The Toronto Blue Jays trade right-handed reliever Tommy Nance to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for A+ catcher Ryan Sprock. Multiple reports describe the move as occurring shortly before the Blue Jays’ scheduled game against the San Diego Padres, with Toronto sending Nance to Minnesota ahead of that matchup.
Nance has been with the Blue Jays for two seasons after being acquired from the San Diego Padres in the middle of the 2024 season. In 2024, he pitches in relief and provides bullpen innings down the stretch despite Toronto’s overall record. The trade package centers on Nance as the major piece moving to Minnesota, while Sprock is the prospect Toronto receives.
Sprock is characterized as an A+ level catcher/prospect in the reports. The agreement is presented as a straight swap between Nance and Sprock, with the timing highlighted by at least one outlet that notes the trade happens hours before the Padres game. Neither side’s longer-term strategy is detailed beyond the players involved and the immediate trade exchange.
