NEW YORK -- There are probably less intimidating pitchers that Gary Sanchez could be making his first Major League starts against, but the Yankees' top catching prospect says that he is ready for the challenge.
New York promoted the right-handed-hitting Sanchez, who is rated as the team's No. 3 prospect by MLB Pipeline, on Friday as the Bronx Bombers prepare to face White Sox left-handers Chris Sale and Jose Quintana back to back. Sanchez batted sixth as the designated hitter on Friday, and he is expected to DH again on Saturday.
"I was surprised, but at the same time, I was very happy that I got the call," Sanchez said through an interpreter.