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All three runs scored in his final inning of work. Sanchez gave up five hits, walked one and struck out four.

When Sanchez was promoted from Double-A last week, it was just supposed to be for a spot start. Now it’s a permanent promotion, though with the way he’s throwing now, he may not hang around Toledo for long. The Tigers could consider him as either a starter or a reliever.

Sanchez is expected to return to Double-A Erie next week, but he should receive a permanent promotion before long. He had a 1.76 ERA in 71 2/3 innings in the Eastern League.

Sanchez has allowed just one run in 19 innings since moving up. Besides injuries, a lack of consistency has held him back in the past, so it’s possible that he’ll begin to fade. Still, he’s currently making a case to jump into Detroit’s rotation should a spot open up.

Sanchez is 5-3 with a 1.76 ERA, 47 H and 86/27 K/BB in 71 2/3 IP. While he’s often been looked at as a future reliever, the 23-year-old Sanchez is currently making a case to step into Mike Maroth’s rotation spot in Detroit. It’s Zach Miner’s job for now, but Sanchez might be next in line.

Sanchez missed time with a groin injury this season and went 3-5 with a 5.57 ERA for Double-A Erie. He’s a quality prospect despite largely unimpressive numbers, but he needs to show he can stay healthy. He probably won’t make his major league debut until 2007.

Sanchez, who missed the first two months of last season with a groin injury, has a 2.82 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 22 1/3 IP in his five starts.

Sanchez gave up three hits in the longest outing for an AFL starter this season. He has a 2.15 ERA and 29 strikeouts in 29 1/3 IP.

Sanchez, one of the Tigers’ top pitching prospects despite a 5.21 ERA in the Florida State League last year, had been out since the spring with a groin injury.

Sanchez could be a factor for the Yankees in the second, most likely out of the pen than in the rotation.