MILWAUKEE (AP) \u2014 The Milwaukee Brewers and veteran catcher Gary S\u00e1nchez have finalized a $1.75 million, one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced Saturday.<\/p>\n
The two sides agreed to a framework for the deal<\/a> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n S\u00e1nchez, 33, played for the Brewers<\/a> in 2024 and batted .220 with a .307 on-base percentage, 11 homers and 37 RBIs in 89 games while backing up two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras and getting some playing time at designated hitter.<\/p>\n S\u00e1nchez, himself a two-time All-Star, spent last year with the Baltimore Orioles and hit .231 with a .297 on-base percentage, five homers and 24 RBIs in 29 games.<\/p>\n S\u00e1nchez has batted .224 with a .309 on-base percentage, 189 homers and 509 RBIs in 859 career regular-season games with the New York Yankees (2015-21), Minnesota Twins (2022), New York Mets (2023), San Diego Padres (2023), Brewers and Orioles.<\/p>\n He was second to Detroit\u2019s Michael Fulmer in the AL rookie of the year voting in 2016. S\u00e1nchez made AL All-Star teams with the Yankees in 2017 and \u201919.<\/p>\n Let’s talk:<\/p>\n Hey there! At TMJ4 News, we’re all about listening to our audience and tackling the stuff that really matters to you. Got a story idea, tip, or just want to chat about this piece? Hit us up using the form below. For more ways to get in touch, head over to tmj4.com\/tips. <\/p>\n It\u2019s about time to watch on your time. Stream local news and weather 24\/7 by searching for \u201cTMJ4\u201d on your device.<\/p>\n Available for download on Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, and more.<\/a><\/p>\n