Nick Sandlin

The Guardians have traded Nick Sandlin to the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

Sandlin is part of a deal that also sent Andres Gimenez to Toronto. The reliever should hold a middle-innings role in the bullpen for Toronto.

The Guardians activated Nick Sandlin from the 15-day IL.

Fantasy Impact

Sandlin was on the injured list for the minimum 15 days due to lower-back inflammation. Eli Morgan was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.

Nick Sandlin (back) is starting a rehab assignment with Triple-A Columbus.

Fantasy Impact

Sandlin has been out of action with lower-back inflammation. He should only require a few rehab outings before being activated from the injured list.

Nick Sandlin will start for the Guardians on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Sandlin will serve as the opener against the Royals, with Logan Allen set to be available out of the bullpen. The 27-year-old has a 2.77 ERA and a 0.77 WHIP so far this season.

Cleveland Guardians right-hander Nick Sandlin threw a scoreless inning in a 7-3 win over the Royals on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Sandlin was credited with the win, despite the fact that he walked the bases loaded in the outing. He managed to escape that jam without allowing a run, thanks to a double play and an infield pop-out. Sandlin now has a 4-2 record, 3.00 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, and nine strikeouts over 15 innings of work.