Guardians reliever Nick Sandlin (back) out for season

Cleveland Guardians reliever Nick Sandlin will miss the rest of the postseason with a back strain.

He was replaced on the playoff roster Monday by fellow right-hander Bryan Shaw.

The Guardians open the American League Division Series on Tuesday against the host New York Yankees.

Sandlin, 25, was 5-2 with a 2.25 ERA in 46 appearances out of the bullpen during the regular season.

He was removed from Game 2 of the wild-c