"With recent injuries and the departure of Bo Bichette , the team now has to adjust and get creative with its day-to-day lineup, playing into the individual strengths of its players, something Sanchez should benefit from. Over in 2025, Sanchez hit .237 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs. With this, he brings a particular skill set: left-handed power against right-handed pitching."
"At a glance, Sánchez's numbers aren't eye-popping, but his underlying metrics tell a bigger story. His average exit velocity in 2024 was 92.5mph, ranking 17th in MLB, and in 2024 it was 91.3 mph, 47th in the league. Alongside his exit velocity, his bat speed has consistently remained above the 90th percentile, paired with an .800 OPS against righties since 2023."
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Jesús Sánchez from the Houston Astros, adding left-handed power to replace injured Anthony Santander. The move increases outfield options amid recent injuries and Bo Bichette's departure, forcing lineup adjustments and matchup-based usage. Sánchez hit .237 with 14 home runs and 48 RBIs in 2025 and has 73 career homers, 64 against right-handed pitchers. His exit velocity ranked among the league leaders and his bat speed sits above the 90th percentile, combined with an .800 OPS versus righties since 2023. Defensive arm strength in right field and spring work with hitting coach David Popkins boost his role.
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