Gary Sanchez

Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino said Gary Sanchez will not play again this season.

Fantasy Impact

Sanchez had been working his way back from a right knee sprain. He appeared in 29 games this season for Baltimore.

Gary Sanchez began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Norfolk on Wednesday, going 2-for-3 with a home run.

Fantasy Impact

In his first game since his July 5 right knee sprain, Sanchez has gotten off to a hot start on his rehab assignment. He is expected to continue playing rehab games for about two weeks before being activated.

Gary Sanchez participated in full baseball activities on Friday and will begin a minor league rehab assignment next week.

Fantasy Impact

Sanchez, who was placed on the injured list on July 6 with a right knee sprain, is now participating in full baseball activities. He will likely continue to do so for the rest of the weekend before beginning a rehab assignment. He is expected to be activated in mid-September.

The Orioles transferred C Gary Sanchez to the 60-day injured list.

Fantasy Impact

The move opens a roster spot for Baltimore. Sanchez is expected to be sidelined through the middle of September.

Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez (knee) will not return before mid-September, putting the remainder of his 2025 season in jeopardy.

Fantasy Impact

Sanchez has been sidelined since early July and was originally given an 8-10 week timeline to return. Time will tell whether his 2025 season is over, but he posted a near league-average .715 OPS through 101 trips to the plate with the O's this season.