Blue Jays trade Nance to Twins for prospect

TORONTO, ON - JUNE 24: Toronto Blue Jays Relief Pitcher Tommy Nance (45) throws a pitch during the MLB regular season game between the Houston Astros and the Toronto Blue Jays on June 24, 2026, at Rogers Centre in Toronto, ON, Canada.
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The Toronto Blue Jays traded relief pitcher Tommy Nance and international bonus pool money to the Minnesota Twins for prospect Ryan Sprock, the teams announced Friday.

Nance owns a 3.82 ERA and a 1.273 WHIP with 34 strikeouts in 33 innings this season. The right-hander has been extremely effective against right-handed batters, limiting them to a .159/.205/.261 slash line.

The 35-year-old enjoyed a career year in 2025, helping the Blue Jays win the American League East with a 1.99 ERA across 31.2 innings.

Nance is under team control until 2030.

The Blue Jays reinstated right-hander Braydon Fisher from the bereavement list to fill Nance's vacated roster spot.

Sprock, Minnesota's eighth-round selection out of Elon University last summer, has hit .297/.427/.428 with five home runs, 38 RBIs, and 14 stolen bases over 67 minor-league games this season, primarily with Low-A Fort Myers. He played two games with the Twins' High-A affiliate after being promoted Monday.

The 21-year-old is a versatile player, having split time between catcher, third base, and left field during his two-year professional career.

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