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Sandy Leon | Catcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (24) / 3/13/1989
Ht / Wt:  5'11' / 218
Bats / Throws: Switch / Right
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Nationals optioned C Sandy Leon to Double-A Harrisburg.
Leon is probably fourth right now on the Nats' organizational catching depth chart. He will only see the majors in 2013 if there's an emergency. Mar 14 - 10:15 AM

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Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Triple-A Syracuse.

Leon will serve as catching depth behind Kurt Suzuki and Jesus Flores. He made 10 starts in a brief cameo with the Nationals last month.
Sat, Sep 1, 2012 12:22:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals optioned C Sandy Leon to Triple-A Syracuse.

Leon is the corresponding move for Kurt Suzuki's spot on the active roster. He made 10 starts with the Nationals since being called up last month, and figures to return when rosters expand in September.
Sat, Aug 4, 2012 03:49:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals recalled C Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg.

The 23-year-old will serve as the Nats' backup catcher while Jhonatan Solano recovers from an oblique strain. Leon is batting .313/.367/.427 this season in the minors.
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 10:58:00 AM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals activated C Sandy Leon from the 15-day disabled list; optioned him to Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon has been sidelined since mid-May after suffering a high right ankle sprain just four innings into his major league debut. He'll serve as catching depth in the minors now that he's back to full health.
Wed, Jul 4, 2012 08:46:00 AM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Sandy Leon (ankle) is expected to be available to start catching again next week.

Leon isn't eligible to come off the disabled list until mid-July, and the Nationals have yet to indicate a timetable for his return. Carlos Maldonado will continue to serve as depth behind Jesus Flores.
Source: Dan Kolko on Twitter
Sat, Jun 2, 2012 01:52:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals placed C Sandy Leon on the 15-day disabled list with a high right ankle sprain.

Leon suffered the injury just four innings into his major league debut Monday when he was involved in a collision with Padres' third baseman Chase Headley at home plate. The timetable for his return isn't clear, but he isn't eligible to come off the disabled list until mid-July. Carlos Maldonado has been called up from Triple-A Syracuse to take his place on the active roster.
Tue, May 15, 2012 10:26:00 AM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals manager Davey Johnson said that Sandy Leon suffered a high right ankle sprain and will be placed on the 60-day disabled list.

Rotten luck for Leon, who made his major league debut Monday and injured his ankle after an ugly collision at home plate with Padres' third baseman Chase Headley. The timetable for his return is not clear, but placing him on the 60-day DL means he won't be eligible to return until mid-July. Carlos Maldonado will be called up from Triple-A Syracuse for Tuesday's game.
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Mon, May 14, 2012 11:05:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Sandy Leon was diagnosed with a sprained right ankle.

Leon exited Monday's game after an ugly collision at home plate with Padres' third baseman Chase Headley. It's still very early, but the diagnosis of a sprain is encouraging news, as it initially appeared to be much more serious. Stay tuned for further information on his status.
Source: Mark Zuckerman on Twitter
Mon, May 14, 2012 09:11:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Sandy Leon had to leave Monday's game with a right leg injury after a collision with the Padres' Chase Headley at home plate.

It sounds like the Nationals could potentially lose two catchers for the season in a matter of days, as Leon was unable to put any weight on his leg and had to be carried off the field. We'll update his status when more is known, but the Nats will probably have to look for some catching help outside the organization if the ailment is serious. Leon was making his major league debut Monday.
Source: Adam Kilgore on Twitter
Mon, May 14, 2012 08:23:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Sandy Leon is making his MLB debut Monday.

Leon will start at catcher and bat eighth against the Padres. He was called up from Double-A Harrisburg on Sunday to provide depth in the absence of Wilson Ramos, who suffered a season-ending right knee injury on Saturday night. Jesus Flores is expected to get the bulk of playing time behind the plate going forward.
Related: Jesus Flores
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
Mon, May 14, 2012 03:51:00 PM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

Nationals purchased the contract of C Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg.

Leon was batting .319/.356/.457 so far this year for Harrisburg, but he's known as a defense-first backstop. He'll back up Jesus Flores with Wilson Ramos on the shelf.
Sun, May 13, 2012 11:10:00 AM
Sandy Leon - C - Nationals

William Ladson of MLB.com reports that the Nationals will purchase the contract of Sandy Leon from Double-A Harrisburg to replace Wilson Ramos (knee) on the roster.

Leon isn't on the 40-man roster, but the Nats didn't have another option since Jhonatan Solano, who is on the 40-man, is on the DL at Triple-A Syracuse. The 23-year-old was named the best defensive catcher in the Carolina League during the 2011 season by Baseball America. His bat lags behind, but he is hitting .319/.356/.457 so far this year for Harrisburg. Leon will back up Jesus Flores.
Source: William Ladson on Twitter
Sun, May 13, 2012 09:23:00 AM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Tyler Moore
3Chad Tracy
2B1Danny Espinosa
2Steve Lombardozzi
SS1Ian Desmond
3B1Ryan Zimmerman
LF1Bryce Harper
2Roger Bernadina
3Eury Perez
CF1Denard Span
RF1Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Stephen Strasburg
2Gio Gonzalez
3Jordan Zimmermann
4Dan Haren
5Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Henry Rodriguez
7Christian Garcia
8Zach Duke