Padres Acquire Two-Time All-Star Catcher Gary Sánchez Off Waivers

The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sánchez off waivers from the New York Mets.
Sánchez spent time with the San Francisco Giants and Mets organizations earlier this season before landing in San Diego.
The Padres hope Sánchez can boost their offensive production from the catcher position.
Sánchez was an All-Star with the New York Yankees in 2017 and 2019.
The Padres were looking to address their need at catcher with Luis Campusano sidelined until around the All-Star break.