] In 67 games for the Triple-A Reno Aces, he batted .311/.375/.492 with career-highs in home runs (11) and RBI (43). Sánchez elected free agency following the season on November 6.[16]

Chicago Cubs

On December 1, 2023, Sánchez signed a one-year, major league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates.[17] On March 28, 2024, he was designated for assignment following multiple roster moves.[18] Sánchez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Indianapolis Indians on March 31. However, he rejected the assignment and subsequently elected free agency.[19]

On April 5, 2024, Sánchez signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs.[20] In 41 games for the Triple-A Iowa Cubs, Sánchez hit .240/.338/.388 with three home runs and 21 RBI.

Miami Marlins

On June 19, 2024, Sánchez was traded to the Miami Marlins for cash.[21] Two days later, the Marlins added him to the major league roster.[22] In 31 games for Miami, he hit .167/.211/.190 with four RBI and two stolen bases. Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Marlins on September 3.[23] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on September 5.[24] Sánchez elected free agency on October 1.[25]

Toronto Blue Jays

On December 16, 2024, Sánchez signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.[26] In 28 appearances for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, he batted .253/.324/.440 with five home runs and 15 RBI. On May 25, 2025, the Blue Jays selected Sánchez's contract, adding him to their active roster.[27] In five appearances for Toronto, he went 2-for-11 (.182). Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on June 3.[28] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo the following day. Sánchez elected free agency on June 5 but re-signed with Toronto on a minor league contract the following day.[29] On July 27, the Blue Jays selected Sánchez's contract, adding him back to their active roster.[30] On July 29, Sánchez came in to pitch in relief during a blowout loss against the Baltimore Orioles; in the outing, he recorded his first career strikeout against Alex Jackson.[31] In three appearances for Toronto, he went 3-for-10. Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on August 5.[32]

Boston Red Sox

On August 8, 2025, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Boston Red Sox.[33] He was added to the major league roster on August 11 and made his debut with the team two days later against the Houston Astros.[34] Sánchez was designated for assignment five days later, having lined-out in his lone Red Sox at-bat.[35] He cleared waivers and elected free agency on August 21.[36]

New York Mets (second stint)

On August 22, 2025, Sánchez signed a minor league contract with the New York Mets.[37] In three games for the Triple-A Syracuse Mets, Sánchez went 2-for-11 (.182) with four RBI.

Boston Red Sox (second stint)

On August 31, 2025, Sánchez was traded back to the Boston Red Sox for cash considerations; he was added to Boston's active roster the following day.[38] In four appearances for Boston, he went 0-for-2 with one strikeout. On September 21, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Red Sox.[39] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on September 23.[40] Sánchez elected free agency on October 6.[41]

