Surgery for Yanks Sanchez

Gary Sanchez will have surgery on his left shoulder this week, but the Yankees catcher is expected to be ready by Opening Day.

New York general manager Brian Cashman said yesterday at the GM meetings in Carlsbad, Calif., that Sanchez would be operated on by Dr. Christopher Ahmad. The procedure is to remove loose debris from Sanchez’ nonthrowing shoulder. The recovery is expected to be about three months.

BASEBALL

Sanchez was an All-Star two seasons ago but had a disappointing 2018, batting .186 with 18 homers and 53 RBIs. He was limited by a groin injury for much of the season.

In other Yankees news, Sanchez’ batterymate, CC

Sabathia, says 2019 will be his final season in the major leagues.

“This will be it,” the 38year-old left-hander said in a video posted on Twitter after the Yankees finalized his $8 million, oneyear contract.

Sabathia and New York had reached the agreement Tuesday, subject to a successful physical.

A six-time All-Star and the 2007 AL Cy Young Award winner, Sabathia went 9-7 with a 3.65 ERA in 29 starts this year.

Swanson OK

Atlanta Braves shortstop

Dansby Swanson is expected to be ready for spring training following surgery on his left wrist.

The Braves said Swanson had a procedure on Monday to remove a “loose body” in the wrist.

The 24-year-old Swanson hit .238 with 14 home runs and 59 RBI in 136 games last season. He was left off the National League Division Series roster against the Los Angeles Dodgers after tearing a ligament in his left hand late in the season. His hand and wrist were examined at the time.