The Atlanta Braves are set to begin Game 2 of a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park at 7:15 p.m. EDT on Wednesday.
The Braves won the first game of the three-game set 4-3 on Tuesday.
Before Wednesday’s game, the Braves announced they acquired a 27-year-old pitcher from the Detroit Tigers.
Atlanta Braves Claim 27-Year-Old Pitcher Ricky Vanasco From Tigers During Dodgers Series
GettyDETROIT, MI – MAY 28: Ricky Vanasco #70 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Los Angeles Angels during the eighth inning at Comerica Park on May 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
Via the Atlanta Braves on X: The #Braves today claimed RHP Ricky Vanasco off waivers from the Detroit Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Tigers designated Vanasco for assignment on Monday, allowing the Braves to claim him.
Looking at RHP Ricky Vanasco
GettyLAKELAND, FLORIDA – FEBRUARY 19: Ricky Vanasco #57 of the Detroit Tigers poses for a portrait during Detroit Tigers Photo Day at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 19, 2025 in Lakeland, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)
The Texas Rangers selected Vanasco in the 15th round (No. 464 overall) of the 2017 MLB Draft out of high school.
The Rangers traded Vanasco to the Los Angeles Dodgers for left-hander Luis Valdez on June 1, 2023.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 03: Ricky Vanasco #70 of the Detroit Tigers delivers a pitch during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers at Comerica Park on May 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Rey Del Rio/Getty Images)
The right-hander made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2024.
Vanasco allowed three earned runs in two innings across two appearances with Los Angeles before being designated for assignment and traded to the Tigers.
GettySURPRISE, ARIZONA – MARCH 17: Ricky Vanasco #70 of the Texas Rangers poses during Photo Day at Surprise Stadium on March 17, 2022 in Surprise, Arizona. (Photo by Kelsey Grant/Getty Images)
He threw two scoreless innings over two outings with the Tigers in 2024.
This year, Vanasco allowed 11 earned runs in 6 1/3 innings across five appearances with Detroit.
GettyDETROIT, MICHIGAN – MAY 4: Ricky Vanasco #70 of the Detroit Tigers walks back to the mound after giving up a three-run home run to Jarren Duran of the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on May 4, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
He has recorded a strong 2.53 ERA with 59 strikeouts over 46 1/3 innings at the Triple-A level this season.
Vanasco has a career 3.32 ERA with 424 strikeouts over 323 minor-league innings dating back to 2017.
Atlanta Braves Right Now
GettySOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, PENNSYLVANIA – AUGUST 23: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with Mauricio Dubón #14 after a 4-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers at Bowman Field on August 23, 2026 in South Williamsport, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Joe Sargent/Getty Images)
The Braves have lost six of their last 10 games.
Atlanta is in first place in the National League East with a 77-55 record. The club has a 4 1/2 game lead over the second-place Philadelphia Phillies.
The Braves will wrap up their series against the Dodgers on Thursday night. After that, Atlanta will host the Colorado Rockies for three games.
Atlanta Braves Acquire 27-Year-Old Pitcher From Tigers During Dodgers Series