Gary Sánchez Fantasy Stats

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) will not return from the injured list this season, according to interim manager Tony Mansolino. Sanchez suffered a sprained right knee on July 5, and though he did play eight rehab games with Triple-A Norfolk earlier this month, the Orioles decided not to activate him from the 60-day IL. After inking a one-year, $8.5 million deal with the Orioles last winter, Sanchez dealt with multiple injuries this season and only played in 29 games. The soon-to-be 33-year-old will return to the open market during the upcoming offseason after hitting .231/.297/.418 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 101 plate appearances.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) is eyeing a return from the 60-day injured list in late September, per MLB.com. Sanchez has been on the IL since the beginning of July with a right knee sprain. He has played eight games on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk, posting a .370/.485/.704 slash line with three home runs. The 32-year-old veteran has had some flashes of his old fantasy power this season with the O's, but overall has been disappointing with a .231/.297/.418 slash line, five HR, and 24 RBI in 101 plate appearances.

Baltimore Orioles catcher/designated hitter Gary Sanchez (knee) is expected to start a minor-league rehab assignment during the upcoming week. Sanchez has been out for two months since he sprained his right knee on July 5. The 32-year-old also missed all of May and half of June with inflammation in his right wrist. The injuries have limited Sanchez to just 30 games, which isn't what he or the Orioles had in mind when they agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million contract last winter. Sanchez has taken 101 trips to the plate and hit .231/.297/.418 with five homers, 24 RBI, and 13 runs scored. With Sanchez and starting catcher Adley Rutschman (oblique) also on the injured list, prized rookie Samuel Basallo and veteran Alex Jackson have been sharing the catching duties for the Orioles.

Baltimore Orioles catcher/designated hitter Gary Sanchez (knee) will likely miss eight to 10 weeks with a PCL sprain in his right knee, Roch Kubatko of MASNsports.com reports. Sanchez hit the 10-day IL earlier on Tuesday, though there was no indication the injury was this severe. Based on the timeline, he won't return until sometime in September, if at all. The Orioles guaranteed Sanchez $8.5 million on a one-year deal in free agency, but this has turned into an injury-wrecked season for him. Before spraining his knee, Sanchez missed all of May and half of June with wrist inflammation. When healthy, Sanchez has batted a decent .231/.297/.418 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 101 plate appearances. Along with Adley Rutschman, Maverick Handley, and Chadwick Tromp, Sanchez is one of a staggering four Orioles catchers on the IL. They're forced to rely on Jacob Stallings and Alex Jackson behind the plate as a result.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) has been diagnosed with a moderate strain in his right PCL, according to Matt Weyrich of the Baltimore Sun. Sanchez was placed on the 10-day injured list on Sunday, and this diagnosis likely means he'll be out longer than the 10-day minimum. The Orioles have had a brutal run of catcher injuries. Sanchez joins Adley Rutschman (oblique), Maverick Handley (concussion), and Chadwick Tromp (back) on the list of Baltimore backstops currently missing time. Sanchez had hit .231 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 101 plate appearances before this most recent injury. Veterans Jacob Stallings and Alex Jackson are in line for playing time in his absence.

The Baltimore Orioles have placed catcher/designated hitter Gary Sanchez (knee) on the 10-day injured list with a sprained right knee. Additionally, the Orioles have acquired catcher Alex Jackson from the New York Yankees for international signing bonus pool money and a player to be named later or cash considerations. To make room for Jackson, the Orioles moved infielder/outfielder Jorge Mateo (hamstring) from the 10-day IL to the 60-day version. Sanchez is hitting the IL for the second time this year after missing all of May and half of June with wrist inflammation. The 32-year-old has been a regular presence in the O's lineup lately with starting backstop Adley Rutschman on the IL, but now he'll be unavailable for at least 10 days. Sanchez has hit .231/.297/.418 with five home runs and 24 RBI in 101 plate appearances.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's game against the Atlanta Braves. It's unclear how Sanchez was injured, but he exited in the fifth inning due to left knee pain. Before exiting Sanchez was 0-for-2 at the plate during Saturday's contest. Jacob Stallings took over behind the plate and figures to see increased playing time if Sanchez misses time. It really can't get worse for the Orioles who have Adley Rutschman (oblique), Maverick Handley (concussion), and Chadwick Tromp (back) all on the injured list right now. The assumption is Sanchez will undergo further testing to determine the severity of the injury. Stallings figures to gain the most value as the last catcher standing in Baltimore.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (finger) is serving as the designated hitter and is batting fifth on Wednesday against the hosting Texas Rangers and right-hander Nathan Eovaldi. Jacob Stallings will do the catching and will hit out of the nine-hole. Sanchez was forced from Tuesday's 10-2 loss to Texas early after taking a foul tip off his finger behind the plate. Luckily, X-rays came back negative on the 32-year-old veteran, and he'll remain in the lineup on Wednesday as the DH. The Orioles can't afford any more injuries to their catchers with Adley Rutschman, Maverick Handley and Chadwick Tromp all currently on the injured list. Sanchez has added fantasy value in two-catcher leagues while he sees regular playing time and can still run into a ball with plenty of power. Since June 14, Sanchez is batting .353 (18-for-51) with five homers, two doubles and 20 RBI in 14 games for the O's.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (finger) took a ball tip off his finger in the eighth inning in Tuesday's 10-2 loss to the Texas Rangers and is receiving imaging to make sure it's OK, according to The Baltimore Banner's Andy Kostka. Interim manager Tony Mansolino said the concern level is low. Sanchez was replaced by Jacob Stallings late in the game, but not before hitting his fifth home run of the season and driving in two as part of a 1-for-3 performance. Even though the injury doesn't appear to be serious for the 32-year-old, it's still a bit concerning with Adley Rutschman, Chadwick Tromp and Maverick Handley already on the injured list. If Sanchez's finger injury heals slower than expected, the O's may have no choice but to call up top prospect Samuel Basallo to close out the first half of the 2025 season. Don't be surprised if Stallings makes a start at catcher for the O's on Wednesday.

Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez had a monster game on Friday, going 4-for-5 with a homer, a double, and a walk in a 22-8 rout of the Tampa Bay Rays. Sanchez drove in four and scored three times in this one. The veteran backstop has been playing every day since Adley Rutschman (oblique) went on the IL, and so far he's made the most of it. In June, Sanchez is 13-for-34 (.382) with four homers and 14 RBI. We know the 32-year-old can hit for power when he's feeling good at the plate, and right now he looks confident. Sanchez isn't a must-add by any means, but in two-catcher leagues he is a decent option until Rutschman returns, which may not be for a while.