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Shortly after the Houston Astros brought back Carlos Correa , they scored big again.
On Thursday, the Astros secured the talents of outfielder Jesus Sanchez from the Miami Marlins , per Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. In exchange, the Marlins received right-handed pitcher Ryan Gusto .
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As a result, the Astros got a left-handed hitter they had been searching for. Sanchez is batting .285 with 78 hits, 10 home runs, and 36 RBIs.
The Astros are 62-47 and in first place in the American League West. Meanwhile, the Marlins are 52-55 and hovering in third place in the National League East.
With the Marlins, Sanchez was known for his power hitting. In 2022, Sanchez hit a 496-foot bomb at Coors Field against the Rockies. It was the longest home run since 2020.
Two years later, he hit a 480-foot home run in a losing game against the Cincinnati Reds . Even in defeat, it was an unmistakable gem.
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In essence, Sanchez's transition from Miami to Houston makes sense.
Jesus Sanchez is a good fit for the Astros
Altogether, Sanchez's talents are quite suitable for the Astros. Even though he is a right-handed hitter, he has found ways to hit from the left side well.
In that way, he helps fulfill the void left behind by Yordan Alvarez , who's been battling a hand injury .
Additionally, Sanchez is a flexible presence in the outfield. His primary position is right field, but he can also play centerfield and left field when given the chance.
His power and consistency is a much needed asset to the Astros, even though his batting average is not supreme.
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Plus, Sanchez provides relief for third baseman and outfielder Cam Smith. Therefore, giving him a break from playing two positions.
For the Astros, they are looking ahead towards the playoffs. As a result, Sanchez coming along meets the moment and could benefit them in the long run.
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