Nittoli cleared waivers Sunday and elected to become a free agent.
Nittoli was pushed off Oakland's 40-man roster Friday in order to make room for Osvaldo Bido. Rather than returning to Triple-A Las Vegas, the 33-year-old Nittoli will look to latch on with another organization, likely in a situation that would offer MLB playing time. He owns a 2.25 ERA and 1.25 WHIP through eight innings in the big leagues this season and has posted similar numbers in Triple-A, so he could attract a fair amount of attention on the open market.
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Athletics' Vinny Nittoli: DFA'd by Oakland
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The Athletics designated Nittoli for assignment Friday.
The move corresponds with Oakland recalling right-hander Osvaldo Bido from Triple-A Las Vegas. After joining the Athletics on a minor-league deal in October, Nittoli was promoted to the big club June 4. In his seven major-league appearances this season, Nittoli has allowed two runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five over eight frames. Given his solid play with the Athletics, the 33-year-old right-hander could garner interest on the waiver wire from teams looking to add to their bullpen.
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Athletics' Vinny Nittoli: First loss despite solid outing
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Nittoli (0-1) took the loss against the Royals on Thursday, allowing an earned run on a solo home run and recording two strikeouts over two innings.
Nittoli paid dearly for his one mistake, a tie-breaking solo home run surrendered to Bobby Witt in the eighth inning. The Athletics would prove incapable of erasing the one-run deficit in the final two frames, saddling Nittoli with his first major-league loss in 13 career outings. Despite the stumble Thursday, Nittoli has been a solid bullpen piece for manager Mark Kotsay since being summoned from Triple-A Las Vegas in early June, posting a 2.25 ERA across eight innings over seven appearances.
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Athletics' Vinny Nittoli: Officially promoted
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The Athletics selected Nittoli's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Nittoli joined the A's on a minor-league deal in October, and he has since posted a 2.70 ERA and 1.34 WHIP alongside a 36:11 K:BB through 23.1 innings in Triple-A. Paul Blackburn (foot) was transferred to the 60-day IL to free up a 40-man roster spot, and Nittoli will give the A's additional bullpen help following the suspension of Michael Kelly.
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Athletics' Vinny Nittoli: Promotion pending
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Nittoli will have his contract selected from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday, broadcaster for the Oakland A's Radio Network Jessica Kleinschmidt reports.
Nittoli is expected to join Oakland's bullpen in time for Tuesday's series opener against the Mariners. He's been a dependable arm for the Aviators so far this season, posting a 2.70 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with a 36:11 K:BB across 23.1 frames.
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Athletics' Vinny Nittoli: Gets NRI from Athletics
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Nittoli signed a minor-league contract with the Athletics on Friday, Jessica Kleinschmidt of The Comeback reports.
The deal includes an invitation to spring training, where Nittoli will compete for a spot in Oakland's Opening Day bullpen. Nittoli posted a 4.64 ERA in 42.2 innings at the Triple-A level this season, along with allowing one run over 3.2 frames during a brief stint with the Mets.
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Vinny Nittoli: Reaches free agency
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Nittoli elected to become a free agent Tuesday.
Nittoli spent the large majority of the 2023 season at the Triple-A level and posted an underwhelming 4.64 ERA in 42.2 innings between the International League affiliates of the Cubs and Mets. He turns 33 years old in November and has made only six career appearances in the majors.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Removed from 40-man
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The Mets placed Nittoli on outright waivers Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Nittoli was able to hold his own during his brief major-league stint in 2023, but he put up a 4.64 ERA and 1.41 WHIP through 42.2 innings in Triple-A. He will have the option to become a free agent if he clears waivers.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Heads back to Triple-A
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The Mets optioned Nittoli to Triple-A Syracuse on Sunday.
New York will swap one right-handed reliever on to the active roster for another, exchanging Nittoli for Reed Garrett, who was recalled from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Garrett will give the Mets a fresh arm after Nittoli tossed two innings out of the bullpen while giving up a run in Saturday's 13-2 win over the Cardinals.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Back in majors
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The Mets recalled Nittoli from Triple-A Syracuse on Saturday.
The Mets optioned Nittoli to Syracuse at the beginning of August, and he has surrendered one run in 4.2 innings since then. He'll now join the Mets' bullpen and look to keep his momentum going in the majors after throwing 1.2 scoreless frames for New York in June. Joey Lucchesi was optioned to Syracuse in a corresponding move.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Optioned to Syracuse
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The Mets optioned Nittoli to Triple-A Syracuse on Wednesday.
