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

The veteran Dominican catcher will join the Milwaukee Brewers 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 All-Star who has played for the New York Yankees and Minnesota Twins over his 8-year MLB career. His addition to the Brewers' roster provides them with an experienced and power-hitting catcher to complement their pitching staff.

The details

The deal includes a $1.75 million salary for the 2026 season, with a mutual option for 2027 that would pay Sánchez an additional $7 million if exercised by either side. Sánchez, 33, hit .205 with 16 home runs and 61 RBIs in 114 games for the Twins last season.

  • The contract was agreed to on February 14, 2026.

The players

Gary Sánchez

A veteran Dominican catcher who has played 8 seasons in MLB, making the All-Star team twice with the New York Yankees.

Milwaukee Brewers

The professional baseball team based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin that competes in the National League of Major League Baseball.

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What they’re saying

“We're excited to add a player of Gary's caliber to our roster. His power bat and experience behind the plate will be valuable assets as we make a push for the playoffs.”

— David Stearns, Brewers President of Baseball Operations (Brewers press release)

What’s next

The Brewers and Sánchez will now work to finalize the details of the contract, including the 2027 mutual option, before the start of spring training.

The takeaway

This signing represents the Brewers' continued commitment to building a competitive roster, adding an established veteran catcher to complement their strong pitching staff as they aim to return to the postseason in 2026.