In other news, the Tigers quietly brought back pitcher Nick Sandlin on a minor-league deal and assigned him to Triple-A Toledo. Sandlin, a six-year MLB veteran, had logged 8.2 innings with the Angels earlier this season, allowing 11 earned runs in that span. He had previously been released by the Tigers, but he remains with the organization on a minors pact and will look to contribute at the back end of the bullpen if he progresses through the minors.
Details on Nick Sandlin’s career indicate he has spent parts of six seasons in the majors, with stints across multiple teams. His most recent major-league action prior to rejoining the Tigers came with the Angels, where he appeared in limited relief work this season. The move marks another depth addition for Detroit as they navigate a competitive schedule down the stretch.
Key context:
– The Tigers find themselves behind in the Wild Card race but still have an opportunity to affect outcomes in upcoming interleague play.
– Tarik Skubal’s return to Detroit adds a familiar face to the pitching plan for the Dodgers series opener.
– Nick Sandlin’s signing is a minor-league assignment aimed at bolstering pitching depth and organization flexibility.
For fans following the team, the focus remains on August’s performance and how the rotation, bullpen, and emerging hitters can influence September outcomes. As the Dodgers series approaches, Detroit will look to capitalize on opportunities to play spoiler while continuing to evaluate depth options across the pitching staff.
