Brewers and Gary Sánchez Agree to 1-Year, $1.75M Deal with 2027 Option

The veteran Dominican catcher joins Milwaukee on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers and veteran Dominican catcher Gary Sánchez have agreed to a one-year, $1.75 million contract, with a mutual option for the 2027 season, the team announced on Saturday.

Why it matters

Sánchez is a two-time MLB All-Star who brings significant major league experience to the Brewers' roster. The deal provides the team with a proven catcher option as they aim to compete in the NL Central division.

The details

The contract includes a mutual option for the 2027 season, giving both Sánchez and the Brewers flexibility to continue their partnership beyond the initial one-year term. Sánchez, 34, has played 10 seasons in the majors, primarily with the New York Yankees, and has a career .273 batting average with 193 home runs.

  • The deal was announced on Saturday, February 14, 2026.

The players

Gary Sánchez

A veteran Dominican catcher who has played 10 seasons in Major League Baseball, primarily with the New York Yankees.

Milwaukee Brewers

A professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, that plays in the National League Central division.

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The takeaway

This deal provides the Brewers with an experienced catcher to help solidify their roster as they aim to compete in the NL Central. Sánchez's proven track record and the mutual option give both sides flexibility to continue their partnership beyond the initial one-year term.