Wrist fracture shuts down Gary Sanchez’s bid to revive his career

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Former Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez, who outperformed predictions with the San Diego Padres, will conclude his season prematurely. The catcher suffered a fractured right wrist during Wednesday’s day game against the Philadelphia Phillies when he was struck by a 98 mph fastball delivered by Phillies reliever Jeff Hoffman.

The Padres acquired Gary Sanchez through waivers from the Mets back in May, and he experienced a resurgence in San Diego. His batting average, currently at .217, is the highest it has been since his 2019 All-Star season with the Yankees when he hit .232. During his time with the Padres, Gary S