Yankees Sign Ali Sánchez, Zack Short to Minor-League Deals

The club continues a depth-first approach in a thin market for right-handed catchers.

Overview

The moves are listed on the Yankees’ MLB.com transaction log as minor-league contracts, with spring invitations expected.
Ali Sánchez, a right-handed catcher who turns 29 in January, owns a .183/.220/.233 MLB line over 133 plate appearances and hit .274/.336/.411 in Triple-A during 2025.
Sánchez profiles as depth behind Austin Wells and J.C. Escarra and joins recent low-risk catching additions Payton Henry and Miguel Palma.
Zack Short, 30, brings glove-first versatility at shortstop, second, and third with a .172/.271/.296 career MLB slash line across 594 plate appearances.
Both players are viewed as Triple-A options heading into camp and face steep paths to Opening Day roles barring injuries or further roster moves.