Toronto Blue Jays sign new catcher in free agency
The Toronto Blue Jays have added some depth to their roster in the form of free agent catcher Ali Sanchez.
The 27-year-old Venezuelan has signed a minor-league deal with the Blue Jays, according to a report from Sportsnet’s Shi Davidi.
The Blue Jays, continuing to build out their depth, are in agreement with catcher Ali Sanchez on a minor-league deal with an invite to spring training. The 27-year-old split time in the Marlins and Cubs systems last season, appearing in 31 big-league games with Miami.
— Shi Davidi (@ShiDavidi) December 16, 2024
Expect Sanchez to challenge for a backup catcher role in spring training behind Alejandro Kirk. If Sanchez doesn’t earn a spot on the major league roster, he’ll likely play with Toronto’s Triple-A team in Buffalo.
Sanchez joins the Blue Jays organization after appearing in 31 MLB games with the Miami Marlins last season. He spent the majority of 2024 in Triple-A.
The 6-foot-1 right-handed batter also appeared in two games with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2021 and five games with the New York Mets in 2020.
Do or Do Not there is no try…ing to steal on Alí Sánchez pic.twitter.com/LFYXF6TmpC
— Miami Marlins (@Marlins) June 23, 2024
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