Diamondbacks Designated Jesús Sánchez for Assignment
Arizona cut the outfielder to clear a roster spot after catcher Gabriel Moreno sustained a left hamstring injury.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Baseball
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The Arizona Diamondbacks designated outfielder Jesús Sánchez for assignment following their 11-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday. The move was made to open a roster spot for a backup catcher to replace the injured Gabriel Moreno.
Why it matters
The team needed to address immediate roster depth concerns caused by Gabriel Moreno sustaining a left hamstring injury. Sánchez had struggled during his brief tenure with Arizona, recording only two hits in 15 at-bats with five strikeouts.
Jesús Sánchez posted a 2-for-15 hitting record during his time with Arizona, following a season in Toronto where he recorded eight home runs and 35 RBI over 99 games. Before his 2026 tenure, he accumulated 69 home runs and 226 RBI during his career with the Miami Marlins.
The players
Jesús Sánchez
He is a professional baseball outfielder who began his career with the Miami Marlins in 2020.
Gabriel Moreno
He is a catcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks who recently sustained a left hamstring injury.
Torey Lovullo
He is the manager of the Arizona Diamondbacks who provided the update on the injury status of the team.
Arizona Diamondbacks
They are a professional Major League Baseball team based in Phoenix.
Toronto Blue Jays
They are a professional Major League Baseball team that previously employed Jesús Sánchez during the 2026 season.
The details
Arizona claimed Sánchez off waivers from the Toronto Blue Jays on September 14, 2026, but the outfielder failed to find success at the plate. The team confirmed that Gabriel Moreno is expected to be available as the designated hitter starting tomorrow despite his left hamstring injury.
Timeline
Jesús Sánchez began his MLB career in 2020.
Miami traded Sánchez to Houston on July 31, 2025.
Toronto acquired Sánchez from Houston on February 13, 2026.
Arizona claimed Sánchez off waivers on September 14, 2026.
The Diamondbacks cut Sánchez on September 25, 2026.
Roadmap
The designated for assignment move illustrates the constant churn inherent in professional baseball roster management. Teams must balance immediate injury needs against the long-term potential of utility players acquired through the waiver wire during the final weeks of the season.
The designation of Jesús Sánchez signals that Arizona will prioritize depth behind the plate to cover for the injury to Gabriel Moreno. Fantasy managers should note that Moreno's status as a designated hitter tomorrow may limit his immediate defensive involvement.
The takeaway
Roster fluidity is a critical component of navigating the final weeks of the MLB season, especially when key players face sudden injuries. Organizations often rely on waiver claims to fill gaps, though these acquisitions are frequently short-term solutions based on immediate team needs.
Further reading
For more on roster shifts, visit the Baseball section.
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