Miami Marlins fans react to pitcher Sixto Sanchez's physical transformation, losing 46 pounds: "This is our wild card" "He looks fantastic!"

Miami Marlins pitcher Sixto Sanchez hasn't had the greatest start to his MLB career. He hasn't thrown in a meaningful game since the 2020 season. Injuries have made it hard for the Dominican flame-thrower to get on the mound.Sanchez had shoulder surgery in July of 2021. Since then, he hasn't been able to recover fully. He reaggravated his shoulder injury, causing him to miss the entire 2022 season. But now with the new season approaching, there's hope that all of that is behind him.Daniel Álvarez-Montes@DanielAlvarezEEHere’s Sixto Sánchez. He says he’s lost about 46 pounds.172467Here’s Sixto Sánchez. He says he’s lost about 46 pounds. https://t.co/zthe9yDMAsSanchez took this offseason to get healthier in more ways than one. He's lost an incredible 46 pounds this winter, and he's looking great. Could this be the year where all the hype on Sanchez finally lands?Miami Marlins fans couldn't be happier seeing this. He went from weighing 260 to 214. It screams that he's more than committed to making a return this season.&quot;This is our wild card. A healthy Sixto Sanchez changes our rotation to a bonafide playoff contender&quot; one fan explained.CT@Ctorres2144@DanielAlvarezEE @MiamiMarlins_UK This is our wild card. A healthy sixto changes our rotation to a bonafide playoff contender36@DanielAlvarezEE @MiamiMarlins_UK This is our wild card. A healthy sixto changes our rotation to a bonafide playoff contender&quot;Looks like more honestly. He looks fantastic!&quot; another fan tweeted.collector@thcollector101@DanielAlvarezEE Looks like more honestly. He looks fantastic!@DanielAlvarezEE Looks like more honestly. He looks fantastic!Ashland@BravesAshland@DanielAlvarezEE Please let us have a healthy Sixto61@DanielAlvarezEE Please let us have a healthy SixtoJC Ruiz Photography@JCRuizPhoto@DanielAlvarezEE Looking good.@DanielAlvarezEE Looking good.Some fans have high expectations for the team this year. They see the team as a playoff contender if Sanchez is able to stay healthy for the year.Gare@GareMedia@DanielAlvarezEE Marlins pitching staff is going to be a problem@DanielAlvarezEE Marlins pitching staff is going to be a problemAlex@A12Cast@DanielAlvarezEE This man can be such a difference maker this season if he can stay healthy@DanielAlvarezEE This man can be such a difference maker this season if he can stay healthyGeorge Marenco@geemarenco@DanielAlvarezEE Not sure why so many people put him down throughout his injury when we weren’t sure what was going on, he showed great promise in 2020, now he’s getting back into shape and now everyone is excited again. They hate one day and next day they love you@DanielAlvarezEE Not sure why so many people put him down throughout his injury when we weren’t sure what was going on, he showed great promise in 2020, now he’s getting back into shape and now everyone is excited again. They hate one day and next day they love youJohnny Karate@Gareffaaaaa1123@DanielAlvarezEE If he is healthy, the East is in trouble, best rotation in the division1@DanielAlvarezEE If he is healthy, the East is in trouble, best rotation in the divisionThe Marlins have a pretty solid pitching rotation. Reigning National League Cy Young Award winner Sandy Alcantara headlines it. The rotation was then followed up by Johnny Cueto, Trevor Rogers, Jesus Luzardo, Edward Cabrera, and Sixto Sanchez.The Miami Marlins may shock a few around the league this yearColorado Rockies v Miami MarlinsMiami has had a busy offseason this year. They shocked much of the baseball world when they sent pitcher Pablo Lopez to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Luis Arraez. Since Arraez is primarily a second baseman, we'll see Jazz Chisholm shift over to the outfield.Arraez was last season's American League batting champion. He hit .316/.375/.420 last year, earning his first trip to the All-Star game and a Silver Slugger award.The team also added Jean Segura to man third base. Last season with the Philadelphia Phillies, he hit 277/.336/.387 in 98 games played. He had to miss some time with a broken ring finger.The team has been plagued by injuries. If they can stay healthy, they have a pretty solid roster on paper. The Miami Marlins could come out as one of the most surprising teams this season.

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