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Yankees Sign Former Red Sox, Blue Jays Veteran Catcher

Yankees Sign Former Red Sox, Blue Jays Veteran Catcher

Summary

The New York Yankees signed catcher Ali Sánchez to a minor league deal. Sánchez previously played for the Boston Red Sox, Toronto Blue Jays, and had a brief time with the New York Mets. He brings experience and potential depth to the Yankees' roster.

Key Facts

  • The Yankees added Ali Sánchez, a catcher, to their minor league team.
  • Sánchez played in Major League Baseball (MLB) with the Red Sox and Blue Jays last season.
  • He had a batting average of .217 in 12 MLB games last season.
  • In Triple-A, he performed better with a .279 batting average over 54 games.
  • Sánchez played a total of 50 MLB games in his career.
  • The deal with the Yankees aims to strengthen their catching options.
  • Sánchez moved between teams frequently last season, including the Mets.

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