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Yankees news/rumors: Gary Sanchez a backup catcher, who’s going to be the starter?

When looking at New York Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez objectively, you see a player who has degraded over the past three seasons. Since his phenomenal 2017 campaign, Sanchez has taken gradual steps downward, and that is clear based on general manager Brian Cashman’s postseason comments.

The Yankees were set to reevaluate the catcher position, based on Sanchez’s .147 batting average and 36% strikeout rate this past campaign, and his defense didn’t fare much better. In fact, he was quickly replaced by Kyle Higashioka during the post-season and even became Gerrit Cole’s personal catcher. That says a lot about Sanchez’s deficiencies and if the Yankees can truly rely on him moving forward.