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2026 Transactions: Angels Sign Sandlin, Braves Bring Back Suarez

Aside from Harrison Bader reportedly signing with the Giants, the focus of offseason moves from January 26 was on relievers. Nick Sandlin reportedly agreed to join the Angels organization, while Jose Suarez is back with the Braves.

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Former Blue Jay Nick Sandlin signs minor league deal with Angels

The Los Angeles Angels have signed another former Toronto Blue Jay pitcher. On Monday afternoon, Orange County Register’s Jeff Fletcher reported that the Angels have signed Nick Sandlin to a minor league deal with an invite to Spring Training.

Nick Sandlin News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 26

Angels, Nick Sandlin Agree To Minor League Deal

The Angels and reliever Nick Sandlin are in agreement on a minor league contract with an invitation to major league spring training, reports Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / November 17

Blue Jays Lose Player to Free Agency on Monday

The Toronto Blue Jays fell just one win short of capturing their first World Series title in over three decades, suffering a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with 300 or more doubles in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 17

Blue Jays: Nick Sandlin clears waivers, elects free agency

An intriguing bullpen option is no longer part of the Toronto Blue Jays organization. Right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin cleared waivers and has elected free agency, the Blue Jays announced on Monday.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 16

Blue Jays' Chances of Retaining Reliever Nick Sandlin Slim After Roster Move

The Toronto Blue Jays are spending their offseason wisely, making much-needed decisions and initiating drastic moves, ultimately hoping to place themselves in an even stronger position for their 2026 campaign.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / November 15

Blue Jays outright reliever Nick Sandlin

The Toronto Blue Jays have opened up a roster spot. On Friday, the Blue Jays’ transaction log noted that Nick Sandlin has been outrighted, meaning he’s cleared waivers and is off the Blue Jays’ 40-man roster.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / November 15

2025 Transactions: Sandlin Outrighted, Braves Shuffle 40-Man Roster

The first real week of the 2025-26 MLB offseason was a very quiet one, highlighted by awards announcements. There was some minor movement over the past few days, though.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / August 19

Checking in on the Blue Jays Bullpen at the 3/4 Mark

Over the past week and a bit, I’ve been reviewing the series I started in June, trying to tell the story of each Blue Jay player’s season through one important stat.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Blue Jays looking for bullpen upgrades

The deadline is now just a few days away and the Blue Jays are “turning over every stone” in the relief market, reports Mitch Bannon of The Athletic. It’s not a surprising target for the club.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 16

Injuries plague Blue Jays relievers after long outings in the first half

The Toronto Blue Jays have posted solid bullpen stats (ranked top ten in MLB ERA) this season, despite several injuries. One of which, Nick Sandlin, found himself back on the IL ahead of the All-Star Game after missing significant time earlier in the season as well with a right lat strain.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 9

Blue Jays place Nick Sandlin on 15-day Injured List, recall Justin Bruihl

The Toronto Blue Jays bullpen can’t seem to catch a break. Shortly before the game on Tuesday evening, the Blue Jays announced that they’ve placed right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin on the 15-day Injured List, and have recalled Justin Bruihl. Sandlin was placed on the IL because of elbow inflammation, which is never a great sign.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / June 20

Jays Roster Moves: Lukes, Sandlin Back, Robertson, Bruihl Down

My weekend plans have been drenched in the rain. I was to do the MS Ride, but we are to get a rather biblical amount of rain. They haven’t cancelled the ride, but they will make an announcement this afternoon.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 18

The Blue Jays Bullpen Has Been a Surprising Strength This Year

Entering Wednesday’s action, the Toronto Blue Jays bullpen ranks 11th in baseball in ERA (3.65) and ninth in FIP (3.62). Neither of those numbers are likely to knock anyone’s socks off, but when you take a look at some of the names that have been logging innings this season, what this bullpen has accomplished has become much more impressive.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 26

Blue Jays manager provides injury updates on several players

Manager John Schneider provided some updates on several injured players to reporters (including Sportsnet’s Arden Zwelling) on Monday.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Field Level Media / April 20

Blue Jays put Nick Sandlin on IL, DFA fellow RHP Jacob Barnes

The Toronto Blue Jays placed right-hander Nick Sandlin to the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a right lat strain. Also on Sunday, right-hander Jacob Barnes was designated for assignment, while fellow right-handers Dillon Tate and Paxton Schultz were called up from Triple-A Buffalo.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 20

Blue Jays DFA Jacob Barnes, place Nick Sandlin on the 15-day Injured List, and call up two others

The Toronto Blue Jays made a handful of roster moves on Sunday morning. Unfortunately, Nick Sandlin hit the 15-day Injured List with a right lat strain.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 20

Blue Jays place key reliever on injured list

The Blue Jays announced a handful of roster moves Sunday morning, including the placement of a key reliever on the injured list.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / New Baseball Media / March 27

2024-25 MLB Offseason Recap: Toronto Blue Jays

The Blue Jays finished last in the AL East last season, marking the first time in the decade Toronto failed to finish above .500. With a pivotal 2025 ahead, the Blue Jays were relatively active this winter.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Blue Jays Insider / December 20, 2024

MLB insider takes shot at Toronto Blue Jays front office

The Toronto Blue Jays have made two solid moves this offseason but have yet to announce any other big signings, which is why MLB insider Ken Rosenthal called out the front office.

MLB News / Blue Jays Insider / December 19, 2024

Newly acquired Toronto Blue Jays pitcher speaks to media for first time

Newest Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Nick Sandlin, who was acquired from the Cleveland Guardians, spoke to the media for the first time about the trade. The Blue Jays acquired pitcher Nick Sandlin and Andres Gimenez from the Guardians in exchange for Spencer Horwitz and Nick Mitchell in one of the biggest trades of the offseason.