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Former Baltimore Orioles Catcher Suddenly Becomes a Free Agent

The Baltimore Orioles had a disappointing 2026 season after entering the year with high expectations.Baltimore finished the campaign fourth in the American League East with a 79-82 record. Thus, they underachieved in 2026 and should have a busy offseason because…

By Michael DeRosa · Heavy

Published: Tuesday, 3 November 2026 at 12:04 PM

Key Things to Know

Former Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez has elected free agency.
Sanchez hits the market as a free agent after winning the World Series with the Milwaukee Brewers.
In 86 games for Milwaukee this season, Sanchez hit 12 home runs with 38 RBI.

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Former Baltimore Orioles catcher Gary Sanchez has officially elected free agency, according to the official MLB.com transaction log. The move comes after Sanchez won the World Series with the Milwaukee Brewers, making him available on the open market as an unrestricted free agent.

Sanchez spent the 2026 season with Milwaukee, recording 12 home runs, 38 RBI, and a .209 batting average across 86 games. Prior to that, he played for Baltimore in 2025 on a one-year, $8.5 million deal, appearing in 29 games before departing.

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