Braves Claim Vanasco Off Waivers, Option Him to Gwinnett
Atlanta adds bullpen depth by claiming right-hander Ricky Vanasco from the Tigers, then immediately optioning him to Triple-A.
The Atlanta Braves claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers. He was subsequently optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett rather than joining the MLB roster. The move adds depth to Atlanta's pitching pipeline. This is an official announcement from the Braves organization.
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