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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / August 24

2026 Transactions: Tigers Sign Kinley, Astros Bring Back Velazquez

Amidst a pivotal time for the Detroit Tigers, the club added another reliever for A.J. Hinch to use in his bullpen. Tyler Kinley, who spent the past few seasons with the Braves before he was released earlier this month, is now in Detroit.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of Tyler Kinley

Tigers bolster bullpen with signing of former Braves reliever Tyler Kinley

The Detroit Tigers have signed Kinley to a major league deal to bolster their bullpen amid their recent struggles.

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 24

Tigers Sign Tyler Kinley To Major League Deal

The Tigers announced that they have signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a major league deal. Righty Ty Madden has been optioned in a corresponding active roster move.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 23

Braves Surprisingly Cut Ties With Long-Time MLB Veteran

The Atlanta Braves made a notable roster move this week, designating right-handed pitcher Tyler Kinley for assignment to clear a spot for the recall of prospect AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 21

Braves Release Tyler Kinley

The Braves have released right-hander Tyler Kinley, reports Chad Bishop of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Kinley had been designated for assignment earlier this week.

Atlanta Braves News / Viral Sports News / August 19

Atlanta Braves Surprisingly Cut Ties With Key Pitcher

The Atlanta Braves designated veteran right-hander Tyler Kinley for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a roster spot to recall right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett.

Athletics News / New Baseball Media / August 18

2026 Transactions: Braves DFA Kinley, Mariners Sign Ibanez

Atlanta cut one of their most-used relievers over the past few years off their 40-man roster on August 18. It was one of the notable moves made on the day, which also saw some Minor League signings.

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Braves make surprising roster decision ahead of AJ Smith-Shawver's return

The Atlanta Braves need pitching help in a major way.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / July 24

Should the Braves move on from Tyler Kinley?

Among the issues in Atlanta, the Braves bullpen is near the bottom of the list. That said, the injury to Robert Suarez — whose return still doesn’t appear imminent — has exposed some chinks in the armor once you get past the first 4-5 guys.

Atlanta Braves News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Atlanta Braves Demote Player After 2 Straight Wins

Tyler Kinley is back in the Atlanta Braves bullpen after the club reinstated the right-hander from the paternity list Friday, one day before the All-Star break.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / July 10

Kinley Back From Paternity List, Braves Option Starter to Triple-A

The Atlanta Braves have positioned the bullpen for the final series before the All-Star break. The team announced that Tyler Kinley is back from the paternity list and that Hurston Waldrep has been optioned to Triple-A.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7

Braves Select Connor Thomas, Release Daysbel Hernández

The Braves announced Tuesday that they’ve selected the contract of lefty Connor Thomas from Triple-A Gwinnett. (Jesus Cano of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported Thomas’ promotion shortly before the formal announcement.) Righty Owen Murphy was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett to open an active roster spot.

Atlanta Braves News / Battery Power / June 25

Tyler Kinley returns, Reynaldo Lopez set to join rotation, more

Tyler Kinley returned to the active roster, along with Ian Hamilton, with Cookie being DFA’d and JR Ritchie being optioned. Reynaldo Lopez is reportedly set to rejoin Atlanta’s rotation this weekend, as the Braves’ rotation continues to be a major issue for the team.