Feb 18, 2017; Tampa, FL, USA; New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez talks to catcher Kyle Higashioka (86) during MLB spring training workouts at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Though the New York Yankees retained Gary Sanchez when they tendered him a contract back in December, many fans might be forgetting that the starting job is far from his to claim heading into spring training. Just because 2020 is in the past doesn’t change the fact El Gary was benched for the biggest games of the year when October rolled around.