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By Jackson Roberts
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There were a lot of pitchers designated for assignment by Major League Baseball teams at the end of their seasons, but not many had the kind of success Nic Enright did last year.
Enright was one of the feel-good stories of the Cleveland Guardians' season, overcoming treatment for Hodgkin's lymphoma to make his major league debut and post a 2.03 ERA in 31 outings. But he tore his UCL in his throwing elbow in September, requiring Tommy John surgery that will keep him out of action for the entire upcoming season.
The Guardians unceremoniously designated Enright for assignment because he wouldn't be able to pitch for them this season, bringing an unsatisfying end to a story that began when the club drafted him in the 20th round in 2019. But a week before his 29th birthday, Enright reportedly landed on his feet.
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According to a Wednesday report from ESPN's Alden González, Enright and the Toronto Blue Jays agreed to a two-year minor-league contract that will allow the hurler to rehab with his new organization before returning to game action, likely sometime early in 2027.
Enright faced numerous setbacks in his journey to make his debut this season, as his initial cancer diagnosis came after the 2022 season, when it looked like he had a good chance to arrive in the majors in 2023. He was also selected by the Miami Marlins in the Rule 5 Draft that December, and although he was eventually returned to the Guardians organization, that detour may have hamstrung his development.
However, Enright's talent was obvious when he arrived with the Guardians this season, and he was a key reason the bullpen did not fall apart in the wake of All-Star closer Emmanuel Clase's abrupt departure from the team in the midst of a gambling scandal.
Whenever it happens, Enright's arrival in Toronto should give the Blue Jays an interesting new look out of the bullpen.
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