Back in action Thursday ...

Gary Sanchez likely won’t unseat Adley Rutschman ... 313 xwOBA, an 8.6% barrel rate and a 24% strikeout rate in the process. While Sanchez has a history of much higher strikeout rates ...

The Orioles have signed former New York Yankees veteran catcher Gary Sanchez to offer some protection for star Adley Rutschman. The beauty of being a switch-hitting catcher can also be a curse.

Cristopher Sanchez comes into this season with some weakness in his strikeout rate and too many hits allowed in 2024. Hidden behind his stats is an improving fastball and an electric changup.