DARIUS VINES NEWS

Outrighted to Double-A Atlanta outrighted Vines to Double-A Mississippi on Friday, Grant McAuley of 92.9 The Fan reports.

Impact It's a little surprising that Vines passed through waivers unclaimed, but he will remain in the organization as rotation depth at Mississippi. Vines, 26, holds a 5.82 ERA and 23:11 K:BB over 34 innings during parts of two seasons at the major-league level.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moved off 40-man roster Atlanta designated Vines for assignment Monday.

Impact The transaction comes after Vines allowed three runs (two earned) over an inning out of the Atlanta bullpen earlier Monday in the club's 8-3 loss to the Brewers. Vines has struggled both in the majors (8.56 ERA) and minors (5.14 ERA) this season, but the 26-year-old was viewed as a solid prospect not long ago and could draw some interest via trade or waivers.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Atlanta designated Vines for assignment Tuesday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

Impact The move comes one day after Vines allowed three runs (two earned) over an inning of work out of the Atlanta bullpen. Vines has struggled both in the majors (8.56 ERA) and minors (5.14 ERA) this season, but the 26-year-old was viewed as a solid prospect not long ago so he could draw some interest on waivers.

JULY 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Called up from Triple-A Atlanta recalled Vines from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.

Impact Grant Holmes is scheduled to make his first MLB start Monday, but because he hasn't covered more than 3.1 innings in his 10 appearances since joining Atlanta in mid-June, he could be on a limited pitch count in the series opener in Milwaukee. With that in mind, Vines could be needed out of the bullpen to provide length behind Holmes. Vines has been a regular member of Gwinnett's rotation this season, but he's struggled over his three outings (two starts) with the big club in 2024, giving up 11 runs on 17 hits and four walks over 12.2 innings. If he isn't needed to work behind Holmes on Monday, Vines could be a candidate to fill the opening Atlanta has in its rotation for Tuesday's contest versus the Brewers.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Atlanta recalled Vines from Triple-A Gwinnett after Game 1 of Monday's doubleheader against San Diego.

Impact The right-hander was sent down in April after he gave up five runs over 9.2 frames in two starts for Atlanta, and he'll rejoin the big club ahead of Game 2 of Monday's twin bill. Vines will immediately be available out of the bullpen, but he could start Thursday against the Cubs if he's not called upon in the next couple days.

MAY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Monday Vines will start Monday's game against the Astros, Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports.

Impact The 25-year-old was called up by Atlanta on Friday but wasn't needed out of the bullpen in Miami this weekend, Vines posted a 3.98 ERA over 20.1 frames in his first taste of the majors last season, and he got off to a solid start at Triple-A Gwinnett this year with a 3.75 ERA and 11:3 K:BB in two outings.

APRIL 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Braves notes: Darius Vines will stay ready for anything; Sean Murphy keeps moving MIAMI — Last summer, Braves pitcher Darius Vines was called up for the first time. Of course, there was nothing like it.

APRIL 12, 2024 • AJC.COM

Sent back to minors Vines was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.

Impact The move comes one day after Vines held the Cubs to two runs over six innings in a no-decision Wednesday. He's being sent out in favor of AJ Smith-Shawver, who is starting Thursday's contest. Vines has made a nice first impression in the big leagues in 2023, holding a 3.98 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 14:7 K:BB over 20.1 frames.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Wednesday Vines is listed as Atlanta's probable starter pitcher for Wednesday's home game against the Cubs.

Impact Atlanta's rotation depth has been tested in the final week of the season with Max Fried (finger) and Charlie Morton (finger) recently landing on the injured list and with Kyle Wright getting moved to the bullpen, so Vines will get the chance to make his second career big-league start. Since limiting the Rockies to two runs over six innings in his MLB debut Aug. 30, Vines has made his last three appearances with Atlanta as a reliever, pitching to a 5.40 ERA, 1.32 WHIP and 4:4 K:BB over 8.1 innings. Though his long-term outlook is promising, Vines may not make for an appealing streaming option Wednesday, given that his innings could be managed carefully along with the fact that he'll be facing off against a Cubs squad that is still looking to clinch a wild-card spot.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: Darius Vines will start Wednesday for the... - The Athletic Darius Vines will start Wednesday for the Braves. Atlanta overcame a 6-0 deficit after 5 1/2 innings against the Cubs Tuesday to win 7-6, th...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Recalled from Triple-A Vines was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.

