Not so long ago, Gary Sanchez was the future of the New York Yankees.
Yes, they had uber-slugger Aaron Judge. Sure, they were the Yankees, perennial big spenders with a suddenly enviable supply of young talent marinating in the minors.
But after the 2016 season, Sanchez looked like the most exciting player in pinstripes.
In 53 games that year, the 23-year-old posted a 1.032 OPS and hit 20 home runs. He finished second in American League Rookie of the Year voting behind Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer.
In 2017, Sanchez eschewed a sophomore slump with 33 home runs and an .