The Tigers acquired Ricky Vanasco from the Dodgers.
After trading catcher Carson Kelly to Texas on Sunday, the Detroit Tigers have officially filled the space on their 40-man roster. On Monday, the Tigers acquired Ricky Vanasco, a 25-year-old right-handed reliever, from the Los Angeles Dodgers for cash considerations and assigned him to Triple-A Toledo.
Vanasco, formerly a top prospect in the Rangers organization, had Tommy John surgery in 2020, missed all of 2021, and underwent knee surgery in 2023. Despite these setbacks, he has demonstrated promise in Triple-A this season, posting a 3.47 ERA and a 24% strikeout rate. However, command concerns have plagued him since surgery, as seen by his 19% walk rate this season in Triple-A.
With this acquisition, the Tigers intend to capitalize on Vanasco’s potential and improve his command concerns as he continues his career in Triple-A Toledo.
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