Tommy Nance Injury News & Updates
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Outrighted to Triple-A
Nance (shoulder) cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
He's no longer on the Marlins' 40-man roster but will stay in the organization. Nance missed a large chunk of the 2023 campaign with shoulder problems.
Sep 19, 2023
Recalled, goes on 60-day IL
Nance (undisclosed) was recalled Tuesday from Triple-A Jacksonville and placed on the 60-day injured list, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
This move clears out a 40-man roster spot for Matt Moore, whom the Marlins claimed off waivers from the Guardians on Tuesday afternoon. There is no exact diagnosis, but Nance has battled shoulder issues throughout the 2023 season and is now officially done for the year.
Aug 28, 2023
Sent to minors
Nance was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Paige Leckie of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday after missing time with a shoulder injury, but he failed to make his 2023 debut. The right-hander was bumped to the minors to make room for George Soriano, who was reinstated from the paternity list Monday.
Aug 23, 2023
Activated from injured list
Nance (shoulder) was activated from the 60-day injured list Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance has been out all season with a shoulder injury and dealt with multiple starts and stops along the way during his rehab. He reeled off 7.2 scoreless innings during his recent rehab stint with Triple-A Jacksonville, though, clearing the way for his addition to the Marlins' bullpen.
Jul 27, 2023
Starts rehab assignment
Nance (shoulder) began a rehab assignment with the Marlins' Florida Complex League affiliate on Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
Nance allowed a hit and a walk but struck out three over two scoreless innings in his first outing with the FCL Marlins. The righty reliever has been out all season with shoulder issues, having had to be shut down after one appearance in his initial rehab assignment back in May. He'll need to avoid more setbacks this time around and figures to need a handful of outings before being an option for the major-league bullpen.
Jul 15, 2023
Completes side session
Nance (shoulder) threw a 15-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance has resided on the injured list all season due to a right shoulder strain, though he was able to make a minor-league rehab appearance May 12 before being shut down following a setback. He's beginning to ramp up again and will likely need to complete a few more side sessions before eventually graduating to facing hitters in live batting practice and then restarting a rehab assignment. Nance may face an uphill battle to make it back from the IL before the end of July.
Jun 5, 2023
To resume throwing
Nance (shoulder) will resume a throwing program this week, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance had to be pulled off a rehab assignment last month because of renewed soreness in his right shoulder, but he's ready to test things out again after a shutdown period. He'll need to re-start a rehab assignment once deemed game-ready, so he figures to be multiple weeks away.
May 22, 2023
Still feeling soreness
Nance is still feeling soreness in his injured shoulder and has been recalled from his rehab assignment, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance began a rehab assignment 10 days ago, but he has not pitched since and seemingly has not put his injury behind him. He will undergo an evaluation to determine what the next step will be in his recovery.
May 5, 2023
Throwing live batting practice
Nance (shoulder) will throw live batting practice Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
If that goes well, a rehab assignment shouldn't be far off. Nance is on the 60-day injured list and not eligible for activation until late May.
Apr 28, 2023
To throw bullpen Saturday
Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 35-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Miami recently transferred Nance from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list as he continues his recovery from a February shoulder strain, but he's making steady progress and might be ready for activation around the time he's first eligible in late May.
Apr 22, 2023
Shifts to 60-day IL
The Marlins transferred Nance (shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Saturday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
The transaction clears a spot on the 40-man roster for right-hander Jeff Lindgren, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Jacksonville ahead of Saturday's doubleheader with the Guardians. Nance has been working his way back from a right shoulder strain since late February and will now have to wait until at least the end of May before he can make his 2023 debut with the Marlins.
Apr 21, 2023
Throws bullpen session
Nance (shoulder) threw a 30-pitch bullpen session Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance now has several bullpen sessions under his belt and should soon advance to a minor-league rehab assignment. He's missed the first three weeks of the 2023 regular season after developing some right shoulder soreness early in spring training.
Apr 10, 2023
Ups pitch count in bullpen session
Nance (shoulder) is scheduled to throw a 30-pitch bullpen session Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance had been limited to throwing a 20-pitch bullpen session last week, so he appears to be taking an incremental step forward as he works his way back from a sore right shoulder. The 32-year-old will likely handle a low-leverage role out of the Miami bullpen once activated from the 15-day injured list.
Apr 7, 2023
Throws bullpen session
Nance (shoulder) threw a 20-pitch bullpen session Wednesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance is working his way back from a shoulder issue and has finally progressed to mound work. He shouldn't be too far off from a rehab assignment.
Apr 3, 2023
Extends throwing distance
The Marlins announced Monday that Nance (shoulder) has been playing catch from 105 feet, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance will likely need to extend his throwing distance a little more before being deemed ready for mound work, something that could happen within the next week or two if he experiences no further setbacks in his recovery from a right shoulder injury. As a reliever, Nance likely won't be in need of as extended of a buildup program as a starting pitcher, but he still has several checkpoints to clear in his rehab before he'll be a realistic option out of the Miami bullpen.
