The San Diego Padres claimed catcher Gary Sanchez off waivers on Monday.
The switch was made days after Sanchez was designated for activity by the Mets to make room on the 26-man roster for Tomas Nido, who was reinstated from the injured itemizing.
The 2-time All-Star carried out three video video games with the Mets, going 1-for-6 with three strikeouts and an RBI.
San Diego hopes Sanchez can current manufacturing on the catcher place, one factor that has been lacking all through the early ranges of the season. Starter Austin Nola entered Monday batting .131 with one homer and seven RBI in 99 at-bats. Second-stringer Brett Sullivan is hitting .170 with 4 extra-base hits and a .482 OPS in 21 video video games since getting known as up from the minors on April 16.
Luis Campusano has been sidelined with a thumb injury and is anticipated to return throughout the All-Star break.
Sanchez is attempting to revive his career after landing on his third group this season. Earlier than signing with the Mets, he was launched by the San Francisco Giants on Might 2 after spending time with the franchise throughout the minor leagues.
The catcher spent his best days with the Yankees, the place he was runner-up in 2016 AL Rookie of the 12 months voting and was chosen to 2 All-Star teams. In seven seasons with the Bronx Bombers, Sanchez slashed .230/.318/.487 with 138 dwelling runs and 340 RBI.
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