Toronto Blue Jays announced rehab assignments for several players before their series against the Washington Nationals. Getty
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 26: Jesús Sánchez #12 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a grand slam home run in the sixth inning of their MLB game against the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre on May 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) Getty
TORONTO, CANADA - MAY 26: Jesús Sánchez #12 of the Toronto Blue Jays is doused in sports drink during his post-game interview following an MLB game against the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre on May 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) Getty
MIAMI, FLORIDA - AUGUST 04: Jesús Sánchez #4 of the Houston Astros high fives teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) Getty
The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed 7-year MLB outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays .
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OF Jesús Sánchez has been claimed off waivers by the Diamondbacks
GettyToronto Blue Jays announced rehab assignments for several players before their series against the Washington Nationals .
The Blue Jays designated Sánchez for assignment on Friday, allowing the Diamondbacks to claim him off waivers.
The Athletic's Mitch Bannon reported he believes the Diamondbacks weren't the only team to put a claim on Sanchez.
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MAY 26: Jesús Sánchez #12 of the Toronto Blue Jays reacts as he crosses home plate after hitting a grand slam home run in the sixth inning of their MLB game against the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre on May 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
The Blue Jays acquired Sánchez from the Houston Astros for left fielder Joey Loperfido on Feb. 13.
Sánchez slashed .260/.318/.416 with eight home runs and 35 RBI over 99 games with Toronto.
GettyTORONTO, CANADA – MAY 26: Jesús Sánchez #12 of the Toronto Blue Jays is doused in sports drink during his post-game interview following an MLB game against the Miami Marlins at Rogers Centre on May 26, 2026 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
Sánchez began his MLB career with the Miami Marlins in 2020.
The Marlins traded the outfielder to the Astros for right-hander Ryan Gusto , shortstop Chase Jaworsky and center fielder Esmil Valenci on July 31, 2025.
GettyMIAMI, FLORIDA – AUGUST 04: Jesús Sánchez #4 of the Houston Astros high fives teammates after scoring during the fourth inning against the Miami Marlins at loanDepot park on August 04, 2025 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
Sánchez slashed .243/.310/.426 with 69 home runs and 226 RBI over his six seasons with the Marlins.
During his short time with the Astros, Sánchez hit .199/.269/.342 with four home runs and 12 RBI across 48 games.
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