Nick Sandlin - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Former Guardians reliever resurfaces as depth in Tigers' bullpen Former Guardians reliever Nick Sandlin is back in the American League Central on a minor league deal with the Tigers.

MAY 15 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Goes to Tigers on MiLB deal The Tigers signed Sandlin to a minor-league contract Tuesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Sandlin become a free agent last week after struggling in 8.2 innings of relief for the Angels with an 11.42 ERA and 1.62 WHIP. The right-hander entered this season with a career 3.19 ERA and 27.3 percent strikeout rate, so he's a sensible addition in hopes that he can right the ship. Sandlin is likely headed to Triple-A Toledo.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches free agency Sandlin elected to become a free agent Wednesday.

Impact Sandlin passed through waivers after being booted off the Angels' 40-man roster. Rather than accept an outright assignment, he's opted for free agency. The 29-year-old reliever held an 11.42 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 8.2 innings during his brief time with the Halos.

MAY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Formerly successful Guardians reliever DFA'd by Angels after brutal start to 2026 Nick Sandlin has yet to find success since leaving the Guardians.

MAY 5 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Sent down to Triple-A The Angels optioned Sandlin to Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.

Impact Sandlin has appeared in eight games for the Angels since his contract was selected from Triple-A in mid-April, but he has struggled to an 11.42 ERA and 1.62 WHIP across 8.2 innings. He'll head back to Salt Lake to work on his command and control, with southpaw Sam Aldegheri being recalled by the Halos in a corresponding move.

MAY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Mark Vientos hits 2 homers, drives in 4 runs to power Mets to a 5-1 win over Angels

Mark Vientos hit two home runs and right-hander Clay Holmes allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings as the New York Mets beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-1 on Sunday

MAY 3 • Associated Press

Murakami homers again as the White Sox top the Angels for a rain-delayed 8-7 win

Munetaka Murakami hit a three-run homer in a big seventh-inning rally, and the Chicago White Sox held off the slumping Los Angeles Angels for an 8-7 win

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Angels learning brutal Nick Sandlin reality that Guardians already knew Former Guardian Nick Sandlin struggled in his debut with the Angels.

APRIL 13 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Contract selected The Angels selected Sandlin's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.

Impact The right-hander joined the Angels as a non-roster invitee in January, and he opened the season at Triple-A after missing most of spring training while completing his rehab from offseason arthroscopic surgery on his elbow. Sandlin posted a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 16:8 K:BB across 16.1 regular-season innings with Toronto last season and should fill a low-leverage relief role for the Halos.

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Could make spring debut Sunday Sandlin (elbow) is listed among the Angels' available relievers for Sunday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact The Angels haven't confirmed that Sandlin will pitch Sunday, but his inclusion on the lineup card nonetheless indicates that he's fully ramped back up after he was eased along during the first few weeks of spring training while he recovered from an offseason arthroscopic procedure on his right elbow. Since he's attending camp as a non-roster invitee, Sandlin likely won't have sufficient time to stake a claim to a spot in the Angels' Opening Day bullpen, but he could put himself in the mix for an early call-up if he pitches effectively at Triple-A Salt Lake to begin the season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Faces hitters Saturday Sandlin (elbow) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact It's the first time Sandlin has faced live batters this spring, as he continues to work his way back from an arthroscopic elbow procedure he underwent in the fall. It's still unclear how far away he is from making his debut in the Cactus League, but he's likely to grab a spot in the Angels' bullpen once he's fully healthy.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE

Where the Blue Jays bullpen stands heading into the 2026 season Looking back on the 2025 Blue Jays season, it’s hard to believe what they accomplished when examining the bullpen they assembled on Opening...

FEBRUARY 8 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Former Guardians bullpen mainstay signs minor league deal with lowly Angels At one point, Nick Sandlin looked like the future of the Guardians' bullpen. But he had to settle for a minor league deal from the Angels th...

JANUARY 26 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Inks NRI deal with Angels The Angels signed Sandlin (elbow) to a minor-league contract Monday that includes an invitation to spring training, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Sandlin was limited to only 19 appearances in 2025 for the Blue Jays due to elbow trouble, with the last of those outings coming before the All-Star break. It's unclear whether he will have restrictions in spring training, but Sandlin boasts a career 3.19 ERA and 27.3 percent strikeout rate, so he'll have a good shot to make the Opening Day roster, if healthy.

JANUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

On this day a year ago: The Blue Jays acquire Andrés Giménez The Toronto Blue Jays first major transaction of the 2024/25 off-season came on Dec. 10, 2024. Shortly before the 2025 draft lottery, the Bl...

DECEMBER 10, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays 2025 free agent target: Hunter Harvey With the Blue Jays outrighting Nick Sandlin last week, another roster spot has opened for the team to add an arm to the bullpen. If Serantho...

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Blue Jays say reliever Nick Sandlin clears waivers, elects free agency TORONTO - Right-hander Nick Sandlin cleared waivers and has elected free agency, the Toronto Blue Jays said Monday.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

Reaches free agency Sandlin (elbow) elected to become a free agent Monday.

Impact Sandlin cleared waivers after being removed from the Blue Jays' 40-man roster and has opted for free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 28-year-old missed much of the 2025 season with a right elbow injury and it's unclear what his current health status is. With a career 3.19 ERA and 27.3 percent strikeout rate over parts of five major-league seasons, Sandlin will draw plenty of free-agent interest as long as his medicals come back clean.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays outright former Guardians reliever who was included in Andrés Giménez deal The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Nick Sandlin off their 40-man roster this weekend after acquiring him in a trade with the Guardians last of...

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Removed from 40-man Sandlin (elbow) cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Sandlin was effective in the big leagues in 2025, turning in a 2.20 ERA and 1.16 WHIP across 16.1 regular-season innings with the Jays. However, right elbow inflammation sent him to the injured list in early July, and multiple setbacks in his recovery prevented him from returning. The 28-year-old righty will likely elect free agency and could attract significant attention after posting a 3.19 ERA through his first five MLB seasons.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays and Dodgers play in World Series Game 7

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in a decisive Game 7 of the World Series

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays take 3-2 lead into World Series Game 6 against Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in Game 6 of the World Series

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays bring 1-0 lead into World Series Game 2 against Dodgers

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Dodgers play in Game 2 of the World Series, with the Blue Jays ahead 1-0

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays and Dodgers meet to start the World Series

The Toronto Blue Jays square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday in Game 1 of the World Series

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays host the Mariners in decisive ALCS Game 7

The Toronto Blue Jays and the Seattle Mariners take the field in a decisive Game 7 of the ALCS

OCTOBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

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