Diamondbacks claim Jesús Sánchez off waivers to aid wild card push
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Toronto Blue Jays after he was designated for assignment. Sánchez, who has a.734 OPS this season, will likely play a platoon role as the Diamondbacks aim to secure a wild card spot. Currently 2.5 games behind the San Diego Padres, Arizona has a crucial three-game series against them to conclude the season. Sánchez is ineligible for the postseason as he joins the team after September 1 but could contribute to their playoff chances in the last weeks of the regular season.
- •Diamondbacks claim Jesús Sánchez after he was DFA'd by the Blue Jays.
- •Sánchez has a.734 OPS this season, primarily against right-handed pitchers.
- •Arizona is 2.5 games behind the Padres for a wild card spot.
- •A three-game series against the Padres will conclude their regular season.
- •Sánchez is ineligible for postseason play but can help the team in remaining games.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Diamondbacks Claim Veteran Outfielder Off Waivers Amid Wild Card Race
"The Arizona Diamondbacks are fighting to make the postseason in the final two weeks
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