MARCH 31 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
TOMMY NANCE
Blue Jays: RHP Tommy Nance passes through waivers unclaimed; outrighted to Buffalo The Toronto Blue Jays are keeping at least one more pitcher around in...
Clears waivers The Blue Jays outrighted Nance to Triple-A Buffalo on Sunday after he cleared waivers.
Impact Nance was cast off the 40-man roster shortly before Opening Day after failing to win a spot in the Blue Jays' season-opening bullpen. He opened the 2024 season in the San Diego organization but didn't see big-league action until after he was acquired by Toronto in August. He proceeded to turn in a 4.09 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB over 22 innings out of the Blue Jays bullpen.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Former Cubs Reliever DFA'd by Blue Jays Former Chicago Cubs reliever Tommy Nance was DFA’d by the Toronto Blue Jays.
MARCH 27 • KANSASCITY.COM
Pushed off 40-man roster The Blue Jays designated Nance for assignment Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nance was unable to secure a spot in the Blue Jays' Opening Day bullpen after logging a 5.06 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 5.1 innings in Grapefruit League play. He'll end up being squeezed off the 40-man roster as the Blue Jays clear a spot in the bullpen for right-hander Jacob Barnes, who had his contract selected from Triple-A Buffalo in a corresponding move.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down to minors The Blue Jays optioned Nance to Triple-A Buffalo on Wednesday, Mike Wilner of the Toronto Star reports.
Impact Nance pitched each of the last two days and three of the last four, so the Blue Jays are replacing him with a fresh bullpen arm. Brett de Geus will absorb Nance's roster spot.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
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SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • MLB.COM
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AUGUST 8, 2024 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Added to roster The Blue Jays selected Nance's contract from Triple-A Buffalo on Thursday, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nance was just acquired from the Padres for cash considerations Wednesday and a day later has been added to the major-league roster. The 33-year-old has been at Triple-A El Paso all season, posting a 4.05 ERA and 35:8 K:BB over 33.1 innings. Nance -- who last appeared in the majors in 2022 -- could be sent back down once Genesis Cabrera returns from paternity leave.
AUGUST 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Moves to minors camp The Padres reassigned Nance to minor-league camp Saturday.
Impact Nance signed with the Padres as a non-roster invitee in the offseason and had been competing for a spot in San Diego's bullpen, but he will end up missing the cut. Nance hasn't pitched in the majors since 2022 and logged a 1.29 ERA in the minors last season while working his way back from a shoulder injury.
MARCH 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Making fourth appearance of spring Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to make his fourth appearance of the Cactus League in Sunday's game against the Mariners, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.
Impact Through three outings, Nance -- who is attending camp as a non-roster invitee -- has struck out a batter while giving up one earned run on two hits and no walks over three innings. Nance finished the 2023 season on the Marlins' 60-day injured list after developing a shoulder issue in September, but he looks like he'll enter the 2024 campaign with a clean bill of health. The right-hander is competing for a spot in the Padres' Opening Day bullpen but is more likely to begin the season at Triple-A El Paso.
MARCH 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Inks MiLB deal with Padres Nance (shoulder) signed a minor-league contract with the Padres on Dec. 10.
Impact Nance elected to become a free agent after being outrighted off the 40-man roster in Miami last month. The 32-year-old right-hander missed the majority of the 2023 season due to shoulder issues, but he should be ready for the start of spring training. He had a 4.33 ERA and 57:21 K:BB in 43.2 innings with the Marlins in 2022.
DECEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled, goes on 60-day IL Nance (undisclosed) was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Jacksonville and placed on the 60-day injured list, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Matt Moore, whom the Marlins claimed off waivers from the Guardians on Tuesday afternoon. There is no exact diagnosis, but Nance has battled shoulder issues throughout the 2023 season and is now officially done for the year.
SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to minors Nance was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
Impact Nance was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday after missing time with a shoulder injury, but he failed to make his 2023 debut. The right-hander was bumped to the minors to make room for George Soriano, who was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Activated from injured list Nance (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance has been out all season with a shoulder injury and dealt with multiple starts and stops along the way during his rehab. He reeled off 7.2 scoreless innings during his recent rehab stint with Triple-A Jacksonville, though, clearing the way for his addition to the Marlins' bullpen.
AUGUST 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts rehab assignment Nance (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Marlins' Florida Complex League affiliate on Wednesday.
Impact Nance allowed a hit and a walk but struck out three over two scoreless innings in his first outing with the FCL Marlins. The righty reliever has been out all season with shoulder issues, having had to be shut down after one appearance in his initial rehab assignment back in May. He'll need to avoid more setbacks this time around and figures to need a handful of outings before being an option for the major-league bullpen.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Completes side session Nance (shoulder) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance has resided on the injured list all season due to a right shoulder strain, though he was able to make a minor-league rehab appearance May 12 before being shut down following a setback. He's beginning to ramp up again and will likely need to complete a few more side sessions before eventually graduating to facing hitters in live batting practice and then restarting a rehab assignment. Nance may face an uphill battle to make it back from the IL before the end of July.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To resume throwing Nance (shoulder) will resume a throwing program this week, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance had to be pulled off a rehab assignment last month because of renewed soreness in his right shoulder, but he's ready to test things out again after a shutdown period. He'll need to re-start a rehab assignment once deemed game-ready, so he figures to be multiple weeks away.
JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still feeling soreness Nance is still feeling soreness in his injured shoulder and has been recalled from his rehab assignment, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance began a rehab assignment 10 days ago, but he has not pitched since and seemingly has not put his injury behind him. He will undergo an evaluation to determine what the next step will be in his recovery.
MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throwing live batting practice Nance (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact If that goes well, a rehab assignment shouldn't be far off. Nance is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible for activation until late May.
MAY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
To throw bullpen Saturday Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
Impact Miami recently transferred Nance from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a February shoulder strain, but he's making steady progress and might be ready for activation around the time he's first eligible in late May.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shifts to 60-day IL The Marlins transferred Nance (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jeff Lindgren, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Saturday's doubleheader with the Guardians. Nance has been working his way back from a right shoulder strain since late February and will now have to wait until at least the end of May before he can make his 2023 debut with the Marlins.
APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen session Nance (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance now has several bullpen sessions under his belt and should soon advance to a minor-league rehab assignment. He's missed the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season after developing some right shoulder soreness early in spring training.
APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ups pitch count in bullpen session Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance had been limited to throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session last week, so he appears to be taking an incremental step forward as he works his way back from a sore right shoulder. The 32-year-old will likely handle a low-leverage role out of the Miami bullpen once activated from the 15-day injured list.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Throws bullpen session Nance (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance is working his way back from a shoulder issue and has finally progressed to mound work. He shouldn't be too far off from a rehab assignment.
APRIL 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends throwing distance The Marlins announced Monday that Nance (shoulder) has been playing catch from 105 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
Impact Nance will likely need to extend his throwing distance a little more before being deemed ready for mound work, something that could happen within the next week or two if he experiences no further setbacks in his recovery from a right shoulder injury. As a reliever, Nance likely won't be in need of as extended of a buildup program as a starting pitcher, but he still has several checkpoints to clear in his rehab before he'll be a realistic option out of the Miami bullpen.
APRIL 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
