ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Gary Sanchez started his 17th game behind the plate Monday night since coming back from his second stint on the disabled list with a strained groin. And after committing two more passed balls in the Yankees’ 4-1 win over the Rays, he’s now up to seven during that stretch.
And on the season, despite having caught only 72 games, Sanchez has four more passed balls than anyone else in the majors.
“We were talking in the ninth [inning] and it felt like he did so many good things behind the plate tonight, but there were a few bumps there that we’ve got to continue to work on and clean up,’’ Aaron Boone said.