NICK SANDLIN NEWS

Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series

The Cleveland Guardians play the Kansas City Royals, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches fourth win Sandlin (4-0) walked one and struck out two without allowing a hit or a run over two-thirds of an inning to earn the win Tuesday over the Mets.

Impact Starter Xzavion Curry went 4.1 innings, falling short of qualifying for the win. Sandlin stepped up to finish the fifth inning, working his way out of a bases-loaded jam. The right-hander has kept runs off the board in all but three of his 26 appearances, though he has given up multiple runs in each of those three missteps. He's still pitched to a rock-solid 2.35 ERA, 0.78 WHIP and 27:7 K:BB with a save and three holds over 23 innings while filling a fireman role in the Guardians' bullpen.

MAY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians ruin Francisco Lindor's Cleveland homecoming, trip Mets 3-1 for 4th straight win

Ben Lively had another solid start, David Fry drove in two runs and the Guardians won their fourth straight, 3-1 over the New York Mets to ruin Francisco Lindor’s homecoming

MAY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fry and Giménez homer, Allen with 6 scoreless innings, Guardians beat White Sox 7-0

David Fry hit a two-run homer and Andrés Giménez lined a solo shot in Cleveland’s three-run fourth inning, and the Guardians blanked the Chicago White Sox 7-0 on Sunday to end a th...

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

José Ramírez breaks Larry Doby's team record for go-ahead homers as Guardians top Tigers 2-1

José Ramírez hit a solo homer in the sixth inning, breaking Hall of Famer Larry Doby’s franchise record with his 87th career go-ahead blast and lifting the Cleveland Guardians to a...

MAY 7 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Josh Naylor, Ramon Laureano help Guardians outlast Braves 4-2 in 11 innings in meeting of top teams

Josh Naylor and Ramon Laureano had RBIs in the 11th inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Atlanta Braves 4-2 in a game featuring the teams with the two best records in the ma...

APRIL 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven Guardians combine on 2-hitter as Cleveland dumps Twins 3-1

David Fry hit a three-run homer and seven Cleveland pitchers combined on a two-hitter, helping the Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-1

APRIL 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Snags win Saturday Sandlin (1-0) struck out two and hit one batter in a scoreless inning to earn the win Saturday over the Athletics. He did not walk a batter or allow a hit.

Impact Tanner Bibee was inefficient with five walks in a four-inning start. Sandlin took care of the fifth inning and was credited for the win as the Guardians' bullpen pitched five hitless innings. Sandlin has four strikeouts over two innings this season, and he's yet to walk a batter or give up a hit. He's not in the high-leverage mix for 2024, but he had a 3.75 ERA and 1.03 WHIP with 10 holds over 61 appearances in 2023.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ends year in shaky form Sandlin allowed five runs over his last 9.2 innings this season.

Impact Sandlin got shuffled out of the high-leverage mix when the Guardians bolstered their bullpen with waiver claims at the end of August. He picked up 10 holds this year, two of which came in September. The right-hander finished the campaign with a 3.75 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 66:24 K:BB over 60 innings, and he also registered a 5-5 record in 61 appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes another loss Sandlin (5-5) allowed a run on one hit without recording an out to take the loss in Friday's 9-8 defeat at the hands of the Rays.

Impact Sandlin served up a walk-off solo home run to Wander Franco just three pitches into his ninth-inning appearance after the Guardians had rallied to tie the game. With three runs allowed over three innings, two losses and two holds to begin August, it's been a rough stretch for Sandlin. He's now at a 3.65 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 49:16 K:BB through 44.1 innings overall.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Wednesday Sandlin (5-4) allowed a run on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning to take the loss versus the Astros on Wednesday.

Impact Sandlin surrendered a sixth-inning solo shot to Chas McCormick that was the final run of the 3-2 game. It's been a rough patch for Sandlin lately -- he's been scored on in five of his last seven appearances. That's pushed his ERA up to 3.64 with a 0.98 WHIP and 47:16 K:BB through 42 innings overall. He's added five holds, but he's likely to remain in lower-leverage assignments until he can steady his pitching.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Secures fifth win Sandlin (5-3) allowed a run on two hits and struck out one over one inning to pick up the win Wednesday over the Royals.

Impact Sandlin worked the fifth inning after starter Gavin Williams was inefficient over four scoreless frames (87 pitches). While Sandlin has struggled lately, giving up six runs over his last four innings, he's picked up two holds and a win in that span. He's at a 3.63 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 43:14 K:BB through 39.2 innings while continuing to fill a versatile role in the Guardians' bullpen.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wins again Wednesday Sandlin (4-3) didn't allow a baserunner over 1.1 scoreless inning and struck out two to earn the win in Wednesday's 14-1 victory over the Royals.

Impact Starter Logan Allen went just 3.2 innings due to a high pitch count (98), so Sandlin was in line for the win, his second in as many appearances. While he's given up three runs over 9.1 innings in June, Sandlin has been solid as a middle reliever with no clearly defined role in the Guardians' bullpen. He's now at a 3.14 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and 27:10 K:BB with two holds through 28.2 innings this season. The right-hander will likely continue to serve in somewhat of a fireman role, but he's unlikely to see much late-inning work.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nabs third win Sandlin (3-3) allowed a run on one walk and struck out one over two innings without giving up a hit. He earned the win Thursday over the Athletics.

