Ali Miguel Sánchez (born January 20, 1997) is a Venezuelan professional baseball catcher in the Toronto Blue Jays organization. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the New York Mets, St. Louis Cardinals and Miami Marlins.
Career
New York Mets
On July 2, 2013, Sánchez signed with the New York Mets as an international free agent.
In 2014, Sánchez spent the season with the DSL Mets, hitting .303/.406/.394/.800 with three home runs and 24 runs batted in (RBIs). In 2015, Sánchez split the season between the Gulf Coast Mets and the Kingsport Mets, hitting .272/.330/.306/.636 with 20 RBIs. In 2016, Sánchez spent the season with the Brooklyn Cyclones, hitting .216/.260/.275/.535 with 11 RBIs. In 2017, Sánchez played for the Columbia Fireflies, hitting .231/.288/.264/.552 with one home run and 15 RBIs.
In 2018, Sánchez split the season between Columbia and the St. Lucie Mets, combining to hit .265/.294/.387/.681 with six home runs and 38 RBIs. Following the 2018 season, Sánchez played for the Scottsdale Scorpions of the Arizona Fall League. In 2019, Sánchez split the season between the Binghamton Rumble Ponies and the Syracuse Mets, hitting a combined .261/.326/.322/.648 with one home run and three RBIs. Following the 2019 season, Sánchez was added to the Mets 40–man roster.
On August 10, 2020, Sánchez made his MLB debut for the Mets. On February 10, 2021, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Mets after the team traded for minor league outfielder Khalil Lee.
St. Louis Cardinals
On February 12, 2021, the Mets traded Sánchez to the St. Louis Cardinals in exchange for cash considerations. He was recalled from the Cardinals' alternate training site on April 27, 2021. Sánchez had four at-bats with St. Louis in 2021, going 2-for-4.
Sánchez began the 2022 season with the Triple-A Memphis Redbirds. On June 15, 2022, Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Cardinals.
Detroit Tigers
On June 18, 2022, the Detroit Tigers claimed Sánchez off of waivers from St. Louis and optioned him to the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens. In 44 games for Toledo, he batted .268/.369/.373 with 2 home runs and 21 RBI. On October 14, Sánchez was designated for assignment following the waiver claim of Michael Papierski.
Arizona Diamondbacks
On October 18, 2022, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
On December 2, 2022, Sánchez was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Diamondbacks. He was designated for assignment on December 23. On January 5, 2023, Sánchez was sent outright to the Triple-A Reno Aces. In 67 games for the Triple–A Reno Aces, he batted .311/.375/.492 with career–highs in home runs (11) and RBI (43). Sánchez elected free agency following the season on November 6.
Pittsburgh Pirates (second stint)
On December 1, 2023, Sánchez signed a one-year, major league contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. On March 28, 2024, he was designated for assignment following multiple roster moves. Sánchez cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Indianapolis Indians on March 31. However, he rejected the assignment and subsequently elected free agency.
Chicago Cubs
On April 5, 2024, Sánchez signed a minor league contract with the Chicago Cubs. In 41 games for the Triple–A Iowa Cubs, Sánchez hit .240/.338/.388 with three home runs and 21 RBI.
Miami Marlins
On June 19, 2024, Sánchez was traded to the Miami Marlins in exchange for cash considerations. Two days later, the Marlins selected him to the major league roster. In 31 games for Miami, he hit .167/.211/.190 with four RBI and two stolen bases. Sánchez was designated for assignment by the Marlins on September 3. He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp on September 5. Sánchez elected free agency on October 1.
Toronto Blue Jays
On December 16, 2024, Sánchez signed a minor league contract with the Toronto Blue Jays.