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A few hours before Royce Lewis electrified the Target Field crowd with a two-out, two-run, walkoff triple to bring the Twins back to .500, general manager Jeremy Zoll made it clear that the team plans on buying, not selling, prior to Monday's MLB trade deadline.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 12

Blue Jays: Getting to know Ryan Sprock

The Toronto Blue Jays’ catching pipeline is gradually getting better. On Friday, the Blue Jays sent relief pitcher Tommy Nance, along with $250,000 in international signing bonus pool money, to the Minnesota Twins for catching prospect Ryan Sprock.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / July 12

Examining the Blue Jays’ top trade candidates

Entering the All-Star break with a sub .500 record, the Toronto Blue Jays are inching closer and closer to selling. On Friday, they shipped Tommy Nance and some international free agent bonus pool money to the Minnesota Twins for catching prospect Ryan Sprock.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10

Twins acquire RHP Tommy Nance from Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays dealt right-handed reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins on Friday in exchange for catcher/infielder prospect Ryan Sprock and an undisclosed amount of international bonus pool money.

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Athletics News / New Baseball Media / July 10

2026 Transactions: Twins Trade for Nance, Brewers Sign Wilson

While the Twins and Blue Jays are competing for a playoff spot, the two teams made a trade on July 10. Toronto acquired catcher/infield prospect Ryan Sprock in exchange for relief pitcher Tommy Nance.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / July 10

Blue Jays trade Tommy Nance to Minnesota Twins

The Toronto Blue Jays are clearing a crowded roster. On Friday, per ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, the Blue Jays traded right-hander Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor leaguer Ryan Sprock.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance

In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.

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MLB News / St. Louis Cardinals on SI / June 8

Cardinals Should Be on Alert After Blue Jays-Yariel Rodríguez DFA

The St. Louis Cardinals should be keeping a close eye on an intriguing Toronto Blue Jays hurler right now after being designated for assignment on Monday.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 8

Blue Jays Designate Yariel Rodríguez For Assignment

The Blue Jays have designated right-hander Yariel Rodríguez for assignment, as first reported by Francys Romero. Taking his spot in the major league bullpen is Tommy Nance, returning from a three-week stint on the injured list.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / June 8

Report: Blue Jays designate Yariel Rodríguez for assignment, activate Tommy Nance from IL

The bullpen churning continues. Prior to Monday’s series opener versus the Philadelphia Phillies, the Toronto Blue Jays added yet another fresh arm to the bullpen, activating right-hander Tommy Nance from the 15-day injured list.

MLB News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / June 8

Blue Jays Series Opener vs Phillies: Preview, storylines

The Toronto Blue Jays became quite familiar with the Baltimore Orioles as they played seven times over the last 10 days. After suffering a 13-3 loss on Friday, the Blue Jays won the next two games by a score of 6-4.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 21

The Toronto Blue Jays need Yimi García back from the injured list

The injury bug that has bitten the Toronto Blue Jays all season long has turned its attention to the bullpen. Tommy Nance and Joe Mantiply both recently landed on the injured list with forearm discomfort and knee inflammation, respectively.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / May 17

Blue Jays roster news: place Tommy Nance on IL, recall Adam Macko from Triple-A Buffalo

Prior to Sunday’s series finale in Detroit, the Toronto Blue Jays placed reliever Tommy Nance on the 15-day injured list with right forearm discomfort. Nance pitched one inning during Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Tigers, throwing a scoreless frame and striking out Tigers first baseman Spencer Torkelson.

Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 17

Blue Jays Place Tommy Nance On 15-Day IL, Recall Adam Macko

The Blue Jays announced that right-hander Tommy Nance has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right forearm. Left-hander Adam Macko was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding 26-man roster move, and Macko is already on Toronto’s 40-man roster.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / March 22

Blue Jays: Tommy Nance makes the Opening Day roster, Angel Bastardo left off

As the days until Opening Day wind down, so do the available spots on the Toronto Blue Jays roster to kick off the 2026 season. A few of those decisions

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / February 18

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: Tommy Nance

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Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / January 28

Blue Jays 2026 40-man Roster Review: Tommy Nance found success in low-leverage last season

The Toronto Blue Jays will have a decision to make regarding Tommy Nance before the start of the 2026 season. This is Blue Jays Nation’s annual 40-man roster review ahead of the new season.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Athlon Sports / October 6

The Ingredient to Blue Jays' Playoff Dominance is Not Vladimir Guerrero Jr

Highlights: Vladimir Guerrero Jr has been hitting out of his mind in the first two games of the ALDS against the Yankees. The key to the Jays' playoff success to this point is not Vlad but rather the numerous under-the-radar starters who have deepened the lineup.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 1, 2025

'Rally Reds' do it again with walk-off victory vs. Blue Jays

The "Rally Reds" are at it again in Cincinnati. The nickname given to the young and promising Cincinnati Reds last season has stuck around for yet another season.

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Toronto Blue Jays News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 11, 2025

Blue Jays select veteran reliever's contract

The Blue Jays announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Tommy Nance. In a corresponding move, fellow righty Ryan Burr was placed directly onto the 60-day injured list with a right rotator cuff strain, which opened both an active roster and a 40-man roster spot for Nance.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Just Baseball / June 18, 2025

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.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / March 27, 2025

Former Cubs Reliever DFA'd by Blue Jays

At one point during the 2021 MLB season, right-hander Tommy Nance looked like he was soaring towards being a lockdown reliever in the back end of the Chicago Cubs bullpen.

MLB News / San Diego Padres on SI / August 12, 2024

Padres Trade Veteran Pitcher to Toronto Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays selected former San Diego Padres right-hander Tommy Nance to take the place of left-hander Génesis Cabrera who was placed on the paternity list on Thursday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 8, 2024

Blue Jays acquire RHP from Padres

The Blue Jays announced that left-hander Genesis Cabrera has been placed on the paternity list with right-hander Tommy Nance selected to take his place on the active roster.

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San Diego Padres News / San Diego Padres on SI / December 16, 2023

Padres Add Another Pitcher on Minor League Deal

On Friday, the San Diego Padres added another pitcher on a minor league deal. The front office brought in 32-year-old RHP Tommy Nance, according to his Twitter/X page and later confirmed on the MLB transaction log.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 16, 2023

Padres, Tommy Nance Agree To Minor League Deal

The Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with reliever Tommy Nance, as reflected on the MLB.com transaction log. The right-hander had reached minor league free agency after being outrighted by the Marlins at the beginning of the offseason.