August 5, 2024
Miami Marlins right-hander
Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) continues to build intensity with his throwing and bullpen sessions. Sanchez has been doing the same thing for about a month while he recovers from right-shoulder inflammation that put him on the injured list all the way back on June 2. Because of his history with shoulder injuries, the Marlins are understandably slow-playing his rehab in a lost season. Barring a setback, though, the 26-year-old should be able to rejoin the big-league pitching staff before the end of August. Half of Sanchez's 14 appearances earlier this year came in a starting role, and he went 0-3 with a 6.06 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 17 strikeouts and 14 walks in his first big-league action since making his MLB debut in the shortened 2020 season. When Sanchez returns to the Marlins to close out the year, he's likely to pitch in a relief role.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
July 2, 2024
Miami Marlins right-hander
Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session in Philadelphia last Saturday. It was the second time that Sanchez has thrown off a mound since landing on the 60-day injured list but he won't be eligible to rejoin the Marlins' pitching staff until August. The 25-year-old Dominican hurler has a long history with shoulder injuries, so the Fish are going to take their time bringing him back. Sanchez has been used in a swing role for Miami in 2024 in his return to the big leagues, as half of his 14 appearances have come in a starting role. He hasn't been very effective, though, going 0-3 with a 6.06 ERA (4.73 FIP) and 1.59 WHIP with 17 strikeouts and 14 walks in 35 2/3 frames. Sanchez is going to need to show better command of his arsenal to have any shot for fantasy relevance in the second half of the season.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Christina De Nicola
June 25, 2024
Miami Marlins right-hander
Sixto Sanchez (shoulder), who was rehabbing with the team in Kansas City as of Monday, will be evaluated for a bullpen session in a few days. Sanchez has been asymptomatic while throwing after experiencing a big dip in velocity in his May 31 start against the Texas Rangers. He was placed on the injured list on June 2 with right-shoulder inflammation. Sanchez has had a history of major shoulder problems, including two surgeries that caused him to miss three major-league seasons from 2021-23. It's good news that the 25-year-old could resume throwing bullpen sessions, but the Fish will surely be cautious with him given his injury history with his right shoulder. The Dominican hurler will need a minor-league rehab assignment, too, so it's likely that he won't be an option for Miami's rotation until after the All-Star break. He hasn't been much of a fantasy option in 2024, going 0-3 with a 6.06 ERA and 1.59 WHIP with just 17 K's in 35 2/3 frames.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
June 2, 2024
Miami Marlins starting pitcher
Sixto Sanchez (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with right shoulder inflammation. While the extent of the injury is unknown, the 25-year-old should be expected to remain sidelined for an extended period of time. Sanchez returned to the major leagues earlier this season after a four-year absence and struggled with a 6.06 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and 14:17 BB:K ratio. This injury leaves a hole in the Marlins rotation that could be filled by relief pitcher
A.J. Puk or even prospect
Max Meyer, who opened the season on the major league roster. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to who slides in as the fifth-man in the rotation as they could be worth adding in deeper leagues.
--Andy Smith - RotoBallerSource: Christine De Nicola
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