"Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins spoke to Toronto media following the deal and talked about the potential power that Sánchez could tap into, especially against right-handed pitching. And should Sánchez do just that, the Blue Jays brass will come off looking like geniuses for this move. Especially if Sánchez can beat the current projections for 2026. The 28-year-old Sánchez is expected to hit anywhere between as low as 13 homeruns (projected by Steamer) and as high as 18 home run (projected by ZiPS)."
"The Blue Jays are hoping he can bring closer to the 18 homer pop, especially in the absence of Anthony Santander and Bo Bichette. Last year, Bichette (who left in free agency for the Mets) hit 18 home runs, finishing fifth on the team. Santander missed most of last season, hitting six home runs in 54 games and will once again miss up to six months to recover from shoulder surgery."
Toronto traded outfielder Joey Loperfido to the Houston Astros to acquire 28-year-old outfielder Jesús Sánchez. General Manager Ross Atkins emphasized Sánchez’s potential power, particularly versus right-handed pitching, as a key reason for the move. Projection systems place Sánchez between 13 home runs (Steamer) and 18 (ZiPS) for 2026, matching his historical seasonal lows and highs since debuting in 2020. Sánchez has averaged 14.6 home runs per season since 2021 and owns 73 career big-league flys. The Blue Jays seek added power after Anthony Santander’s shoulder surgery and Bo Bichette’s departure; Sánchez hit 14 homers last season, 13 versus right-handed pitchers.
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