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Scouting Report
Updated May 20, 2026
Ricky Vanasco was optioned to Triple-A Toledo on May 15, 2026, after a brief stint with the Detroit Tigers. He appeared in four games out of the bullpen with poor performance metrics (14.54 ERA, 3.23 WHIP, 3:4 K:BB across 4.1 innings). The move came as Connor Seabold was activated from the injured list. Vanasco had been with the club for nearly two weeks since his contract was selected.
Strengths
- + Contract selected by MLB team
- + Opportunity to develop in Triple-A
- + Young pitcher with potential for improvement
Weaknesses
- - Extremely poor ERA of 14.54 in MLB debut
- - High WHIP of 3.23 indicating control issues
- - Unfavorable strikeout-to-walk ratio (3:4)
- - Optioned back to minors after brief trial
- - Ineffective in relief role
- - Limited innings pitched (4.1 IP)
Injury Status: day-to-day
About
Ricky Vanasco is a rp for the Detroit Tigers.
Player Overview
Position
RP
Team
Detroit Tigers