Brian Sanches has announced his retirement from baseball. Sanches, now 35, hasn't pitched in the majors since 2012 and spent last season with the Royals' Triple-A affiliate. He'll finish his career with a 3.75 ERA over 195 appearances.

Royals signed RHP Brian Sanches to a minor league contract. Sanches made six appearances with the Phillies this season and finished the year with the Astros' Triple-A team. He'll likely struggle to win a roster spot during spring training.

Phillies released RHP Brian Sanches. Sanches had a 9.95 ERA in six appearances with the Phillies in May before being outrighted to the minors. His numbers with Triple-A Lehigh Valley were pretty good, so it probably won't take him long to find a new home.

Phillies sent RHP Brian Sanches outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. This marks the second time this year that the Phillies have outrighted Sanches to the minors. The 33-year-old right-hander has allowed seven runs on 12 hits and three walks over 6 1/3 innings innings at the big league level this season.

Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Brian Sanches from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Sanches will take the spot of Joe Savery, who was optioned to the minors on Wednesday night after allowing five runs in 2 2/3 innings against the Pirates. Sanches will serve as a middle reliever for the Phils.

Phillies sent RHP Brian Sanches outright to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Sanches gave up five runs in his four innings with the big club. He'll probably get another shot at some point later this season.

Phillies purchased the contract of RHP Brian Sanches from Triple-A Lehigh Valley. He'll replace the injured David Herndon (elbow) on the active roster. Sanches, 33, had a 3.21 ERA and 12/2 K/BB ratio in 14 innings at the Triple-A level and owns a 3.58 ERA over parts of six seasons in the big leagues. Look for him in middle relief.

Phillies signed RHP Brian Sanches to a minor league contract. The deal includes an invite to spring training. Sanches, 33, posted a 3.94 ERA and 53/36 K/BB ratio over 61 2/3 innings with the Marlins this season. He'll need to show better command to have any chance of cracking the Opening Day roster.

Marlins sent RHP Brian Sanches outright to Triple-A New Orleans. Sanches, 31, posted a decent 3.94 ERA and 53/36 K/BB ratio in 61 2/3 innings this season for the Marlins.

Marlins activated RHP Brian Sanches from the 15-day disabled list. Sanches missed about three weeks with a right elbow strain. He will return to a 3.38 ERA and 1.35 WHIP.