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No jinxes here, but the Boston Red Sox are in good shape this weekend to clinch their first playoff appearance since 2021. All they need is a single win over the Detroit Tigers, or a single loss by the Houston Astros.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 22

New York Mets add catching depth on minor league deal

The New York Mets are bringing back a familiar face to serve as catching depth in the upper levels of the minor leagues. According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Mets have signed catcher Ali Sanchez to a minor league contract.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 22

Red Sox outright veteran catcher

The Red Sox have assigned catcher Ali Sanchez outright to Triple-A Worcester.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / August 18

Red Sox Cutting Ties With 28-Year-Old Catcher In Roster Shakeup: Report

The Boston Red Sox are refreshing their roster on Monday, and they've already decided one name on the way out the door. It made sense for the Red Sox to claim Ali Sanchez off waivers for the Toronto Blue Jays -- when Carlos Narvaez's health status was up in the air.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 8

Red Sox make move to add Blue Jays catcher

The Boston Red Sox managed to find more depth at the catcher position on Friday in preparation for a possible playoff push. With concerns surrounding Carlos Narvaez’s injury history, the organization decided to find some insurance at catcher.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8

Red Sox claim catcher off waivers from Blue Jays

The Red Sox have claimed catcher Ali Sánchez off waivers from the Blue Jays, according to announcements from both clubs. Toronto had designated him for assignment a few days ago.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 5

Blue Jays designate depth catcher, select infielder

The Jays decided to keep all three catchers for a few days to buy some time as they evaluated Tyler Heineman.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 30

Blue Jays Minor League Report: Juan Sanchez hit two home runs over the weekend

Juan Sanchez, one of the Toronto Blue Jays’ top international free agent signings in 2025, had a good weekend. This is the June 27 – June 29 edition of the Minor League Report, where we look at how the last three days have gone for each of the Blue Jays’ affiliates.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5

Blue Jays outright Ali Sanchez

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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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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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.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 18, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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, 2024

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

The Cubs sent Ali Sanchez to the Marlins.

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.

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.