{"id":697121,"date":"2026-05-12T16:45:42","date_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:45:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/697121\/"},"modified":"2026-05-12T16:45:42","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T16:45:42","slug":"tigers-smartly-sign-veteran-reliever-who-posted-2-20-era-with-blue-jays-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/697121\/","title":{"rendered":"Tigers smartly sign veteran reliever who posted 2.20 ERA with Blue Jays in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tigers smartly sign veteran reliever who posted 2.20 ERA with Blue Jays in 2025<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Detroit Tigers<\/a> have added a notable arm to their bullpen depth.<\/p>\n

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A move like this will help the Tigers navigate the grueling summer schedule. It also doesn’t hurt that the 29-year-old has thrown over 220 Major League innings.<\/p>\n

According to his MLB.com transaction log<\/a>, right-hander Nick Sandlin<\/a> has signed a minor league contract with the Tigers.<\/p>\n

Last week, Sandlin elected free agency after being waived by the Los Angeles Angels<\/a>. He allowed 11 earned runs in 8.2 innings with the AL West club.<\/p>\n

But it was just one season ago that the sidewinder posted a 2.20 ERA in 16.1 innings<\/a> with the Toronto Blue Jays<\/a>. Before that, he was a staple in the Cleveland Guardians<\/a>‘ bullpen from 2021-24.<\/p>\n

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This is a no-risk move for the Tigers. Bullpen depth is key for many reasons, and the Tigers have shown a tendency to have bullpen games in both the regular season and postseason.<\/p>\n

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If signing Sandlin does work out in Detroit’s favor, he is under team control through the 2027 season.<\/p>\n

Sandlin will report to Triple-A Toledo with the Tigers.<\/p>\n

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