Tommy Nance

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43+23 innings pitched.

In 2023, Nance suffered a right shoulder strain in February that caused him to begin the regular season on the injured list. He was placed on the 60-day injured list on April 22 amid his recovery. [14] On August 23, Nance was activated from the injured list. [15] He was placed back on the 60–day injured list with an undisclosed injury on September 19, ending his season with having made an appearance for Miami. [16] Following the season on November 6, Nance was removed from the 40–man roster and sent outright to the Triple–A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp. [17] He elected free agency the same day. [18]

San Diego Padres

On December 10, 2023, Nance signed a minor league contract with the San Diego Padres. [19] In 26 appearances for the Triple–A El Paso Chihuahuas in 2024, Nance logged a 4.05 ERA with 35 strikeouts and 2 saves across 33+13 innings pitched.

Toronto Blue Jays

On August 7, 2024, Nance was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for cash considerations. The next day, Toronto selected his contract and added him to their active roster. [20] In 20 appearances for the Blue Jays, he compiled an 0-3 record and 4.09 ERA with 19 strikeouts over 22 innings of work.

Nance was designated for assignment by Toronto on March 27, 2025. [21] He cleared waivers and was sent outright to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on March 30. [22] In 27 appearances for Buffalo, Nance logged an 0-4 record and 4.60 ERA with 42 strikeouts and four saves across 31+13 innings pitched. On July 11, the Blue Jays selected Nance's contract, adding him to their active roster. [23]

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  21. "Blue Jays DFA Zach Pop, Tommy Nance, Nick Robertson". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  22. "Blue Jays Designate Richard Lovelady For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved March 30, 2025.
  23. "Blue Jays Select Tommy Nance". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved July 20, 2025.
Tommy Nance
Toronto Blue Jays – No. 45
Pitcher
Born: (1991-03-19) March 19, 1991 (age 34)
Long Beach, California, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
May 17, 2021, for the Chicago Cubs