Jesús

Sánchez

Sañchez homered off Zach Wheeler to make it a 1-1 game in the sixth and then singled to open a two-run rally in the ninth. He’s batting .296/.328/.476, giving him the highest OPS among Jays regulars this season. Things might get crowded again in Toronto’s outfield after Addison Barger returns. but there’s little doubt now that Sañchez should keep starting in left or right against righties over the rest of the season.

Sánchez is at DH and hitting cleanup following a brief one-game absence after being hit on the wrist by a ball that was thrown from the stands during Sunday’s game against Baltimore. He appears to have avoided serious injury and isn’t expected to miss any additional time. It’ll be George Springer getting a maintenance day with rookie Yohendrick Piñango picking up another start in right field on Wednesday evening at Truist Park.

Sánchez likely would’ve been in the lineup against righty Bryce Elder on Tuesday night had he not suffered a right wrist contusion when he was struck by a ball that was thrown from the stands during Sunday’s game against the Orioles. It was a bizarre incident, and by all accounts a misunderstanding by a fan, but Sánchez seems to have avoided serious injury. He’s day-to-day for now. It’ll be hard-hitting rookie Yohendrick Piñango taking over in right field in his absence.

Sánchez went for precautionary X-rays on his wrist after being struck by a ball that was thrown from the stands in right field, but fortunately they came back negative for any fractures. He’s considered day-to-day.

Sanchez appeared to be hit in the right arm by a baseball that was thrown from a fan in the right field seats. He then had a brief conference with manager John Schneider and the training staff before the decision was made to remove him from the game. Expect Sanchez to undergo precautionary X-rays to rule out any fractures. The Jays should have more on his status after the game.

Sánchez’ home run was his sixth of the year. He hit a grand slam off Sandy Alcantara in the sixth inning. Sánchez got some revenge on his former team with the big game. He’s hitting .285 with a .786 OPS and 27 RBI.

Seems like good news. The Jays are facing lefty Carlos Rodón on Thursday, so Sánchez is probably going to be out of the lineup even if healthy.

Myles Straw replaced him against the Yankees. The Jays would miss Sánchez if he lands on the IL, but they do have Nathan Lukes nearly ready to return.

Sánchez remains in a strict corner outfield platoon but continues to hit in the top half of the order against most right-handers. The opportunity hasn’t translated into a skill jump yet, though he’s striking out less than usual. Projected schedules change often, but as of Sunday he’s expected to face five right-handers next week.

Sánchez’s homer was a two-run blast off Slade Cecconi that put Toronto up for good. Acquired from the Astros right before the season, Sánchez has hit cleanup against 15 consecutive right-handers the Blue Jays have faced. It’s a seven-game week coming up, but up to three lefties could be on tap and he’s in a strict platoon.