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Where's Gary?

Veteran Catcher Hasn't Reported to Milwaukee Brewers' Spring Training Yet, Confusion About Status Takes Hold

A confusing situation is unfolding at Milwaukee Brewers camp as veteran catcher Gary Sanchez has yet to report.

Sanchez had agreed to a one-year, $7 million deal but with him not showing up yet, there are questions around the status of that deal.

Per Brewers' reporter Todd Rosiak on "X:"

A few snippets from Maryvale: Gary Sanchez is not here, and there is no expectation right now as to when/if a deal might be done. Brewers aren't commenting, so the guess is negotiations/examinations are ongoing.

Any number of things could be going on here.

1) Sanchez could have failed a physical and the deal could be off.

2) The Brewers could see something in the examination that gives them worry and they want to renegotiate the terms of the deal, similar to what we saw with the Los Angeles Dodgers and James Paxton.

3) Things could be just fine, but the deal may not have been finalized yet for some reason.

https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/veteran-catcher-gary-sanchez-hasnt-reported-yet-to-milwaukee-brewers-spring-training-spurring-confusion-about-contract-status