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Jesus Sanchez

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Player Outlook
If Jesus Sanchez isn't in the elite tier in terms of quality contact, he's just below it. The 27-year-old has always hit the ball hard and took it to another level last season, ranking in the 95th percentile in hard-hit rate, the 93rd percentile in average exit velocity, the 99th percentile in max exit velocity and the 83rd percentile in barrel rate. And yet, Sanchez is still looking for his first 20-homer season after smacking 18 over the boards in 537 plate appearances in 2024. He doesn't have LoanDepot Park to blame, as Sanchez has consistently hit better there than on the road and the venue is actually an above-average park for left-handed power. Strikeouts and grounders have been the problem, and while he has cut the former to at least an acceptable level (26.1 percent in 2024), the latter remains a major issue (50.3 percent). Sanchez did buoy his value with some unexpected steals last season, but with just four career stolen bases coming into the year and a sprint speed in the 46th percentile, it wouldn't be wise to count on that again. While he seems like he could be a tweak or two away from a breakout, for now Sanchez is mostly untapped potential.

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2024 3332.2 60 18 64 41 16 .252
2023 248.52 43 14 52 38 3 .253
3y Avg. 256.52.1 47 15 51 35 7 .243
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Headed for injured list

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    Manager Clayton McCullough said Saturday that Sanchez (side) will begin the season on the injured list, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. Sanchez was pulled from Thursday's Grapefruit League game due to an issue with his left side in what was initially labeled as a precautionary move. However, the outfielder's injury will ultimately cause him to miss the start of the regular season, and it's currently unclear if he'll be ready to return once eligible April 6. With Sanchez out, Griffin Conine will likely be the next man up to serve as the Marlins' Opening Day right fielder.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Exits early Thursday

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    Sanchez was removed from Thursday's Grapefruit League game against the Astros with a possible injury, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Sanchez went 2-for-3 with a single and double Thursday, but he was removed for a pinch runner after lining a double to left field in the fourth inning. It's unclear if his removal had anything to do with an injury, though the Marlins should offer more information after the game.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Clubs first spring homer

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    Sanchez went 1-for-2 with a walk, a home run and two RBI in Monday's split-squad game against the Nationals. The outfielder turned on a Mitchell Parker pitch in the fourth inning for his first long ball of the spring. Sanchez dealt with a sore elbow earlier in camp and has struggled to find his timing at the plate, going 3-for-22 (.136) in nine Grapefruit League appearances with a 2:7 BB:K. He's healthy now however, and he could even open the season as the starting center fielder given the Marlins' lack of appealing options at the position.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Receiving CF reps

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    Manager Clayton McCullough said Sunday that Sanchez will see the majority of his starts in center field during spring training since he's a known quantity in the corner outfield, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The 27-year-old saw most of his action in center field during 2022 (and posted plus-two Defensive Runs Saved and minus-two Outs Above Average), but he has made just nine appearances there across the past two seasons. Regardless of whether he ends up in center or right field, Sanchez has a secure spot in the heart of Miami's lineup after he finished 2024 with 18 homers, 16 steals and a .730 OPS.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Notches hit in spring debut

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    Sanchez (elbow) went 1-for-2 with a strikeout in Sunday's 1-1 tie with the Mets in Grapefruit League action. Sanchez made his spring debut Sunday as the DH after opening camp with right elbow inflammation. The outfielder is coming off a 2024 campaign in which he batted .252 with a career-high 18 home runs, 64 RBI, 60 runs scored and 16 stolen bases over 489 at-bats in 149 games with Miami. Sanchez might be limited to DH duties early in the season until the Marlins are confident the elbow issue is behind him.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Could be limited to DH early

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    Sanchez, who is dealing with elbow inflammation, might be used as the Marlins' regular DH to begin the season, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The elbow issue isn't expected to force Sanchez to the injured list for Opening Day, but Miami might limit how much time the 27-year-old sees in the outfield until he's 100 percent healthy. Sanchez saw a career-high 537 plate appearances in 2024, turning that workload into 18 homers, 16 steals, 64 RBI and 60 runs along with a .252/.313/.417 slash line, and he's being counted on to fill a key spot in the Marlins' batting order.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Will get some reps in center field

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    Marlins manager Clayton McCullough said Tuesday that Sanchez (elbow) will play some center field during spring training, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports. Sanchez didn't play center field at all in 2024, but he started six games there in 2023 and 74 games at the position in 2022. The 27-year-old is still likely to see most of his action in right field in 2025, but it's possible he's used in center field on occasion. Derek Hill and Dane Myers are expected to see most of the reps in center field for the Marlins. Sanchez is currently overcoming right elbow inflammation but is expected to be cleared for full activities soon.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Recovering from elbow inflammation

