Diamondbacks Claim Outfielder Jesús Sánchez Off Waivers From Blue Jays
- The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to reports by ArizonaSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors.
- According to ArizonaSports.com, the Diamondbacks secured Sánchez after Toronto designated him for assignment on Friday.
- The left-handed hitting outfielder is viewed by the club as another attempt to find production against right-handed pitching, as noted by ArizonaSports.com.
The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays, according to reports by ArizonaSports.com and MLB Trade Rumors. The roster move comes ahead of a Monday series opener against the Miami Marlins as the club searches for a late-season offensive boost.
Roster Context and Roster Spot Availability
According to ArizonaSports.com, the Diamondbacks secured Sánchez after Toronto designated him for assignment on Friday. Arizona carried an open 40-man roster spot prior to the claim following the designation for assignment of outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. on Sunday. Sánchez enters the organization while the Diamondbacks sit 2.5 games back of the San Diego Padres for the final National League Wild Card spot. Only 12 games remain in the regular season.
Offensive Profile Against Right-Handed Pitching
The left-handed hitting outfielder is viewed by the club as another attempt to find production against right-handed pitching, as noted by ArizonaSports.com. Sánchez has posted a .276 batting average, a .333 on-base percentage, and a .448 slugging percentage against right-handers this season. Across 99 games played in 2026, Sánchez registered a .260 batting average, eight home runs, and 35 RBIs. He turns 29 years old next month and has accumulated parts of seven Major League Baseball seasons playing for the Miami Marlins, Houston Astros, and Blue Jays.
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Defensive Metrics and Expected Role
Sánchez has split time defensively between the corner outfield positions during his career. However, ArizonaSports.com reports that a combination of his poor defensive metrics and the existing outfield depth in Arizona will likely slot him in as a designated hitter moving forward.