Marlins' manager Clayton McCullough announced that Jesús Sánchez will get some reps in center field during spring training, despite projecting as the team's right fielder most days. McCullough emphasized Sánchez's athleticism and previous experience in the position. While he has primarily played corner outfield recently, Sánchez's defensive metrics indicate league-average proficiency. The team anticipates that other players, such as Myers and Hill, will cover the majority of the center field duties, but Sánchez may contribute as well, especially if he demonstrates capability during camp.
"We think he's more than athletic enough, he's done it in the past and he's graded out well as an outfielder. To us, there's no downside to do this in Spring Training."
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