Brewers, Veteran Catcher Gary Sánchez Agree to 1-Year Deal

The contract includes a mutual option for the 2027 season.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a $1.75 million, one-year deal with veteran catcher Gary Sánchez. The contract also includes a mutual option for the 2027 season. Sánchez, a two-time All-Star, played for the Brewers in 2024 and has also spent time with the Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, and San Diego Padres over his 8-year MLB career.

Why it matters

The Brewers are looking to bolster their catching depth and veteran leadership behind their two-time All-Star catcher William Contreras. Sánchez provides experienced depth and a power bat off the bench, which could be crucial for the Brewers as they aim to return to the playoffs in 2026.

The details

Sánchez, 33, batted .220 with 11 home runs and 37 RBIs in 89 games for the Brewers in 2024 while serving as a backup to Contreras and getting playing time at designated hitter. Last season with the Orioles, Sánchez hit .231 with 5 home runs and 24 RBIs in 29 games. Over his 8-year MLB career, Sánchez has a .224 batting average with 189 home runs and 509 RBIs.

  • The Brewers and Sánchez finalized the deal on February 14, 2026.
  • Sánchez played for the Brewers in the 2024 season.

The players

Gary Sánchez

A 33-year-old veteran catcher who has made two All-Star teams and has played for several MLB teams over his 8-year career, including the New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Baltimore Orioles, and Milwaukee Brewers.

William Contreras

The Brewers' two-time All-Star catcher who Sánchez will back up and share playing time with at designated hitter.

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What’s next

The Brewers will look to integrate Sánchez into their lineup and provide him with playing time behind Contreras as they aim to return to the playoffs in 2026.

The takeaway

The Brewers' signing of veteran catcher Gary Sánchez provides them with experienced depth and a power bat off the bench, which could be crucial as they look to build a playoff contender in 2026.