Blue Jays Roster Move Means 5th-Year Reliever Could Be Done in Toronto
Summary
The Toronto Blue Jays made a change to their roster by removing pitcher Nick Sandlin. Sandlin, who has dealt with injuries and had limited playtime, is now likely to become a free agent unless he accepts a minor-league assignment.Key Facts
- Nick Sandlin joined the Toronto Blue Jays from the Cleveland Guardians last offseason.
- Sandlin has a career ERA of 3.19, but injuries limited his play in Toronto to just 16 1/3 innings, with a 2.20 ERA.
- He suffered a right lat strain in April and right elbow inflammation in July, causing him to miss much of the season.
- The Blue Jays removed Sandlin from their 40-man roster to make space for other players.
- Sandlin is eligible for free agency but has not yet decided to pursue it.
- He was arbitration-eligible but would likely have received a salary close to $2 million if retained.
- The Blue Jays might retain Sandlin at a minor-league level if he agrees to it.
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