Overview
- The team announced Tuesday that Vasil will have UCL reconstruction after leaving a Cactus League outing with elbow soreness and undergoing imaging.
- Vasil will receive a full year of MLB service and pay during rehab and is expected to remain under club control for at least four seasons upon a projected 2027 return.
- The 25-year-old emerged in 2025 as a bulk reliever, logging 101 innings over 47 appearances with a 2.50 ERA.
- Manager Will Venable has Sean Newcomb set to open the season in the bullpen, with Erick Fedde trending toward a rotation spot.
- Left-handers Chris Murphy and Tyler Gilbert are being considered for long-relief duties, and both have minor-league options after solid springs.