References

  1. ^ "International Free Agency: Mets Sign Three Players". MetsMinors.net. July 2, 2013. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  2. ^ Healey, Tim (August 30, 2018). "Andres Gimenez, Peter Alonso will play in Arizona Fall League". Newsday. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  3. ^ Tim Britton (November 19, 2019). "Which prospects should the Mets protect ahead of the Rule 5 Draft?". The Athletic. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  4. ^ Lindsay Kramer (July 31, 2019). "New catcher takes charge as Syracuse Mets rally for win". The Post-Standard. Retrieved November 21, 2019.
  5. ^ Danny Abriano (November 20, 2019). "Mets add four prospects to 40-man roster to protect them from Rule 5 Draft". SportsNet New York. Archived from the original on January 7, 2020. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
  6. ^ "Con Alí Sánchez van 44 criollos que juegan en la MLB antes que en la LVBP". August 11, 2020.
  7. ^ "Ali Sánchez 2020 Batting Game Logs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  8. ^ Todd, Jeff (February 10, 2021). "Mets Designate Ali Sanchez". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  9. ^ Adams, Steve (February 12, 2021). "Mets Trade Ali Sanchez To Cardinals". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved August 27, 2021.
  10. ^ "Cardinals put Yadier Molina on injured list; catcher Ali Sánchez recalled from alternate training site". Boxscore World Sportswire. April 27, 2021.
  11. ^ Franco, Anthony (June 15, 2022). "Cardinals Activate Jack Flaherty, Designate Ali Sanchez". MLBTradeRumors. Retrieved June 15, 2022.
  12. ^ "Tigers claim catcher off waivers from Cardinals". June 18, 2022.
  13. ^ "Tigers' Ali Sanchez: Designated for assignment". cbssports.com. October 14, 2022. Retrieved June 29, 2023.
  14. ^ "Diamondbacks Claim Ali Sánchez". MLBTradeRumors. December 2, 2022. Retrieved December 2, 2022.
  15. ^ "Outrights: William Woods, Ali Sanchez, Taylor Widener, Jake Reed". yardbarker.com. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
  16. ^ "2023 MiLB Free Agents". Baseball America. November 8, 2023. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  17. ^ "Pirates sign catcher Sánchez to 1-year deal". ESPN. December 2, 2023.
  18. ^ McDonald, Darragh (March 28, 2024). "Pirates Designate Canaan Smith-Njigba, Jackson Wolf, Ali Sánchez For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  19. ^ Polishuk, Mark (March 31, 2024). "Pirates Outright Canaan Smith-Njigba; Ali Sanchez Elects Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors.
  20. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. April 5, 2024.
  21. ^ Franco, Anthony (June 19, 2024). "Marlins Acquire Ali Sanchez From Cubs". MLB Trade Rumors.
  22. ^ Franco, Anthony (June 21, 2024). "Marlins Designate Christian Bethancourt For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors.
  23. ^ "Marlins Claim Anthony Veneziano, Designate Three Players For Assignment". MLB Trade Rumors. September 3, 2024. Retrieved September 3, 2024.
  24. ^ Adams, Steve (September 6, 2024). "Marlins Outright Ali Sanchez, Kent Emanuel". MLB Trade Rumors.
  25. ^ "Transactions". MiLB.com. October 1, 2024.
  26. ^ Franco, Anthony (December 16, 2024). "Blue Jays, Ali Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors.
  27. ^ Polishuk, Mark (May 25, 2025). "Blue Jays Select Ali Sanchez, Designate Josh Walker, Place Tyler Heineman On 7-Day IL". MLB Trade Rumors.
  28. ^ Adams, Steve (June 3, 2025). "Blue Jays DFA Michael Stefanic, Ali Sánchez". MLB Trade Rumors.
  29. ^ McDonald, Darragh (June 7, 2025). "Blue Jays Outright Ali Sánchez". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved October 6, 2025.
  30. ^ "Blue Jays Place Alejandro Kirk On 7-Day Concussion IL". MLB Trade Rumors. July 27, 2025. Retrieved July 27, 2025.
  31. ^ "Orioles 16-4 Blue Jays (Jul 29, 2025) Final Score". espn.com. Retrieved October 31, 2025.
  32. ^ McDonald, Darragh (August 5, 2025). "Blue Jays Designate Ali Sánchez For Assignment, Select Buddy Kennedy". MLB Trade Rumors.
  33. ^ "RED SOX CLAIM CATCHER ALI SÁNCHEZ OFF WAIVERS FROM TORONTO BLUE JAYS". MLB.com. Retrieved August 8, 2025.
  34. ^ Cerullo, Mac (August 11, 2025). "Red Sox add catcher, shake up bullpen ahead of Houston series". Boston Herald. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  35. ^ "Red Sox's Ali Sanchez: Loses 40-man roster spot". CBS Sports. August 18, 2025. Retrieved August 18, 2025.
  36. ^ Deeds, Nick (August 22, 2025). "Red Sox Outright Ali Sanchez". MLB Trade Rumors.
  37. ^ Franco, Anthony (August 22, 2025). "Mets, Ali Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal". MLB Trade Rumors.
  38. ^ McDonald, Darragh (September 1, 2025). "Red Sox Acquire Ali Sánchez". MLB Trade Rumors.
  39. ^ Polishuk, Mark (September 21, 2025). "Red Sox Activate Wilyer Abreu From IL, Designate Ali Sanchez". MLB Trade Rumors.
  40. ^ McDonald, Darragh (September 23, 2025). "Red Sox Outright Ali Sánchez". MLB Trade Rumors.
  41. ^ Franco, Anthony (October 6, 2025). "10 Players Elect Free Agency". MLB Trade Rumors. Retrieved November 3, 2025.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is available under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 unless otherwise noted. Additional terms may apply for the media files.