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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Nick Sandlin, 29-year-old right-handed reliever, signed a minor league deal with the Detroit Tigers after being waived by the Los Angeles Angels. Sandlin struggled significantly with the Angels in 2026, posting an 11.42 ERA over 8.2 innings with poor command and a career-low 10.2% swinging strike rate. He underwent elbow surgery in the offseason after missing most of 2025 with the Toronto Blue Jays. However, Sandlin has a solid track record from his four seasons with Cleveland (2021-2024), where he posted a 3.27 ERA over nearly 200 innings as a reliable middle reliever. He will report to Triple-A Toledo to work on his mechanics and regain form.
Strengths
- + Solid four-year track record with Cleveland (3.27 ERA, 223 strikeouts in 195.1 innings)
- + Productive 2025 season with Toronto (2.20 ERA over 19 appearances)
- + Plus slider with low arm slot delivery effective against right-handed hitters
- + Experienced reliever with 236 career MLB appearances
- + Low-risk minor league deal allows Tigers to develop without major commitment
Weaknesses
- - Severe 2026 struggles with Angels (11.42 ERA, 11 runs in 8.2 innings)
- - Career-low 10.2% swinging strike rate indicating loss of stuff
- - Declining fastball velocity from 94 mph as rookie to 91-92 mph currently
- - Recent elbow surgery and injury history limiting availability
- - Poor command in 2026 (8 walks and 3 hit batters in limited innings)
- - Missed most of 2025 season due to elbow injury
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
David Sandlin is a sp for the Chicago White Sox.
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