Diamondbacks Claim Jesús Sánchez Off Waivers

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The Arizona Diamondbacks claimed outfielder Jesús Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays after Toronto designated him for assignment. Sánchez hit .260 with eight home runs, 35 RBIs and a .734 OPS in 99 games for Toronto, but his defensive struggles contributed to the move. Arizona had an open 40-man roster spot after designating Lourdes Gurriel Jr. for assignment, but Sánchez is out of minor-league options and must join the active roster. The Diamondbacks are taking a short-term chance on his potential with roughly two weeks left in the regular season, though because he joined after the September 1 deadline, he would be ineligible for Arizona’s postseason roster.

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