Mar 30, 2023
Placed on 15-day IL
Nance (shoulder) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
ANALYSIS
Nance struggled with right shoulder soreness all spring and there is currently no timetable for his 2023 debut. He hung back at the Marlins' spring training complex in Florida when camp broke.
Mar 26, 2023
Will remain in spring camp
Nance (shoulder) will remain in Jupiter after the Marlins break spring camp, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance is battling soreness in his right shoulder, and he has yet to make an appearance in the Grapefruit League. At this point, it seems likely that the 32-year-old will need to miss the start season of the season and will require a rehab assignment before joining the Miami bullpen.
Feb 28, 2023
Being evaluated for shoulder issue
Nance is being evaluated for slight right shoulder discomfort, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
More should be known about Nance's status in a couple of days. He is currently projected for a middle relief role this season in Miami after posting a 4.33 ERA and 57:21 K:BB over 43.2 innings in 2022.
Sep 30, 2022
Records win during return
Nance (1-3) earned the win in Thursday's 4-2 victory over the Brewers. He did not allow a run on one hit while striking out one over one inning.
ANALYSIS
Nance allowed only a double from Tyrone Taylor in his return from the 15-day injured list (groin). The righty has been awesome during his last 12 outings, recording a 2.13 ERA over 12.2 innings. In addition, the 31-year-old has only allowed one baserunner over 2.2 innings during his last three appearances.
Sep 29, 2022
Activated Thursday
Nance (groin) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance made a rehab appearance at Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday and struck out one in a perfect inning. The right-hander will rejoin the Marlins after a minimal IL stint and will be available out of the major-league bullpen for the final week of the regular season.
Sep 26, 2022
Beginning rehab assignment
Nance (groin) will begin a rehab assignment at Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance is eligible to return from the injured list late this week, and the start of his rehab assignment signals that he'll likely be in the mix to rejoin the Marlins' bullpen prior to the end of the regular season. Since the right-hander usually has short appearances out of the bullpen, it seems likely that he'll be cleared to return following a brief rehab stint.
Sep 15, 2022
Lands on injured list
Nance was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday with a right groin strain, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
It's unclear when Nance picked up the injury but it will sideline him at least until late September. He has a chance to return to action before the season ends, but with the Marlins out of playoff contention they could opt to shut him down. Nance will be replaced in Miami's bullpen by Jake Fishman.
Aug 26, 2022
Starting bullpen game
Nance will start Friday's game against the Dodgers, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
The Marlins will employ a bullpen game Friday, and Nance will be the first pitcher on the mound. The 31-year-old has covered 2-to-3 frames in his last three outings and should have a similar workload versus Los Angeles.
Aug 19, 2022
Back in big leagues
Nance was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
The right-hander was demoted to Jacksonville on Sunday, but he'll be able to rejoin the big-league club before spending the minimum 10 days in the minors since Garrett Cooper (concussion) was placed on the injured list. Nance has a 5.46 ERA, 1.64 WHIP and 41:14 K:BB across 28 innings for Miami this year.
Aug 14, 2022
Optioned to Jacksonville
Nance was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance allowed just a lone earned run while tossing three innings and striking out six batters in the nightcap of Saturday's doubleheader, but he likely would have been unavailable for a couple days after throwing 56 pitchers, so the Marlins decided to send him down and open up a spot for a fresh arm.
Aug 13, 2022
Reinstated prior to nightcap
Nance (groin) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list prior to the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against Atlanta, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance was on the injured list since July 24, but he began a rehab assignment in early August. He allowed a run on two hits and a walk while striking out three in three innings over two appearances in the minors and has now been cleared to rejoin the major-league club. He'll begin Saturday's nightcap on the mound but will likely serve as an opener since he hasn't pitched more than 2.1 innings in any outing this season.
Aug 5, 2022
Slated for rehab assignment
Nance (groin) threw a bullpen session Wednesday and will begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance landed on the injured list July 24 but is closing in on a return. It's not yet clear how many rehab appearances the right-hander will make, but it's possible that he rejoins the Marlins' bullpen as early as next week.
Jul 24, 2022
Suffers groin strain
Nance was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday with a right groin strain, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance presumably sustained the injury during Saturday's appearance against the Pirates when he allowed two hits and a walk with two strikeouts in a scoreless inning. The 31-year-old will now be unavailable for at least the next couple weeks.
Jul 21, 2022
Called up Thursday
Nance was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Andre Fernandez of Herald Sports reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance will return to the big leagues after he was optioned to Triple-A on July 8. The 31-year-old has produced a 6.14 ERA and 1.68 WHIP with 30 punchouts over 22 innings in 17 appearances with Miami this year. Nance will replace Elieser Hernandez (illness), who was placed on the COVID-19-related injured list Thursday.