Impact Oakland was able to open the scoring against Sandlin in the fifth inning after an inefficient four frames from starter Logan Allen. The Guardians quickly replied in their half of the frame to gain the lead, and they didn't look back. Sandlin has allowed three runs, eight hits and four walks while striking out seven over eight innings through eight appearances in June. He's at a solid 3.29 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 25:10 K:BB over 27.1 innings overall in a primarily low-leverage role.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt another loss Sandlin (2-3) allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out one in one inning, taking the loss Friday versus the Twins.

Impact Sandlin had trouble in the seventh inning, and it led to him giving up the lone run of the contest on a Jorge Polanco double. This was the first time Sandlin's has given up an earned run since April 30 -- he allowed one unearned run over 9.2 innings across his last nine appearances. While he's hit a minor rough patch by getting scored on in two of his last three outings, he still has a respectable 3.38 ERA, 0.84 WHIP and 20:7 K:BB over 21.1 innings this season. Sandlin has added two holds and a blown save in 21 appearances.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Charged with loss Sandlin (2-2) allowed an unearned run and one walk while striking out one over one inning, taking the extra-inning loss versus the Cardinals on Saturday.

Impact It was a passed ball that allowed Brendan Donovan to scurry home for the decisive run in the 10th inning. Prior to Saturday, Sandlin had pitched 7.2 scoreless innings to begin May. The right-hander has been effective in a low-leverage role with a 3.26 ERA, though his 0.78 WHIP shows that he's been better at limiting baserunners through 19.1 innings this season. He's added a hold and a blown save, but he's unlikely to challenge Emmanuel Clase or Trevor Stephan for late-inning work.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collects second win Sandlin (2-1) struck out one over 1.1 perfect innings to earn the win Thursday over the White Sox.

Impact Sandlin kept the game tied by getting the last out of the sixth inning, and he stayed in for the seventh after the Guardians took the lead. He's pitched 6.1 scoreless innings over five appearances in May, allowing just one hit while striking out six and walking none. The right-hander had a shaky start to the year, but he's now at a reasonable 3.71 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB with one blown save over 17 innings this season. He's likely to remain in a low-leverage role since the Guardians have one of the strongest bullpens in the league.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Handed loss Sunday Sandlin (1-1) allowed two runs on a hit and a walk over two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss Sunday versus the Nationals.

Impact Sandlin also took a blown save, squandering a one-run lead. Lane Thomas generated a run on a sacrifice fly, and Trevor Stephan went on to allow an inherited runner to score the go-ahead run on a Joey Meneses single. Sandlin has given up at least one run in four of his seven outings this season. He has a 4.70 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 7:3 K:BB across 7.2 innings while mainly serving in a low-leverage role.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Friday Sandlin (1-0) allowed a hit and struck out one over 1.1 innings to earn the win versus the Mariners on Friday. He was not charged with a run.

Impact Sandlin came on after Hunter Gaddis ran into some trouble in the fourth inning. Sandlin then gave up an RBI double to Julio Rodriguez, which made it a 5-4 game, before getting things under control. The Guardians held the lead the rest of the way, and Sandlin delivered a clean fifth inning en route to the win in his first outing this season. The right-hander was a solid part of the Guardians' bullpen a year ago, posting a 2.25 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 41:24 K:BB across 44 innings while adding seven holds and a 5-2 record. He should continue to see low-leverage assignments to begin 2023.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for spring training Sandlin (shoulder) has received full medical clearance ahead of spring training, Paul Hoynes of The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Impact Though Sandlin has yet to make his Cactus League debut, his absence from the pitching schedule thus far isn't the result of any setbacks in his recovery from a strained right shoulder, an injury that knocked him out early in the Guardians' 2022 postseason run. Sandlin, who compiled a 2.25 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 41:24 K:BB in 44 innings a season ago, will likely factor into the middle-inning mix for Cleveland once again in 2023.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

New York Yankees host the Cleveland Guardians in ALDS Game 1

The New York Yankees play the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday in Game 1 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians expect rowdy Bronx fans for Yanks playoff matchup

Cleveland's AL Division Series opener on Tuesday night will be its first game at Yankee Stadium since an ugly April series when rowdy fans in the bleachers pelted Guardians outfiel...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guadians add Aaron Civale, Cody Morris to ALDS roster; Nick Sandlin, Kirk McCarty removed Terry Francona discusses what goes into having a pitcher pitch on short rest in the postseason.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Meisel's Musings: Guardians' ALDS pitching scenarios, Nick Sandlin's absence, Yankees ties, more Exploring some of the ALDS starting and relief pitching scenarios for the Guardians, who will start Cal Quantrill in Game 1 on Tuesday.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Who Will Replace Nick Sandlin in Cleveland Guardians Bullpen? Sandlin was a key component in Cleveland’s bullpen this season, but he won’t be available for the rest of the playoffs with a back/shoulder...

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM