AUGUST 12, 2021 • MLB.COM
NICK SANDLIN #52 - PITCHER - CLEVELAND GUARDIANS
8-0 W-L •
1.27 WHIP •
3.75 ERA
8-0 W-L
1.27 WHIP
3.75 ERA
Lefty Young gets call after Sandlin injury CLEVELAND -- Nick Sandlin released a 94.9 mph heater in the eighth inning on Wednesday and his arm essentially collapsed. It’s a scene that...
Lands on injured list Sandlin was placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained right shoulder Thursday, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Sandlin left Wednesday's game against the Athletics with what was originally called shoulder tightness. As it turns out, the issue is serious enough to sideline him for at least 10 days and potentially much more, as shoulder issues can be particularly worrisome for pitchers. Cleveland has yet to provide a timeline for his return. Alex Young was recalled in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cleveland Indians put RHP Nick Sandlin on 10-day injured list with shoulder strain Sandlin walked off the mound Wednesday after throwing 10 pitches against Oakland.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Bassitt, Athletics to face Morgan, Indians
The Indians will send Eli Morgan to the mound Thursday and the Athletics plan to give Chris Bassitt the startAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Battling shoulder tightness Sandlin was removed from Wednesday's loss to the A's with left shoulder tightness, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Impact Sandlin threw 10 pitches and gave up two hits and three runs without recording an out before leaving with the injury. He was charged with the loss and a blown save. It's unclear if he'll require a stint on the injured list.
AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lowrie hits 3-run homer in 8th, Athletics beat Indians 6-3
Jed Lowrie hit a three-run homer and Elvis Andrus had a solo shot in the eighth inning in the Oakland Athletics’ 6-3 comeback victory over the Cleveland Indians on Wednesday nightAUGUST 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Allows unearned run Sandlin gave up an unearned run on one hit and struck out one in one inning versus Cincinnati on Monday.
Impact The right-hander's scoreless streak came to an end at 6.2 innings, but he can't be blamed for Jose Ramirez's throwing error in the ninth inning. Sandlin continues to mainly work in a low-leverage role, as he has just one win and five holds through 33 appearances. He's posted a solid 2.14 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 48:17 K:BB across 33.2 innings, and the underlying numbers (2.48 FIP, .261 BABIP) suggest those are sustainable ratios for the 24-year-old.
AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Clean inning Tuesday Sandlin struck out one in a perfect inning versus St. Louis on Tuesday.
Impact The right-hander has had some uneven performances, allowing six runs (three earned) across 6.1 innings. Sandlin has been a reliable bullpen arm this year with a 2.54 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 40:17 K:BB, but he's picked up only four holds in 27 appearances. The 24-year-old is unlikely to work his way into a higher-leverage role just yet despite the strong performances.
JULY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reyes' long homer highlights Indians' 3-2 win over A's
Franmil Reyes hit his 15th home run into a luxury suite in center field, and the Cleveland Indians beat the Oakland Athletics 3-2JULY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitching well of late Sandlin has allowed just one run in 12.2 innings since the start of June.
Impact He's had a little good fortune since he's yielded seven hits, nine walks and a hit batter in that stretch of 13 appearances. Sandlin has also racked up 22 strikeouts, a win and two holds. He's been one of Cleveland's most effective relievers with a 1.90 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 35:13 K:BB in 23.2 innings overall, but he's still expected to mainly see low-leverage work in the second half of the season.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
5 Rays pitchers no-hit Indians for doubleheader sweep
Five Tampa Bay pitchers combined for seven hitless innings, and the Rays beat the Indians 4-0 for a doubleheader sweepJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hendricks dominates, Bryant homers as Cubs beat Indians 7-1
Kyle Hendricks dominated over six scoreless innings to win his eighth straight start, Kris Bryant homered and the Chicago Cubs beat the Cleveland Indians 7-1 to avoid a two-game sw...JUNE 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nabs first win Sandlin (1-0) picked up the win in Monday's 4-3 victory over the Orioles, striking out three batters over 1.2 perfect innings of relief.
Impact The rookie right-hander took over from Jean Carlos Mejia with a 3-2 lead to begin the fifth inning, and Sandlin fired 15 of 22 pitches for strikes to earn his first win in the majors. The 24-year-old has been almost untouchable in June, posting a 0.00 ERA and 11:2 K:BB through 5.2 innings while allowing only one hit, so Sandlin is making a strong case for a consistent high-leverage role.
JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles take 5-game skid into matchup with Indians
Baltimore heads into the matchup against Cleveland in a rut, losers of five straightJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians shake off Bieber injury; O's 16th straight road loss
José Ramírez picked up a pair of RBIs made possible by Baltimore blunders in the field and the Cleveland Indians extended the Orioles’ road losing streak to 16 straight games with...JUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Notes: 'pen shines; Ramirez and the fastball Lost in the offensive onslaught and a gem of a performance by Shane Bieber in Tuesday’s series-opening 10-1 win over the Cardinals at Busch...
JUNE 10, 2021 • MLB.COM
Orioles score most runs since 2015, blow out Indians 18-5
Cedric Mullins hit a leadoff homer as part of a three-hit day, and the Baltimore Orioles scored their most runs since 2015 and had a season-high 21 hits in an 18-5 rout of the Clev...JUNE 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses perfect inning Sandlin struck out one in a perfect inning in Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.
Impact The right-hander pitched well in the seventh inning to keep the game tied at 6-6. Sandlin has a 3.27 ERA, 0.73 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB across 11 innings since he was called up on April 30. He's limited opposing batters to a .174 BABIP, and his 2.11 FIP suggests he could continue to find success, which could lead to more high-leverage work. Sandlin has yet to take a decision, and he's only added one hold in nine outings.
JUNE 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out four in relief outing Sandlin struck out four batters over two perfect innings in Monday's 7-4 loss to the Angels.
Impact Sandlin has been effective at limiting baserunners -- he's given up just two hits and two walks in 8.1 innings this season. Despite that, he had allowed three runs over his previous two appearances. The 24-year-old sidewinder owns a 3.24 ERA, 0.48 WHIP, 9:2 K:BB and one hold in six outings overall.
MAY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Journey to the Majors: A mom's perspective Something seemed off. Daisy Sandlin was on a walk with one of her friends when she realized she had a missed call from her son, Nick. “He ne...
MAY 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
Triston McKenzie fights back after walks; Nick Sandlin offering strong first impression: Walk-Off Thoughts Triston McKenzie wasn't happy with his competitiveness in his previous outing. Thursday's win served as a correction to that.
MAY 7, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
Strong start to 2021 Sandlin has pitched 4.1 perfect innings with four strikeouts in three appearances.
Impact Sandlin was called up from Cleveland's alternate training site on April 30. He has yet to allow a baserunner at the major-league level. The 24-year-old right-hander is expected to work mainly in low-leverage roles to begin the season, although he picked up his first hold with a two-inning appearance in Thursday's 4-0 win over Kansas City.
MAY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
