Right-Hander Nick Sandlin Lands on Injury List

The Toronto Blue Jays have placed right-handed pitcher Nick Sandlin on the 15-day injured list due to a strain in his right posterior muscle. Sandlin has struggled this season with an ERA of 2.25 in 10 games.

“Sandlin exited Saturday’s game against the Seattle Mariners after allowing two runners to reach base without recording an out in the eighth inning.”

Jacob Barnes Designated for Assignment

Right-hander Jacob Barnes, who struggled in Saturday’s extra-inning loss to the Mariners, has been designated for assignment. Barnes allowed five runs (four earned) in the 12th inning, with Rowdy Tellez‘s grand slam doing the most damage.

Dillon Tate and Paxton Schultz Recalled

• Dillon Tate, claimed off waivers from the Baltimore Orioles last September, will return to the Jays’ bullpen. Tate pitched in four games for Toronto last season and signed a minor-league deal during spring training.
• Right-hander Paxton Schultz, 27, will likely make his MLB debut with the Blue Jays. The Orem, Utah native was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019 and has posted a 2.08 ERA in 8.2 innings with the Buffalo Bisons (AAA) this season.

Blue Jays Aim to Redeem Themselves in Sunday’s Series Finale

The Blue Jays will look to bounce back from their extra-inning loss and clinch the series against the Mariners in Sunday’s rubber match.

Did You Know?

Paxton Schultz is the son of former MLB pitcher Scott Schultz, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers and Milwaukee Brewers from 1992 to 2004.

FAQs

• Why was Nick Sandlin placed on the injured list? Sandlin has been diagnosed with a strain in his right posterior muscle.
• What happened to Jacob Barnes in Saturday’s game? Barnes allowed five runs (four earned) including a grand slam to Rowdy Tellez in the 12th inning.

Looking ahead: The Blue Jays and Mariners will conclude their series on Sunday. First pitch is scheduled for 1:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre.