Giants release Gold Glove INF Sanchez

The San Francisco Giants released infielder Yolmer Sanchez from their alternate training site, per his request, multiple outlets reported Friday. Despite winning a Gold Glove, Sanchez was released by the White Sox this past offseason and signed a minor league deal with the Giants in January.

The San Francisco Giants released infielder Yolmer Sanchez from their alternate training site, per his request, multiple outlets reported Friday. Sanchez, who won a Gold Glove at second base for the Chicago White Sox last season, did not play in a major league game with the Giants this season.

The 28-year old played six seasons for the White Sox, batting .244 with 31 home runs and 214 RBIs. He has a career .299 on-base percentage. Despite winning a Gold Glove, Sanchez was released by the White Sox this past offseason and signed a minor league deal with the Giants in January. He requested his release Friday to pursue other options.

--Field Level Media