I don’t know…..my guess is they want to keep the option of pinch hitting/running for Sanchez without losing the DH at some point later in the game..
I’m not necessarily defending it but that is my guess……..I’m not sure he is wearing down……guys go through periods where they aren’t swinging well…..or just run into some good pitching.
I think WC and the staff need to monitor how he is feeling…… it would be a good question for both Murphy and Contreras to address.