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    Sanchez is recovering from right elbow inflammation, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Sanchez's hitting has continue uninterrupted and he is in the final stages of a throwing program, so it sounds like this is just a minor speed bump. The 27-year-old is projected to open the 2025 campaign as the Marlins' primary right fielder and should bat in the middle of the lineup.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Agrees to deal with Miami

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    The Marlins and Sanchez avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year contract Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. Sanchez was in his second year of arbitration eligibility. The 27-year-old slashed .252/.313/.417 with career highs in home runs (18) and stolen bases (16) in 2024.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Swipes bag, reaches four times

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    Sanchez went 3-for-6 with a walk and a stolen base in Thursday's extra-innings win over Minnesota. Sanchez drew a walk in the fifth inning and then reached base on singles in each of his next three trips to the plate, but he was left stranded on each occasion. He was, however, able to swipe his 15th bag of the season and his fifth in the month of September while also extending his hitting streak to five games. The performance marked Sanchez's eighth game this season in which he tallied three or more hits. On the downside, he's struck out multiple times in three straight contests.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Five hits in win

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    Sanchez went 5-for-5 with two doubles, three RBI and two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-9 win over the Dodgers. Sanchez opened the scoring with an RBI single in the first inning before extending Miami's lead to 3-0 with another base hit in the second. The outfielder would add a third RBI with a double in the fourth en route to his first career five-hit game. The 26-year-old Sanchez had gone just 1-for-16 in five contests coming into Tuesday. He's slashing .252/.309/.424 with 17 homers, 62 RBI, 52 runs scored and 14 stolen bases across 489 plate appearances this season.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Idle against southpaw

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    Sanchez is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Nationals. Sanchez will retreat to the bench Friday against lefty DJ Herz and the Nationals. Javier Sanoja, Cristian Pache and Griffin Conine fill the outfield from left to right.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Out against left-hander

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    Sanchez is not in the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Nationals. It's lefty Mitchell Parker on the hill for the Nationals, so the left-handed-hitting Sanchez will begin this one on the bench. The Marlins are going with Kyle Stowers, Cristian Pache and David Hensley in their outfield.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Rejoining lineup Friday

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    Sanchez (back) is batting cleanup as the designated hitter Friday against the Phillies, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. The 26-year-old sat out one game after he exited Tuesday's contest due to back spasms, but he's back in the lineup following Thursday's team off day. Sanchez is hitting .379 (11-for-29) with a double, two homers, three steals, 10 RBI and three runs in his past 10 games.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Exits early Tuesday

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    Sanchez was removed from Tuesday's game against the Nationals due to mild back spasms, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports. Sanchez lined a single into center field in the second inning but had to be removed after tweaking his back while stealing second base. His injury is being described as mild, however, so there's still a chance he returns to the Marlins' lineup Wednesday.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Resting versus LHP

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    Sanchez isn't in the Marlins' lineup Friday versus the Giants. Left-hander Blake Snell will toe the slab for San Francisco, so the left-handed bat of Sanchez will step out of Miami's starting nine Friday. David Hensley will get the starting nod in right field instead and bat sixth.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Lifts go-ahead homer

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    Sanchez went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run, a double, an additional RBI and a walk in Tuesday's 9-8 win over the Rockies. Sanchez got the Marlins on the board in the third inning with an RBI double and then delivered a go-ahead homer in the ninth to complete the comeback. The outfielder has driven in eight runs over his last three games. He's up to a .242/.298/.426 slash line with 17 homers, 56 RBI, 45 runs scored, nine stolen bases and 20 doubles through 121 contests overall.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Idle against lefty

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    Sanchez is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports. The lefty-hitting Sanchez will remain on the bench for a second straight game while the Diamondbacks send another left-hander (Jordan Montgomery) to the hill. David Hensley will pick up a start in right field in Sanchez's stead.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Launches 480-foot blast

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    Sanchez went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Monday's loss to the Reds. Sanchez hammered one off reliever Jakob Junis in the sixth inning for his 13th home run this season. Sanchez's 480-foot homer was the longest in the majors this season, but it wasn't even the longest of his career, as he hit one 496 feet back in May of 2022. The 26-year-old broke out of a stretch of 11 games without a homer, and since the Marlins latest fire sale at the trade deadline, he's one of the few potent bats remaining in their lineup.
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  • Marlins' Jesus Sanchez: Reaches 10-homer mark

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    Sanchez went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Tuesday's 4-3 loss to the Astros. Sanchez has gone 8-for-24 (.333) with three homers and five RBI over his first seven games in July. The outfielder had all of three long balls in June, so it's unclear if he'll be able to sustain his recent uptick in power. For the season, he's at a .240/.291/.407 slash line, 10 homers, 34 RBI, 26 runs scored and six stolen bases over 279 plate appearances. Sanchez is in a strong-side platoon role, primarily starting in right field or at designated hitter while competing with Dane Myers and Josh Bell for at-bats.
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