Impact Vines is replacing Max Fried (blister) on the roster and could get a start or two down the stretch. The rookie right-hander might also be used as bullpen protection. Vines holds a 3.27 ERA and 8:2 K:BB over 11 innings in three appearances (one start) for Atlanta this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Vines was optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Sunday.

Impact Vines was called up by Atlanta on Wednesday and will head back to the minors after he delivered three solid frames of long relief Saturday against Pittsburgh. The 25-year-old has pitched well in his three big-league appearances this season with a 3.27 ERA and 0.91 WHIP over 11 innings, so he could receive another look during the closing weeks of the season.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

David O'Brien: The Braves recalled right-handers Darius Vines... - The Athletic The Braves recalled right-handers Darius Vines and Ben Heller, and put righties Michael Soroka (forearm inflammation) and Collin McHugh (sho...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Back in big leagues Vines was recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett on Wednesday.

Impact Vines will join Atlanta's bullpen for now, but he's a candidate to draw a start this weekend in Michael Soroka's (forearm) old spot. The right-hander allowed two runs over six innings in a win over the Rockies in his major-league debut last month.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Vines to Triple-A Gwinnett on Saturday.

Impact Though the young right-hander cruised to a win while striking out five over six innings of two-run ball in his big-league debut this past Wednesday in Colorado, he was sent back to Gwinnett to make room on the roster for a fresh relief arm in right-hander Ben Heller, who was called up from Triple-A in a corresponding move. Per Justin Toscano of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Atlanta is likely to call up either of Michael Soroka or Dylan Dodd from Triple-A when the team breaks a new No. 5 starter into the rotation Tuesday versus the Cardinals. Vines will head back to the minors for now but should be an option to rejoin the big club later in September, either as a multi-inning reliever or starter.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Emotional night for Darius Vines, family Mother of rookie pitcher cries with tears of joy during interview.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • AJC.COM

Wins big-league debut in Colorado Vines (1-0) allowed two runs on four hits and a walk while striking out five over six innings to earn the win Wednesday versus the Rockies.

Impact Making his major-league debut at Coors Field, Vines had few issues with the Rockies' lineup. The runs against him came on an Ezequiel Tovar single and a Hunter Goodman sacrifice fly. Vines had a 2.86 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 25:11 K:BB over 28.1 innings with Triple-A Gwinnett after recovering from a shoulder injury, so his success isn't all that surprising. The rookie right-hander could have a chance to stick in Atlanta's rotation beyond Wednesday. If he does, he could pitch at home versus the Cardinals next week, though Atlanta may use Monday's off day to push him to the back a few days instead.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Photos: Darius Vines looks sharp as Braves sweep Rockies Photos from the Braves at Rockies game on August 30, 2023. The Braves won 7-3.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • AJC.COM

Braves blast Rockies; Darius Vines wins big-league debut Kevin Pillar homered among his two hits, Marcell Ozuna and Orlando Arcia also went deep, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rockies 7-...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Vines' strong outing in big league debut leads Braves past Rockies 7-3

Darius Vines pitched six strong innings to win in his major league debut and Marcell Ozuna homered for the second time in as many games as the Atlanta Braves beat the Colorado Rock...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • Associated Press

Photos: Darius Vines looks sharp as Braves face Rockies Photos from the Braves at Rockies game on August 30, 2023.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • AJC.COM

David O'Brien: Darius Vines was outstanding in his major... - The Athletic Darius Vines was outstanding in his major league debut Wednesday night at Coors Field, where the 25-year-old former Braves seventh-round dra...

AUGUST 31, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

How Darius Vines stayed patient as he waited to make MLB debut with Braves “Control what you control, and be where your feet are. That’s the best thing you can do.”

AUGUST 30, 2023 • AJC.COM

Officially starting Wednesday Vines will start for Atlanta on Wednesday in Colorado, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.

Impact Vines was called up Monday and available in relief for a couple days, but after he wasn't needed out of the bullpen he's officially been tapped for Wednesday's start in what will be his major-league debut. The 25-year-old has come back from a shoulder injury to pitch well this season at Triple-A Gwinnett, posting a 2.86 ERA and 25:11 K:BB over 28.1 frames. Vines could end up making additional starts until Kyle Wright (shoulder) is ready to return from the 60-day injured list.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE