The Blue Jays released reliever Nick Sandlin, ending his stint due to injury and poor performance, ahead of the Rule 5 draft.

The Toronto Blue Jays have outrighted right-handed reliever Nick Sandlin to Triple-A Buffalo, ending his tenure with the team and clearing a spot ahead of the Rule 5 draft deadline. Sandlin, acquired in the trade for Andrés Giménez, struggled with injuries and declining velocity in 2025, posting a 4.50 ERA in 16.1 innings. The move, which avoids a projected $2 million arbitration salary, reduces Toronto’s roster to 37 players and signals the team’s shift toward younger bullpen options. Sandlin will likely elect free agency.