Sixto Sanchez
26-Year-Old
Free Agent
Out
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 2/1/2025
2024 Stats
W-L
0-3
ERA
6.06
WHIP
1.60
K
17
SV
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Sanchez saw game action with Double-A Pensacola in September for his first appearance at any level in nearly three years, but that ended up being his lone outing of the year. Injuries have long been a part of the right-hander's profile but have been insurmountable over the past few years, though he's still just 25 years old and remains a strong prospect. Sanchez had a 3.46 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 33:11 K:BB over 39 frames as a rookie in 2020, but that's the last time he was truly healthy. There's been no indication he's dealing with any issues this offseason, but his 2024 is still filled with question marks. Sanchez's significant layoff should cap his potential for this season since his workload is likely to be closely monitored, even if he's able to be available all year. Read Past Outlooks
Elects free agency
Sanchez elected free agency Monday, Isaac Azout of FishOnFirst.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Marlins outrighted him to Triple-A Jacksonville, but Sanchez has declined that assignment and will hit the free-agent market. Sanchez returned to the majors in 2024 for the first time since years of shoulder trouble, but he posted a 6.06 ERA and ended the season back on the injured list with more shoulder issues. It's not clear what his current health status is.
The Marlins outrighted him to Triple-A Jacksonville, but Sanchez has declined that assignment and will hit the free-agent market. Sanchez returned to the majors in 2024 for the first time since years of shoulder trouble, but he posted a 6.06 ERA and ended the season back on the injured list with more shoulder issues. It's not clear what his current health status is.
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Pitching Appearances Breakdown
Average Pitch Count
44
Last 10 Games
54
Last 5 Games
72
How many pitches does Sixto Sanchez generally throw?
1-10
11-20
21-30
31-40
41-50
51-60
61-70
71-80
81-90
91-100
101-110
111-120
121+
What part of the game does Sixto Sanchez generally pitch?
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
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% Games Reaching Innings Threshold
% Games By Number of Innings Pitched
Left/Right Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-11%
BAA vs LHP
2024
-11%
BAA vs LHP
BAA | K | BB | H | HR | ||||
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Since 2022vs Left | .284 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 2 | |||
Since 2022vs Right | .320 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 1 | |||
2024vs Left | .284 | 6 | 11 | 19 | 2 | |||
2024vs Right | .320 | 11 | 3 | 24 | 1 | |||
2023vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2023vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2022vs Left | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
2022vs Right | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |||
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Home/Away Pitching Splits
Since 2022
-23%
ERA on Road
2024
-23%
ERA on Road
ERA | WHIP | IP | K/9 | BB/9 | |||||
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Since 2022Home | 6.88 | 1.47 | 17.0 | 4.2 | 2.6 | ||||
Since 2022Away | 5.30 | 1.71 | 18.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | ||||
2024Home | 6.88 | 1.47 | 17.0 | 4.2 | 2.6 | ||||
2024Away | 5.30 | 1.71 | 18.2 | 4.3 | 4.3 | ||||
2023Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2023Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Home | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
2022Away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||||
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Stat Review
How does Sixto Sanchez compare to other starting pitchers?
This section compares his stats with all starting pitcher seasons from the previous three seasons (minimum 120 innings)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
* Exit Velocity, Barrels/BBE %, Balls Hit 95+ MPH %, and Spin Rate are benchmarked against 2019 data (min 120 IP). See here for more exit velocity/barrels stats plus an explanation of current limitations with that data set.
K/BB
1.21K/9
4.3BB/9
3.5HR/9
0.8Fastball
93.6 mphERA
6.06WHIP
1.60BABIP
.324GB/FB
1.65Left On Base
53.0%Exit Velocity
81.5 mphBarrels/BBE
3.3%Spin Rate
2085 rpmBalls Hit 95+ MPH
25.5%Swinging Strike
5.6%Prospect Rankings History
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Sanchez's last professional pitch was thrown Oct. 8, 2020. When he'll throw his next one is anyone's guess. Injury concerns have long been part of Sanchez's profile, but the extent to which he's been slammed by ailments over the last two seasons is rare. Shoulder issues began prior to the 2021 season and eventually led to surgery in July of that year. Initial reports once he arrived at camp last year held that he could return around midseason, but while he was able to begin throwing bullpen sessions in late July, he was shut down again in mid-August due to renewed discomfort. A cortisone shot didn't do the trick, and he eventually underwent another surgery in early October. In theory, he'll be ready to go by spring training, but expecting things to suddenly go as planned following years of setbacks seems like wishful thinking. That makes him harder to like as a lottery ticket despite his youth and talent.
More Fantasy News
Beginning rehab assignment Saturday
Sanchez (shoulder) will throw one inning or 25 pitches with Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday, Daniel Alvarez-Montes of ElExtraBase.com reports.
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Facing hitters again
Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch live batting practice session last Friday, MLB.com reports.
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Tosses 15-pitch bullpen
Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Friday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Building up through side sessions
The Marlins announced Monday that Sanchez (shoulder) continues to increase the intensity of his throwing during bullpen sessions, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Tosses another bullpen
Sanchez (shoulder) threw a 26-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
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Playing catch Saturday
Sanchez will play catch off the mound Saturday, reports Christina De Nicola of MLB.com.
ANALYSIS
While Sanchez is not expected to pitch for the Marlins this year, he is progressing with his throwing program as he recovers from shoulder surgery. The righty has not appeared in a game at any level since making seven starts for Miami in 2020. It's possible he could make some appearances in the minors before the season ends but a return to the Marlins will likely not come until 2023.
While Sanchez is not expected to pitch for the Marlins this year, he is progressing with his throwing program as he recovers from shoulder surgery. The righty has not appeared in a game at any level since making seven starts for Miami in 2020. It's possible he could make some appearances in the minors before the season ends but a return to the Marlins will likely not come until 2023.