The savvy addition of Jesus Sanchez has paid off immensely for the Toronto Blue Jays this season.
During the offseason, the Blue Jays were targeting Kyle Tucker, but he ended up signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His decision to sign with the Dodgers has benefited the Blue Jays financially, though.
Both Tucker and Sanchez have similar stats. However, the Blue Jays acquired the Dominican outfielder at a bargain price. Tucker is banking $60 million a year whereas Sánchez is earning $6.8 million.
Both Sanchez and Tucker’s offense have been similarly matched, with Sanchez owning a 114 OPS+ compared to Tucker’s 112 OPS+. But when looking at WAR, Tucker owns a better 0.9 WAR versus Sánchez’s 0.4 WAR.
On the season, Tucker owns a .245 batting average with four home runs and 26 RBI with 36 runs. While Sánchez has posted a .284 batting average, six home runs, 27 RBI and 18 runs.