He won a Gold Glove with the 2019 White Sox and was their regular second baseman from 2017-19, batting a combined .253/.314/.368 in 1751 plate appearances.
The New York Mets have made multiple moves to bolster their depth. On Tuesday, the Mets signed veteran infielder Yolmer Sanchez and catcher Austin Allen to minor league deals with an invitation to big-league spring training, as the team announced this afternoon.
The Braves announced their full slate of non-roster invitees to spring training Wednesday, noting within that they’ve signed veteran infielder Yolmer Sanchez to a minor league contract.
Veteran infielder Yolmer Sanchez went unclaimed on waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A Syracuse by the Mets, tweets Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.
Left-hander David Peterson was also called up from Triple-A to start Saturday's game against the Rockies, while righty Connor Grey was optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.
The New York Mets claimed infielder Yolmer Sanchez off waivers from the Boston Red Sox on Thursday. The Mets designated catcher Patrick Mazeika for assignment in a corresponding transaction.
The Red Sox also recalled righty Connor Seabold from Triple-A Worcester. In corresponding moves, righty Tanner Houck and outfielder Jarren Duran are going on the restricted list.
Seeing former Chicago White Sox players land jobs with new teams playing baseball is always nice. That is even the case for players who aren’t good enough to play with the White Sox anymore, especially those that were a joy to watch for other reasons.
Sanchez spent 2021 with the Braves’ Triple-A affiliate, hitting .216/.309/.352 over 355 plate appearances.
The Braves have signed infielder Yolmer Sanchez, right-hander Carl Edwards Jr. and left-hander Jesse Biddle to minor league deals.
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