Jesús Sánchez of the Miami Marlins is set to be sidelined for approximately four weeks due to a left oblique strain he sustained during a spring training game against the Houston Astros. The injury comes after a season where the 27-year-old outfielder posted a .252 batting average with 18 home runs and 64 RBIs. Marlins manager Clayton McCullough expressed the impact of Sánchez's absence, noting that the team was counting on him, but emphasized a "next man up" mentality, opening opportunities for others to step into the lineup.

Sánchez, who debuted with the Marlins in 2020, has a career average of .240 with 59 home runs and 190 RBIs. The Marlins will begin their season against the Pittsburgh Pirates on March 27, with the Pirates announcing their ace, Paul Skenes, as the starting pitcher for that game.