Overview
- The MLB.com transaction log shows Sandlin cleared waivers after being removed from Toronto’s 40-man roster.
- With more than three years of service time, the right-hander can elect free agency rather than accept a minor-league assignment.
- The timing comes ahead of Rule 5 protection decisions, giving the Blue Jays extra room that a later non-tender would not provide.
- Sandlin’s 2025 season was cut short by a right lat strain followed by right elbow inflammation, limiting him to 16 1/3 innings.
- His fastball and slider velocity fell to career lows as he posted 16 strikeouts and eight walks, and the move functions as an early non-tender given MLBTR’s $2 million arbitration projection.