Manager John Schneider announced Saturday that Nick Sandlin will be part of Toronto’s Opening Day bullpen, per team updates, securing his spot this spring.

Fantasy Impact

Sandlin’s 2 runs with an 8:3 K:BB over 5 spring innings lock him into the Blue Jays’ bullpen Saturday, likely in middle relief with upside for more, following a 3.27 ERA across 195.1 career innings. The 27-year-old’s strikeouts pop. Fantasy managers in deep leagues or hold formats should roster him, banking on his swing-and-miss stuff for value in Toronto’s 2025 pen.

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.