Braves claim Ricky Vanasco off waivers, assign him to Gwinnett
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:52 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
The Atlanta Braves have claimed right-handed pitcher Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett. Vanasco, who made his MLB debut in 2024, has pitched five games this season for the Tigers. Despite mixed results at the major league level, he excelled in Triple-A with 59 strikeouts over 46.1 innings. The move comes as the roster is set to expand on September 1.
- •Braves claimed Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Tigers.
- •Vanasco optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett.
- •He has a total of five MLB appearances this season.
- •Vanasco recorded 59 strikeouts in 46.1 innings at Triple-A.
- •Roster expansion is scheduled for September 1.
- 11:52 PMYahoo Sports — Braves claim RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers, option him to Gwinnett
"Atlanta takes a flier on a reliever whose had success at Triple-A this season.
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