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Now that he has cleared waivers, he has the right to elect free agency since he has previously been outrighted in his career.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 3

Jays Roster Moves: Gimenez, Heineman Activated, Stefanic, Sanchez DFAed

The Jays activated Andres Gimenez and Tyler Heineman have both been activated from the IL. Michael Stefanic and Ali Sanchez were DFAed to make room. Gimenez gives John Schneider a little puzzle to figure out how to get him, Barger and Clement into the lineup.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 30

Blue Jays trade Josh Walker to Phillies for cash

The Toronto Blue Jays have made a trade. Late on Thursday, the team announced that left-handed reliever Josh Walker was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash.

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MLB News / Blue Jays Insider / December 20

Toronto Blue Jays bringing back pitcher on new deal

The Toronto Blue Jays have announced that they have decided to bring back right-handed pitcher Eric Pardinho on a new contract. The Blue Jays have been pretty quiet in free agency so far, especially for a team with so many holes to fill.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 18

Looks like Toronto Blue Jays could be interested in acquiring another catcher

The Toronto Blue Jays have stated that acquiring another catcher is not one of their top priorities, but it looks like they might still try to land one for the 2025 season.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16

Blue Jays, Ali Sanchez Agree To Minor League Deal

The Blue Jays are in agreement with catcher Ali Sánchez on a minor league contract, reports Shi Davidi of Sportsnet. He’ll be in camp as a non-roster invitee.

Miami Marlins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Marlins Outright Ali Sanchez, Kent Emanuel

Marlins catcher Ali Sanchez and left-hander Kent Emanuel both went unclaimed on waivers following their recent DFAs and have been assigned outright to Triple-A Jacksonville, per the team’s transaction log at MLB.com.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 28

Cristopher Sanchez throws shutout as Phillies top Marlins

Cristopher Sanchez threw his first career shutout to lift the host Philadelphia Phillies past the Miami Marlins 2-0 on Friday. Sanchez (6-3) allowed only three hits with nine strikeouts and no walks.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / June 19

More Cubs Catcher Transactions Today? Sure, Why Not: Sanchez Traded, Others Moved

The Cubs sent Ali Sanchez to the Marlins.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleacher Nation / April 12, 2024

Apparently the Cubs Traded Catcher Joe Hudson to the Mets After Signing Ali Sanchez

The Cubs have a new group of catchers at Iowa.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 31, 2024

Pirates Outright Canaan Smith-Njigba; Ali Sanchez Elects Free Agency

8:54AM: Sanchez chose to reject the outright assignment and become a free agent, as per his personal MLB.com profile page. 8:28AM: The Pirates have outrighted

MLB News / Fastball on SI / February 3, 2024

Pittsburgh Pirates Linked to Former New York Yankees Star in Free Agency

The Pittsburgh Pirates are reportedly interested in free agent catcher Gary Sanchez. Per Jon Heyman of the New York Post: The Pirates are among teams considering ex-Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, who had a terrific year in San Diego and became Snell’s personal catcher.

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Fastball on SI / December 3, 2023

Pittsburgh Pirates Sign Backup Catcher, Claim Intriguing Young Righty Off Waivers

The Pittsburgh Pirates have signed catcher Ali Sanchez and claimed right-handed pitcher Roddery Muñoz, the team announced Friday evening. In conjunction with the two additions, the Pirates also announced that reliever Thomas Hatch had been released for the purpose of signing with a team in Japan.

MLB News / Bucs Dugout / December 1, 2023

Pirates sign Ali Sanchez, claim Roddery Munoz from Nationals

The stove is hot in the ‘Burgh... kind of. We’ve got some roster moves, Pirates fans! Don’t get too excited, though, as they aren’t great. The Pirates announced Friday evening that they signed catcher Ali Sanchez to a one-year deal and claimed right-handed pitcher Roddery Munoz off waivers from the Washington Nationals.