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Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / September 29
Braves Suddenly Dump Pitcher Hours Before MLB Playoffs
The Atlanta Braves designated right-hander Ricky Vanasco for assignment on Tuesday, a late roster cut as the club locked in its 26-man group for the National League Wild Card round, via the MLB transaction log.
Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 28
Braves Announce Abrupt Decision on 26-Year-Old Pitcher
The Atlanta Braves will open a weekend homestand against the Colorado Rockies with fresh momentum and one small but telling roster adjustment already complete.
MLB News / Battery Power / August 26
Braves claim RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers, option him to Gwinnett 
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and have optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. The Tigers designated him for assignment when they signed former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley.
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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
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MLB News / SportsTalkATL / August 26
Braves claim pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from Tigers
The Braves announced on Wednesday that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. Vanasco has appeared in five games this season for the Tigers, and the numbers are quite alarming, as he owns a 15.63 ERA, surrendering 11 earned runs over just 6.1 innings.
MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 26
Braves Claim Ricky Vanasco
The Braves announced that they have claimed right-hander Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Detroit designated him for assignment earlier this week when they signed Tyler Kinley, who had been released by Atlanta.
Detroit Tigers News / Viral Sports News / August 25
Detroit Tigers Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Pitcher
The Detroit Tigers designated 27-year-old right-hander Ricky Vanasco for assignment on Monday, clearing a 40-man roster spot after signing veteran reliever Tyler Kinley.
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Tigers Place Will Vest On 15-Day IL, DFA Yoniel Curet, Select Ricky Vanasco
The Tigers have placed right-hander Will Vest on the 15-day injured list due to right lateral forearm inflammation. Righty Ricky Vanasco‘s contract was selected from Triple-A Toledo in the corresponding move, and right-hander Yoniel Curet was designated for assignment to create space for Vanasco on the Tigers’ 40-man roster.
Detroit Tigers News / True Blue LA / December 28, 2024
2024 review: Ricky Vanasco
The young right-handed reliever spent half the year in Triple-A. He got his chance to relieve for the Dodgers twice. Due to a roster crunch, Vanasco is now part of the Detroit Tigers organization.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / December 1, 2024
Dodgers World Series Champion Reliever Who Was Traded Signs With AL Squad
The Detroit Tigers are bringing back right-handed reliever and former Los Angeles Dodger Ricky Vanasco on a minor-league deal. Acquired from the Dodgers
Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 28, 2024
Tigers Sign Ricky Vanasco To Minor League Deal
The Tigers have signed right-hander Ricky Vanasco to a minor league deal, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. The Full Circle Sports Management client has been assigned to Triple-A Toledo for now but will presumably receive an invite to major league spring training.
MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / November 25, 2024
2 Former Dodgers Cut By American League Squad
The Detroit Tigers announced last week that they had released two former Los Angeles Dodgers players in infielder Eddys Leonard and right-hander Ricky Vanasco.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 29, 2024
Tigers bolster pitching depth via Dodgers trade
The MLB trade deadline is nearly upon us, and while several big moves have already been made, fans across the league are hoping there will be some more blockbuster deals getting made over the next day or so.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 29, 2024
Los Angeles Dodgers Trade Ricky Vanasco To Detroit Tigers
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded Ricky Vanasco to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for cash considerations. The deal was completed five days after Vanasco was designated for assignment.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 24, 2024
Dodgers Sign Nick Ahmed; Ricky Vanasco Designated For Assignment
The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Nick Ahmed and designated Ricky Vanasco for assignment in order to make room on their 40-man roster. Ahmed is active with the Dodgers on Wednesday night as he takes the place of Miguel Rojas, who went on the 10-day injured list due to right forearm tightness.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 24, 2024
Ricky Vanasco Designated For Assignment
A forthcoming the Los Angeles Dodgers roster crunch saw movement start on Monday with James Paxton getting designated for assignment in order to make room for River Ryan.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 14, 2024
Ricky Vanasco Optioned, Brent Honeywell Added
The Los Angeles Dodgers added Brent Honeywell to their roster and optioned Ricky Vanasco to Triple-A Oklahoma City prior to their series finale against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / July 10, 2024
Dodgers Make Shocking Shakeup To Starting Rotation
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned struggling right-hander Bobby Miller to the minor leagues on Wednesday. Right-hander Ricky Vanasco will join the team's bullpen in Philadelphia in a corresponding move.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Yardbarker / May 17, 2024
Dodgers make series of moves involving notable players
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting back one key injury return even as they lose another slugger to the IL.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / April 16, 2024
Dodgers add RHP Ricky Vanasco to bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers added Ricky Vanasco to the major league roster and optioned fellow right-hander J.P. Feyereisen to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday.
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