Sammons split 2018 between Cedar Rapids,the High–A Fort Myers Miracle,and Double–A Chattanooga Lookouts,accumulating a 6–8 record and 3.91 ERA with 101 strikeouts over 22 games (21 starts).[5] He spent 2019 with Fort Myers and the Double–A Pensacola Blue Wahoos,registering a 9–6 record and 3.18 ERA with 131 strikeouts across 25 games (24 starts).[6] Sammons did not play in a game in 2020 due to the cancellation of the minor league season because of the COVID-19 pandemic.[7]
Sammons returned to action in 2021 with the Double–A Wichita Wind Surge and Triple–A St. Paul Saints. In 27 games (21 starts) for the two affiliates,he posted a 4–7 record and 6.52 ERA with 100 strikeouts across 107+2⁄3 innings pitched.[8] Sammons returned to Wichita in 2022, struggling to a 3–6 record and 5.76 ERA with 59 strikeouts in 37 appearances. He was released by the Twins organization on September 5, 2022.[9]
Gastonia Honey Hunters
On January 18, 2023, Sammons signed a minor league contract with the Houston Astros.[10] He was released prior to the start of the season on March 26.[11]
On June 4, 2023, Sammons signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[12] He spent the season with the Double–A Erie SeaWolves and the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, pitching to a combined 3–4 with a 4.83 earned run average between the two levels in 59+2⁄3 innings across 15 games (13 starts).
Sammons began the 2024 season with Triple–A Toledo. On July 29, 2024, Sammons was selected to the 40-man roster and promoted to the major leagues for the first time, and he made his debut that day.[13] Sammons pitched 7+1⁄3 innings in his debut, the most for a Tigers pitcher in his debut since Andy van Hekken's complete game shutout.[14] In 6 appearances during his rookie campaign, he logged a 3.62 ERA with 18 strikeouts across 27+1⁄3 innings pitched. On November 4, Sammons was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to Toledo.[15] He elected free agency the same day.[16]
Chiba Lotte Marines
On December 13, 2024, Sammons signed with the Chiba Lotte Marines of Nippon Professional Baseball.[17] Sammons made his debut for the Marines on May 7, 2025, pitching two innings and allowing one run.[18] He became a free agent following the season.
Detroit Tigers (second stint)
On January 12, 2026, Sammons signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers.[19]
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