Brewers, catcher Gary Sánchez finalize $1.75 million, 1-year deal

The contract includes a mutual option for 2027.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

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The Milwaukee Brewers have finalized a $1.75 million, one-year contract with veteran catcher Gary Sánchez. The deal also includes a mutual option for the 2027 season.

Why it matters

Sánchez is a proven MLB catcher who can provide veteran leadership and offensive production for the Brewers as they look to compete in the NL Central division.

The details

The one-year contract is worth $1.75 million, with a mutual option for the 2027 season. Sánchez, a two-time All-Star, will look to bounce back after a down year in 2025 and provide stability behind the plate for the Brewers.

  • The deal was finalized on February 14, 2026.

The players

Gary Sánchez

A veteran catcher who has made two All-Star teams in his MLB career.

Milwaukee Brewers

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

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What’s next

The Brewers and Sánchez will look to get him acclimated with the pitching staff during spring training ahead of the 2026 season.

The takeaway

This signing provides the Brewers with an experienced catcher who can help stabilize the position and contribute both offensively and defensively as the team aims to return to the playoffs.