Jesús Sánchez
Breakdown
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August 6, 2026
Swats first homer since return
Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a walk and a two-run home run in Wednesday's extra-inning win over the Astros.
Analysis
His sixth-inning homer off Hunter Brown tied the game at 3-3, setting the stage for the Blue Jays' victory in the 10th. It was Sanchez's first long ball in four games since coming off the IL, and he's settling back in as the top option in left field against right-handed pitching. On the season, the 28-year-old is slashing .270/.313/.438 through 77 contests with eight homers, one steal, 12 runs and 32 RBI.
August 2, 2026
Idle against lefty
Sanchez is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.
Analysis
The left-handed-hitting Sanchez started in left field and went 0-for-2 in his return from the injured list in Friday's 3-1 win, but he'll end up sitting on the bench for the final two contests of the series while the Cardinals have sent lefty starters to the bump for both games. George Springer will spell Sanchez in left field Sunday.
July 31, 2026
Reinstated from injured list
The Blue Jays reinstated Sanchez (ankle) from the injured list Friday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Analysis
Sanchez has been out for over a month. The 28-year-old had been hitting the ball well before being sidelined, slashing .274/.316/.437 with seven homers and 29 RBI in 234 plate appearances this season. Toronto optioned Yohendrick Pinango to Triple-A Buffalo to make room for Sanchez on the active roster.