Aníbal Sánchez Fantasy Stats

Washington Nationals pitchers Hunter Harvey (forearm) and Mason Thompson (biceps) are both throwing bullpen sessions in West Palm Beach as they rehab from their respective injuries. Veteran right-hander Anibal Sanchez (neck) is in D.C. and is throwing up to 100 feet. He could resume throwing off a mound next week. There remains no timetable for any of these three hurlers. Harvey has been on the injured list since April 21 and has only tossed 2 2/3 relief innings this year before his injury. Sanchez, 38, was put on the injured list on April 11 with a cervical nerve impingement in his neck. The right-hander hasn't pitched in the big leagues since he posted a 6.62 ERA and 1.66 WHIP with Washington in 2020.

The Washington Nationals transferred starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day injured list on Tuesday. The veteran has yet to appear in a game for the Nats this year as he's been sidelined due to a cervical neck impingement. Following Tuesday's move, he won't be eligible to return to the majors until mid-June. The Nationals have one of the league's thinnest starting rotations, so if Sanchez is able to work his way back to game form, we'll likely see him in the team's rotation at some point this year. However, he isn't someone worth monitoring for fantasy purposes.

Anibal Sanchez Placed On Injrued ListThe Washington Nationals placed starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) on the injured list due to a cervical nerve impingement according to the Washington Post's Jesse Dougherty. Also per Dougherty, left-hander Josh Rogers was recalled to take the veteran's spot in the rotation against the Atlanta Braves on Monday. Sanchez last pitched in the Majors during the 2020 season, working to a 6.62 ERA, a 5.46 FIP, 43 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 53 innings. In six starts spanning 35.2 innings for the club last season, Rogers turned in a 3.28 ERA and a 5.83 FIP while striking out 22 batters and walking 14. You're probably better off looking elsewhere for streaming options.

Washington Nationals starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez (neck) is dealing with a stiff neck and may not be able to make his start on Monday on the road against the Atlanta Braves after he felt it while throwing on Friday. The veteran right-hander's season debut may have to be pushed back a bit, and it remains to be seen if he'll need to go on the injured list. The 38-year-old will probably be very limited with his pitch count if he does end up making the start, and fantasy managers should stay away. Sanchez didn't pitch at all last year, had an ERA over 6.00 with the Nats in 2020 and wasn't very good in spring training, so he shouldn't really be on the fantasy radar in mixed leagues at this time.

The Washington Nationals have purchased the contract of veteran starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez. He will be part of the team's Opening Day roster and will likely be part of the starting rotation. The 38-year-old signed a minor league deal with the team in March. He had a dreadful spring as he allowed 12 hits, five walks and 10 earned runs over 6.1 innings. However, the Nationals have an extremely thin starting rotation right now, so Sanchez fills a massive need. In a corresponding move, the team optioned fellow pitcher Hunter Harvey to Triple-A.

The Washington Nationals signed free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez on Sunday. The Nationals were one of the teams that came away impressed with Sanchez's showcase for interested teams on Saturday, and they didn't wait long to reunite with the veteran hurler. The 38-year-old signed a minor league deal that includes an invite to spring training. Sanchez didn't find any deals to his liking last year and sat out the season, but he'll return to the club that he pitched for his previous two seasons in 2019 and 2020. In 11 starts in 2020, he had a rough 6.62 ERA and 1.66 WHIP while fanning 43 and walking 18 in 53 innings. With Joe Ross (elbow) and Stephen Strasburg (shoulder) recovering from injuries, Sanchez has a shot to open the year in the Nats starting rotation, but he won't be a particularly attractive fantasy play.

The Washington Nationals are interested in bringing free-agent starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez back after his impressive showcase on Saturday. The 38-year-old right-hander received an offer 10 minutes after his showcase on Saturday, that's how impressive he was. Sanchez didn't sign a contract last year because he didn't think the offers he received were substantial enough. He pitched for the Nationals in 2019 and 2020, going a combined 15-13 with a 4.52 ERA and 1.37 WHIP while striking out 177 and walking 76 in 41 starts over 219 innings pitched. Sanchez really struggled in the shortened 2020 season to the tune of a 6.62 ERA and 1.66 WHIP in 53 innings, so fantasy managers won't be in any rush to add him if he is back in the major leagues in 2022.

Free-agent pitcher Anibal Sanchez had a showcase in front of multiple clubs on Saturday. According to Jon Heyman, Sanchez was impressive during the showcase and even received an offer just 10 minutes after he finished throwing. However, Heyman didn't release information on which team extended said offer. The 38-year-old Sanchez didn't pitch in the majors in 2021. He turned down offers prior to last season due to COVID-19 concerns. During the middle of the 2021 season, Sanchez reportedly turned down offers because he didn't believe they were substantial enough. We'll see what kind of offers come to him this time around. He'll be looking to bounce back from his last spin in the majors, when he struggled with a 6.62 ERA over 53 innings with the Washington Nationals in 2020.

Free-agent right-hander Anibal Sanchez is not planning to pitch this year after turning down MLB offers that he didn't view as commensurate with his value. Sanchez was originally looking for deals that were enhanced with incentives per start. The 37-year-old veteran hurler did not look good in 11 starts (53 innings) for the Washington Nationals in 2020, recording a 6.62 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 18 walks. The soft-tossing right-hander would have merely be an innings-eater if he landed in a major league rotation in the second half of the season, and he would have offered next to no fantasy upside as a deep-league streamer. There's a good chance that Sanchez will hang up his cleats.

Free-agent right-hander Anibal Sanchez is now planning to pitch this year after turning down MLB offers that he didn't view as commensurate with his value. Sanchez was originally looking for deals that were enhanced with incentives per start. Maybe the Mets will want him with Jacob deGrom (forearm) out indefinitely? Or perhaps the Indians with their depleted rotation? The 37-year-old veteran hurler did not look good in 11 starts (53 innings) for the Washington Nationals in 2020, recording a 6.62 ERA, 1.66 WHIP, 43 strikeouts and 18 walks. The soft-tossing right-hander would merely be an innings-eater if he landed in a major league rotation in the second half of the season, and he'd offer next to no fantasy upside as a deep-league streamer.