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Tigers sign reliever Tyler Kinley, DFA Ricky Vanasco ahead of Rays matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 10:36 PM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Tigers sign reliever Tyler Kinley, DFA Ricky Vanasco ahead of Rays matchup

Summary

The Detroit Tigers signed nine-year MLB veteran Tyler Kinley, recently DFA’d by the Atlanta Braves, as they prepare to face the Tampa Bay Rays at Comerica Park. In corresponding moves, the Tigers optioned Ty Madden to Triple-A Toledo and designated Ricky Vanasco for assignment. The team is reeling after losing eight of nine games, struggling in the AL Central standings and their Wild Card chase. Kinley, who has a 4.01 ERA in 2026, will provide relief help as the Tigers look to turn their season around. The series opener against the Rays is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday.

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Status Watch

•Tigers have lost eight of their last nine games.
•Tyler Kinley joins the Tigers after being DFA'd by the Braves.
•Ty Madden is optioned to Triple-A Toledo.
•Ricky Vanasco is designated for assignment.
•Game against the Rays starts at 6:40 p.m. ET on Monday.

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10:36 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran, DFA Another Reliever

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The Detroit Tigers are in dire straights right now, having lost eight of their last nine games while losing serious ground not only in the American League Central Division standings, but in their chase for a Wild Card playoff berth.They return home after consecutive sweeps at the hands of the Chicago White Sox and Kansas […] The post Tigers Sign 9-Year MLB Veteran, DFA Another Reliever appeared first on HEAVY.
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