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Ricky Vanasco elects free agency after Braves roster changes

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Ricky Vanasco elects free agency after Braves roster changes

Summary

Ricky Vanasco has elected free agency following the Atlanta Braves' roster reshuffle ahead of their Wild Card series against the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves added Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams to their postseason roster, resulting in the removal of Vanasco and Elieser Hernandez. Vanasco, claimed off waivers from the Detroit Tigers in August, did not pitch for Atlanta but spent time in Triple-A. With the minor league season concluded, Vanasco's future with the Braves came to an end after being outrighted to the minors shortly before his free agency decision.

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Key Details

•Vanasco was claimed off waivers from the Tigers in August.
•He did not pitch for the Braves during his time with the team.
•The Braves added Tellez and Williams, leading to roster cuts.
•Hernandez was also outrighted to the minors before electing free agency.
•Vanasco's MLB career includes 10.1 innings pitched across two seasons.

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Before the Atlanta Braves began their Wild Card series with the Philadelphia Phillies, they announced a handful of roster moves. The two that were pertinent to the Phillies-Braves current series were adding Rowdy Tellez and Luke Williams to the postseason roster. However, because of those two players being added, that meant two players got the […] The post Atlanta Braves Recently Cut Player Makes Sudden Decision About MLB Future appeared first on HEAVY.
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