The team did not provide a timetable on Sanchez’s return but called it a “slow progression”. JUPITER, Fla. -- Marlins right-hander Sixto Sánchez threw 26 pitches and his fastball velocity sat at 96 mph during batting practice on Thursday morning. Miami Marlins pitcher Sixto Sánchez underwent an MRI today that revealed mild inflammation in the right shoulder, according to Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. The Marlins top minor league prospect Sixto Sanchez gave the organization a glimpse of why the team can expect from the pitcher in the future on Friday night. According to Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald, Sixto Sanchez will be optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site. Miami Marlins Top Prospect Sixto Sánchez Makes Spring Debut The season debut by the highly regarded 22-year-old Dominican was delayed by a visa issue and then a … (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire) It … Judging by how Don Mattingly reacted to the news, it could have been much worse. Get the latest MLB news on Sixto Sánchez. Breaking News The Miami Marlins have yet to begin their first game of the 2021 season, and they already have a potential problem in the rotation. Sixto Sanchez had already been behind to get ready for the season, having been sent to the Marlins’ alternate site in an attempt to build up his pitch count for the coming season.. 20 prospect) and Jerar Encarnacion (Miami's No. Sixto Sánchez’s first pitch for the Miami Marlins in the first spring training game of his career squarely met José Altuve’s bat. It appears the Philadelphia Phillies have "lost" the JT Realmuto-Sixto Sanchez trade, and while it definitely stings a bit, it's ultimately an okay reality. The team said Sixto will be given a few days’ rest before beginning rehabbing via a throwing program. Sixto Sánchez will be sidelined to start the season. 17 prospect) on a back field at You can read up on the Marlins’ Opening Day loss here, but frankly, the most significant news item from Thursday was that top prospect Sixto … Sixto sidelined. However, the Marlins may have reason for concern. Big news, though not completely unexpected. MLB Pipeline's No. Explore MLB player news, rumors, updates, social feeds, analysis and more at FOXSports.com. “I thought the news was pretty good. Get the latest Sixto Sanchez news, photos, rankings, lists and more on Bleacher Report Sanchez was brought along slowly this spring after a false-positive COVID-19, so the good news is that this has nothing to do with an injury. Sixto Sanchez profile page, biographical information, injury history and news 15 overall prospect faced JJ Bleday (MLB Pipeline's No.