"However, his encounter with blister issues on his pitching hand ultimately derailed a once-promising MLB career as his effectiveness progressively waned in the subsequent seasons. From 2017 onwards, Sanchez amassed a dismal 5.29 ERA, 1.58 WHIP, giving up 216 earned runs on 403 hits in 367.2 innings pitched over 79 games played. That included stops with the Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants, Washington Nationals and Minnesota Twins."
"Having not seen any major league action since 2022, Sanchez had been working hard the past few seasons with hopes for a comeback by earning another chance at the big leagues. That journey also included a minor league stint back in the Blue Jays organization in 2024. But that didn't end up panning out to anything as he compiled a 7.92 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 14 starts with Triple-A Buffalo before he was ultimately released."
Aaron Sanchez signed a minor league deal with the Kansas City Royals and received an invite to Spring Training. Sanchez was a key contributor to two Blue Jays postseason runs, serving as a shutdown reliever in 2015 and a dominant No. 1 starter in 2016. He posted a 15-2 record with a 3.00 ERA and 1.17 WHIP in 2016. Blister issues on his pitching hand derailed his effectiveness, and from 2017 onward he produced a 5.29 ERA and 1.58 WHIP across multiple teams. He last appeared in the majors in 2022, had a rough Triple-A stint in 2024, then posted a strong showing in the Dominican Winter League, prompting a new opportunity with the Royals.
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