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The Boston Red Sox reportedly are moving on from a veteran hurler before he could even pitch in a big league game with the organization. Andrew Parker of Baseball Now reported on Tuesday that the Red Sox are releasing 35-year-old veteran reliever Vinny Nittoli.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 19

Red Sox Lose Veteran Reliever for Entire 2026 Season

The Boston Red Sox have had some tough luck from a non-roster invitee standpoint throughout Spring Training. Two different non-roster invitees have undergone surgery to this point.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 12

Red Sox's Vinny Nittoli Has Glass-Half-Full Injury Outlook After Surgery

Vinny Nittoli's stay with the Boston Red Sox, at least on his current contract, will unfortunately not be a memorable one. Nittoli has four partial seasons of major league experience, but this past season, he found himself stuck in Triple-A for all 37 of his appearances.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 6

Red Sox 35-Year-Old Righty Needs Elbow Surgery

One candidate for the Boston Red Sox's bullpen got some crushing news with under a month to go until Opening Day. On Wednesday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora announced that Vinny Nittoli was being shut down due to elbow pain that required an MRI.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 6

Red Sox’s Vinny Nittoli Facing Elbow Surgery

Red Sox reliever Vinny Nittoli is weighing Tommy John or internal brace surgery, reports Tim Healey of The Boston Globe. The righty has been diagnosed with ligament damage in his elbow and is seemingly headed for a season-ending operation.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / March 4

Red Sox Shut Down 35-Year-Old Fighting for MLB Roster Spot

The Boston Red Sox got some tough news on Wednesday. We are just about three weeks away from Opening Day. It's crunch time now for guys looking to make big league rosters all across the league.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 2

Red Sox, Vinny Nittoli Agree To Minor League Deal

The Red Sox have a minor league deal with reliever Vinny Nittoli, reports Ari Alexander of Boston 7 News. The Gaeta Sports Management client receives a non-roster invitation to MLB Spring Training.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / February 2

Red Sox Sign 35-Year-Old Right-Hander in Free Agency

As spring training approaches, the Boston Red Sox appear to be sneaking in at least one more minor-league signing. Red Sox fans are likely well aware that

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30, 2025

Vinny Nittoli opts out of Orioles deal

Right-hander Vinny Nittoli is opting out of his minor league deal with the Orioles, according to a report from Ari Alexander of KPRC2. Nittoli will now head into free agency and be eligible to sign with any of the league’s 30 clubs on a fresh contract.

MLB News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / July 21, 2025

Orioles Sign Intriguing Veteran Reliever to Contract After Leaving Brewers

The Baltimore Orioles have added some additional depth into their bullpen. As first reported by Roch Kubatko of MASN, the Orioles are bringing back veteran reliever Vinny Nittoli.

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Athletics News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / July 14, 2025

Brewers May Soon Lose 4-Year MLB Veteran To Midseason Opt-Out

The Milwaukee Brewers have some important administrative business to address during the All-Star break. Pitching depth is vital to every Major League Baseball team, and the Brewers might soon lose some of theirs at the Triple-A level.

MLB News / Athletics Nation / November 12, 2024

2024 Athletics Season In Review: Vinny Nittoli

A quick stop for the journeyman righty Season In Review series continues! Today’s player? Right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli, who made it into a grand total of seven games for the Athletics in their final year in the East Bay.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30, 2024

Brewers, Vinny Nittoli Agree To Minor League Deal For 2025

The Brewers have agreed to terms with reliever Vinny Nittoli on a minor league contract for next season, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today (X link).

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / September 30, 2024

Brewers Make First Signing Of 2025, Land Former Mets Hurler To Bolster Pitching Depth

The Milwaukee Brewers front office has already made a signing to impact next season. The Brewers are scheduled to host the New York Mets on Tuesday for the first game of a Wild Card Series.

New York Mets News / Athletics on SI / August 11, 2024

New York Mets Bring Back Former A's Pitcher

Right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli spent the 2023 season with the New York Mets, only to elect free agency and sign on with the Oakland A's in November.

New York Mets News / Empire Sports Media / August 10, 2024

Mets sign well-traveled relief pitcher to a minor-league contract

The New York Mets are in the thick of a playoff race as the blue and orange currently sit in the final wild-card spot with a 61-55 record. As the Mets pursue a return to postseason baseball, the organization added some relief pitching depth by signing a well-traveled arm to a minor league contract.

New York Mets News / New York Mets on SI / August 10, 2024

Mets Reunite With Veteran Reliever to Boost Bullpen Depth

The New York Mets are reuniting with relief pitcher Vinny Nittoli in an attempt to bolster their bullpen depth down the stretch, according to Anthony DiComo of MLB.com.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 10, 2024

Journeyman pitcher reunites with Mets on minors pact

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MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / August 2, 2024

Orioles DFA Intriguing Hurler Despite Strong Start To Season; Should Brewers Pursue?

The Milwaukee Brewers may want to consider bringing in a pitcher who recently chose to bet on himself. After the trade deadline, the Brewers will have to resort to players designated for assignment to upgrade or fill holes on their roster, and the Baltimore Orioles recently released a hurler that might be a fit with Milwaukee's bullpen.

Chicago Cubs News / Athletics on SI / June 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs Sign Former A's Reliever to MLB Deal

The Chicago Cubs are signing former Oakland A's right-hander Vinny Nittoli to a major league deal, per Jeff Passan of ESPN. Nittoli, 33, signed with the A's on a minor-league deal last November and was called up to the big leagues to pitch for his hometown team at the beginning of June.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / June 27, 2024

Chicago Cubs Land Intriguing Reliever With 2.25 ERA

The Chicago Cubs bullpen has struggled this year, which is a concern for a team that has its sights set on making the playoffs. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, help is on the way.

Philadelphia Phillies News / Philadelphia Phillies on SI / June 21, 2024

Former Philadelphia Phillies Pitcher DFA'd by Athletics

With the trade deadline roughly a month away, the Philadelphia Phillies will almost certainly be buyers as they look to fortify a roster that gives them the best chance of winning the World Series.

New York Mets News / Athletics on SI / June 4, 2024

A's Calling Up Former New York Mets Reliever for Team Debut

Right-handed reliever Vinny Nittoli will be in Oakland on Tuesday, according to Jessica Kleinschmidt of Awful Announcing. Nittoli spent the second half of last season with the New York Mets after being traded to the Big Apple for future considerations.