Aníbal Sánchez is no longer planning to pitch this season, reports Jon Heyman of MLB Network (Twitter link). While Sánchez received some major league offers, according to Heyman, none were at his desired level. Specifically, Sánchez was seeking an incentive-laden deal that would’ve increased the contract’s value based on the number of games he started. Apparently, no teams put forth an offer of that kind to his liking.
Sánchez didn’t sign over the winter due to concerns about COVID-19 and accompanying protocols. He conducted a few showcases for teams during the early part of the regular season, but there’d been no word of his plans since late April. It’s now clear he won’t be signing anywhere this year.
There’s no indication Sánchez is contemplating formal retirement at this point, but it’s not out of the question he’s already made his last MLB appearance. Sánchez will be 38 years old by the start of the 2022 season, and it’s difficult to imagine he’ll receive loftier offers next winter after sitting out the year. The veteran righty was a productive member of the Nationals’ 2019 World Series winner, but he’s coming off a difficult 2020 campaign.
Sánchez has appeared in parts of fifteen major league seasons. He’s made 350 appearances (327 starts) and worked to a 4.05 ERA/4.08 SIERA across 1948 1/3 innings. Sánchez’s best season to date came with the Tigers in 2013, when he led the American League in ERA (2.57) and FIP (2.39) en route to a fourth-place finish in AL Cy Young award voting.
damn hopefully he can comeback
Best of luck if we’ve seen the end of Sanchez
So retiring?
Earlier this year I really wanted him back on the Marlins to help ease the load of the young starters. Can’t blame him for waiting for what he wants. He’s made great money, has a no hitter, and a ring (with some great post season performances).
He was so much fun to watch when the Marlins acquired him, as Hanley was the big piece and everyone was upset Beckett was gone. But he pitched some great games here. I’ll always remember being in the crowd of “7,000” people watching his no hitter.
You would think with all the pitching injuries teams have had that someone would have called him. Maybe they did and Anibal wants too much. I suppose if you have pitched as long as Anibal has he can afford to be choosy.
Reticle: MLB Teams not planning on Annibal Sanchez pitching in 2021
*Anibal.
Sort of how like they’re not planning on Pujols’ playing in 2022?
Or like how MLB has decided that Puig’s career is over…
Lol, no, Puig ended his career when he started sexually assaulting women.
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When he pitched for Detroit he was dirty Sanchez
Odd timing right before the trade deadline. Great career if this it for Sanchez!
Disappointed to a tiny extent by nothing posted here by the Thoughts and Prayers and RIP crowd.
Disappointed to a tinier degree that he won’t be hoisting his ol’ Tiger team onto his back and into October 2021 postseason glory. There goes their best shot.
Whether or not he wants to pitch again I hope he finds what he’s looking for. He gave the fans some truly beautiful pitching performances. His 17 strikeout game is one of my favorites.
Guy never made excuses for a poor performance. Always owned up to his pitching. Good guy. One of my favorite ex-Tigers.
He’s done.
Good career. He’ll get another shot if he wants one, but he’ll need to adjust his expectations on his contract. That may be his toughest battle.
Tease.
This guy stinks anyway he should have jumped at any offer.I feel he did not get one offer.He is cooked.
Perfect for the Mutts to sign along with Cole Hamels two more bad shoulder and arm
How is this news? An older, pedestrian pitcher decides not to pitch?