No, A.J. Preller doesn’t stop working on Memorial Day. He is bringing in Gary Sanchez, according to multiple reports. The San Diego Padres claimed him off waivers after the New York Mets designated him for assignment last Thursday.
The Padres are claiming Gary Sánchez off waivers from the Mets. Sánchez, 30, will join his third organization since April 1. @Miriamluzzzz was on it.
— Dennis Lin (@dennistlin) May 29, 2023
This is a transaction that makes sense for both the team and the player. Sanchez could get a real shot behind the plate, which is something he didn’t get with the Mets, and for the Padres there’s no harm in seeing what the former New York Yankee starting catcher can do, especially when San Diego’s catching situation is not in a good spot.