Nittoli was not called on to make an appearance during his three-day stint in the Mets' bullpen. The 32-year-old right-hander has logged only 4.2 career innings at the major-league level.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Called up from minors
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The Mets recalled Nittoli from Triple-A Syracuse ahead of Sunday's game against the Nationals, Will Sammon of The Athletic reports.
Nittoli was summoned from Triple-A to fill the opening on the 26-man active roster that was created Saturday when the Mets dealt right-hander Max Scherzer to the Rangers. The Mets haven't named a replacement in the rotation for Scherzer, but Nittoli will be available in the meantime as an extra arm out of the bullpen. He previously made a pair of relief appearances with New York earlier this season but has otherwise spent the bulk of the campaign at the Triple-A level between the Mets and Cubs organizations. He hasn't been particularly sharp during his stint with Syracuse, logging a 9.26 ERA, 1.96 WHIP and 13:8 K:BB in 11.2 innings.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Optioned to Syracuse
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The Mets optioned Nittoli to Triple-A Syracuse on Tuesday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
After being promoted from Syracuse on Friday, Nittoli will head back to Triple-A after making two scoreless appearances with New York. Nittoli holds a 3.81 ERA and 1.15 WHIP through 26 innings in the minors this season and could return to the bigs if the Mets are ever in need of a fresh arm in the bullpen.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Promotion incoming
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The Mets will promote Nittoli from Triple-A Syracuse on Friday, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
The Mets acquired Nittoli in a trade with the Cubs earlier this month, and now New York will call on him to help bolster its bullpen. The 32-year-old reliever holds a 3.81 ERA and 1.15 WHIP across 26 innings in Triple-A this season and threw two scoreless innings in the majors with Philadelphia last year.
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Mets' Vinny Nittoli: Traded to Mets
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The Mets have acquired Nittoli from the Cubs, Anthony DiComo of MLB.com reports.
Nittoli had opted out of his minor-league contract with the Cubs but got shipped to another organization before reaching free agency. He will be on the 40-man roster, but it's not clear whether the Mets intend to put him on the big-league roster or assign him to Triple-A Syracuse. Nittoli holds a 3.48 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 20.2 innings this season at the Triple-A level.
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Vinny Nittoli: Exercises opt-out
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Nittoli exercised the opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday and will either be released or added to Chicago's 26-man active roster in the next 48 hours, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
Nittoli posted a 3.48 ERA with 22 strikeouts in 20.2 innings this season at Triple-A Iowa. He shouldn't have too much trouble securing a minor-league deal with another organization if the Cubs opt to let him hit the open market.
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Cubs' Vinny Nittoli: Receives camp invite
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Nittoli signed a minor-league contract with the Cubs on Thursday that includes an invitation to major-league spring training, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
Nittoli was recently let go by the Phillies after being removed from the 40-man roster, and it didn't take him long to latch on with a new team. The 32-year-old appeared in just two big-league games last season and had a 3.81 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 64:14 K:BB across 52 innings at the Triple-A level.
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Vinny Nittoli: Released by Phillies
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Nittoli was released by Philadelphia on Tuesday.
After the club designated him for assignment Wednesday, the 32-year-old reliever will now attempt to latch on with a new team. Nittoli spent most of his time in Triple-A last season, posting a 3.81 ERA and 1.04 WHIP between three different organizations, though he was able to throw two scoreless frames for the Phillies late in the season. His solid performance should warrant him a minor-league deal from a team in need of bullpen depth.
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Phillies' Vinny Nittoli: Loses spot on 40-man roster
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Nittoli was designated for assignment by the Phillies on Wednesday.
After Philadelphia acquired Erich Uelmen from the Cubs on Wednesday, Nittoli was the odd man out, losing his spot on the 40-man roster. The right-hander spent the majority of the 2022 campaign with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre as a member of the Yankees organization, but he did join the Phillies roster late last year. Nittoli tossed two scoreless innings with Philadelphia in September and could have a shot at joining the big-league roster at some point this summer.
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Phillies' Vinny Nittoli: Heads back to Triple-A
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Nittoli was optioned to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Nittoli made two scoreless appearances after being called up Sept. 1, but the Phillies decided to remove him from the roster to open up a spot for fellow reliever Seranthony Dominguez. Nittoli will garner consideration if the Phillies need to bring up a reliever before the season comes to a close.
