Gary Sanchez Back Behind The Plate On Monday
1 year agoSan Diego Padres catcher Gary Sanchez is back in the starting lineup on Monday, hitting sixth against the Giants' Ryan Walker. Sanchez didn't start Sunday's series finale with the Tampa Bay Rays but did enter the game as a pinch-hitter, only to strike out in his lone plate appearance on the afternoon. The former Yankee still isn't hitting for much average with a .200 mark on the season but his six home runs in 21 games have provided a boost to a Padres offense that was previously getting next to nothing from their catchers offensively. Even with a 30% K% on the season, Sanchez has been a valuable waiver-wire addition for those who entrusted the 30-year-old with his new team.
Source: MLB.com
Source: MLB.com