Mets Claim Infielder From Red Sox

The New York Mets have run into a bit of injury trouble on the infield, with first Luis Guillorme and now Eduardo Escobar hitting the IL. Needing a little backup depth, they've hit the waiver wire for a replacement.

The Mets claimed infielder Yolmer Sánchez off waivers from the Red Sox and designated catcher Patrick Mazeika for assignment.

— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) August 18, 2022

Mets fans shouldn't be too excited about the move—this won't quite push the team into the role of favorites for the World Series; Sanchez didn't exactly light the world on fire while with the Red Sox.

Yolmer Sánchez has appeared in 14 games for the #RedSox this season. He had a .322 OPS in 44 PA.

However, he can play 2B, 3B and SS and is a good defensive player. Should serve as a bandaid while they wait for Luis Guillorme.#Mets

— Michael Baron (@michaelgbaron) August 18, 2022

Yes, Sanchez had a .322 OPS with Boston — not batting average — OPS. That's on-base PLUS slugging. Many were probably unaware that it was even mathematically possible to have an OPS that low, but somehow Sanchez pulled it off. He was 4-for-44 at the plate, with a .214 on-base and an unheard-of .108 slugging. 

But with his defensive flexibility all around the infield, he will fill a roster spot until Guillorme and/or Escobar are ready to return from the IL. 

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