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

Field Level Media|published: Sun 20th April, 13:17 2025

Apr 10, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Nick Sandlin (52) pitches against the Boston Red Sox during the tenth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

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.

Sandlin, 28, is 0-2 with a 2.25 ERA in 10 relief appearances this season.

Barnes, 35, surrendered a grand slam to Rowdy Tellez in the 12th inning of Toronto's 8-4 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Saturday. He was 0-1 with a 9.00 ERA in six relief appearances this season.

Tate, 30, is 0-0 with one save and a 1.50 ERA in five relief appearances this season with the Bisons.

Schultz, 27, has yet to record a decision with a 2.08 ERA in four relief appearances this season with Buffalo.

--Field Level Media

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