"The 29-year-old reliever was actually one of the key return pieces for the Blue Jays along with Andrés Giménez in their surprise trade with the Cleveland Guardians last offseason. Sandlin was expected to play a prominent role in the Blue Jays relief corps in 2025 after posting a career ERA of 3.27, WHIP of 1.15 along with 223 strikeouts in 195.1 career innings prior to joining the club."
"He certainly came as advertised, as the right-hander posted a 2.20 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, with 16 strikeouts in 16.1 innings pitched over 19 relief appearances with Toronto. However, injury woes that included a lat strain early in the year and right elbow inflammation later in the summer ultimately ended his season. But even with the strong numbers posted, Toronto outrighted Sandlin to Triple-A Buffalo in early November, where he eventually cleared waivers and elected free agency to end his tenure with the organization."
The Los Angeles Angels added reliever Nick Sandlin on a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training to provide bullpen depth. The Angels previously signed ex-Blue Jays such as Yusei Kikuchi, Alek Manoah, and Jordan Romano. Sandlin, 29, was acquired by Toronto in a trade that included Andrés Giménez and entered 2025 with a career 3.27 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 223 strikeouts in 195.1 innings. He posted a 2.20 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with 16 strikeouts in 16.1 innings for Toronto in 2025 before injuries ended his season and led to his outright to Triple-A and free agency.
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