Blue Jays' Nick Sandlin sidelined again with elbow inflammation
The Blue Jays promoted left-hander Justin Bruihl from Triple-A Buffalo and activated him in time for the game against the Chicago White Sox.
This is the second time this season Sandlin has dealt with arm trouble. He also was out about two months because of a lat strain.
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