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.

Blue Jays trade Nance to Twins for prospect

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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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