Jesus Sanchez joins Diamondbacks to bolster lineup against Yankees
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 3:34 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Arizona Diamondbacks have claimed outfielder Jesus Sanchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays. Sanchez, a left-handed hitter, is expected to help Arizona improve its struggling performance against right-handed pitching as they face the New York Yankees this weekend. The Diamondbacks are currently 3.5 games behind the San Diego Padres in the race for the final National League Wild Card spot. Sanchez posted a.769 OPS against right-handers this season, but will not be eligible for the postseason if the Diamondbacks qualify, as he was claimed after the August 31 deadline. He is expected to play against the Yankees' right-handed starters.
- •Diamondbacks claim Jesus Sanchez from the Blue Jays.
- •Sanchez has a.769 OPS against right-handed pitching.
- •Arizona is 3.5 games behind the Padres for the Wild Card.
- •Sanchez will not be eligible for the postseason roster.
- •He is expected to start against three righty pitchers this weekend.
- 3:34 PMYahoo Sports — How Jesus Sanchez could help Diamondbacks ahead of Yankees series
"Sanchez has one specialty the Diamondbacks lack.
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