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Mets Sign Catcher Ali Sánchez to Minor League Deal

The pickup addresses thin catching depth following Francisco Álvarez's thumb injury that is expected to require surgery.

Pete Alonso #20 and Ali Sanchez #70 of the New York Mets walk to the clubhouse after the game between the New York Mets and the Miami Marlins was postponed due to a member of the Mets organization testing positive for COVID-19 at Marlins Park on August 20, 2020 in Miami, Florida.
May 28, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Toronto Blue Jays catcher Ali Sanchez (20) makes a catch during the eighth inningagainst the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Will Sammon of The Athletic reported the agreement, which followed Sánchez electing free agency after a Red Sox outright to Triple-A Worcester.
  • New York added the veteran as organizational depth with Francisco Álvarez on the injured list for a thumb issue that could be surgically addressed.
  • Luis Torrens and Hayden Senger currently handle the catching duties, with Torrens available after a brief glove-hand scare earlier this week.
  • Sánchez is expected to slot into the upper minors and would likely be the next call-up if Torrens or Senger becomes unavailable.
  • The 28-year-old, a former Mets prospect with a solid defensive reputation, owns a .185/.222/.235 line in 47 MLB games across multiple teams.