Jul 8, 2022
Optioned to Triple-A
Nance was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance spent just over two months on the active roster, struggling to a 6.14 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 22 innings of relief. Elieser Hernandez was called up to take his place in the bullpen.
May 5, 2022
Recalled by Marlins
Nance was recalled by the Marlins on Thursday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance began the season in the minors and tossed 4.2 scoreless innings over three appearances (one start). The right-hander made 27 relief appearances for the Cubs last year and will now provide bullpen assistance for Miami.
Mar 31, 2022
Headed to minors
Nance was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Thursday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Marlins claimed Nance off waivers Sunday, after he was designated for assignment by the Cubs. He made his major-league debut in 2021, and despite a disastrous 7.22 ERA, Nance showed some promising skills by racking up 30 strikeouts across 28.2 innings. Though he'll now begin the season at Triple-A Jacksonville, Nance will likely contribute out of Miami's bullpen at some point during the season.
Mar 27, 2022
Claimed by Marlins
Nance was claimed off waivers by the Marlins on Sunday.
ANALYSIS
Nance was designated for assignment by the Cubs on Thursday after he posted a 7.22 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 28.2 innings across 27 relief appearances for the major-league club last year. He should have a chance to compete for a spot in the Marlins' bullpen with a week and a half remaining until Opening Day.
Mar 25, 2022
Designated for assignment
Nance was activated from the COVID-19 injured list and designated for assignment Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance hit the COVID-19 injured list early in camp and won't have a 40-man roster spot to return to now that he's available again. As a 31-year-old with a 7.22 ERA in just 28.2 career major-league innings, he's far from a lock to get claimed off waivers.
Mar 19, 2022
Lands on COVID-19 injured list
Nance was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance actually ended last season on the same injured list. It's unclear if he's caught the virus himself this time around or if he's sidelined due to contract tracing.
Oct 2, 2021
Placed on injured list
Nance was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Saturday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance joins a lengthy list of Cubs who have landed on the COVID-19 injured list late in the year, and it's not yet clear whether he's tested positive for the virus or whether he's considered a close contact. Right-hander Joe Biagini's contract was selected from Triple-A Iowa to take his place in the bullpen.
Sep 10, 2021
Recalled from Triple-A
Nance was recalled by the Cubs on Friday, Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance made his big-league debut at age 30 this season and has thrown 21.1 innings at the highest level. His 5.06 ERA is poor, but his 26.1 percent strikeout rate and 54.7 percent groundball rate are both encouraging numbers. He'll fill the bullpen spot that had belonged to Adam Morgan, who was placed on the bereavement list.
Jul 2, 2021
Optioned to Triple-A
The Cubs optioned Nance to Triple-A Iowa on Friday, Gordon Wittenmyer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
ANALYSIS
The righty had a miserable outing Wednesday, yielding five runs in 1.2 innings. Nance hit two batters on top of a walk and a home run. After 12 consecutive scoreless appearances to start the season, he's now allowed at least a run in six of his last seven games. Kohl Stewart was recalled in a corresponding move.
Jun 29, 2021
Returns to Cubs roster
The Cubs recalled Nance from Triple-A Iowa on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS
The righty rejoins the big-league club just a day after being optioned. Nance was demoted for struggling in five of his last six appearances, but he'll be called upon to help fill the void left in Chicago's bullpen by Ryan Tepera (calf), whom the Cubs placed on the injured list Tuesday.
Jun 28, 2021
Sent to minors
Nance was optioned to Triple-A Iowa on Monday, Tony Andracki of Marquee Sports Network reports.
ANALYSIS
Nance tossed 11.1 scoreless innings across his first 12 appearances with the major-league club this year, but he posted a 9.53 ERA in 5.2 innings across his last four appearances. He'll attempt to sort things out in the minors after right-hander Trevor Megill was recalled in a corresponding move.
Jun 11, 2021
Earns first MLB win
Nance (1-0) pitched two scoreless innings of relief and earned the win Friday against the Cardinals. He walked a batter and struck out two.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old rookie has been good so far for the Cubs, as he has now gone 11.1 innings without allowing a run, and he's struck out 13. Friday's win in relief was also the first for Nance at the big-league level. Chicago's bullpen has featured a few surprising performers this season, and Nance is adding his name to that list. He should continue to see opportunities as long as he's pitching well.
Jun 7, 2021
Gaining traction in late innings
Nance has yet to allow a run in any of his 10 appearances out of the Chicago bullpen since being called up from Triple-A Iowa on May 16. He's permitted two hits and four walks while striking out nine and gathering four holds across 8.1 innings.
ANALYSIS
The 30-year-old rookie is among several unsung relievers who have helped turn the Chicago bullpen into one of baseball's better units through the first two-plus months of the season. Nance has earned more high-leverage work as a result of getting off to a hot start to his big-league career, but he won't enter the mix for saves so long as Craig Kimbrel continues to pitch at an elite level.