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Blue Jays Outright Nick Sandlin, Save $2 Million

11/15/2025

Summary

Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Nick Sandlin to Triple-A Buffalo, removing him from the 40-man roster.
The move is seen as an early non-tender that allows Sandlin to become a free agent.
In 2025, injuries limited Nick Sandlin to 19 games, during which he posted a 2.20 ERA over 16.1 innings.
The move saves about $2 million in payroll.
The Blue Jays plan to protect Ricky Tiedemann and Josh Kasevich before the November 18 deadline.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, Major League Baseball adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by expanding rosters to 30 players, allowing teams to manage injuries and player safety effectively. The Toronto Blue Jays capitalized on this flexibility, saving approximately $2 million by outrighting Nick Sandlin. This shift in roster management reflects ongoing trends in player development and financial strategy within the league, emphasizing the balance between talent protection and fiscal responsibility.

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Story summary

The Toronto Blue Jays outrighted Nick Sandlin to Triple-A Buffalo, removing him from the 40-man roster.
The move is seen as an early non-tender that allows Sandlin to become a free agent.
In 2025, injuries limited Nick Sandlin to 19 games, during which he posted a 2.20 ERA over 16.1 innings.
The move saves about $2 million in payroll.
The Blue Jays plan to protect Ricky Tiedemann and Josh Kasevich before the November 18 deadline.

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