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Dana wraps up Year 2 with Angels a more confident starter ANAHEIM -- When the Angels recalled Caden Dana at the beginning of September, interim manager Ray Montgomery saw things finally start to cli...

SEPTEMBER 28 • MLB.COM

Goes seven innings in loss Dana (0-4) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Astros.

Impact Dana had his longest start in the majors, and he was efficient in throwing 67 of 93 pitches for strikes. He still gave up three home runs, which accounted for all five runs on his line, matching his season high in runs allowed. The right-hander concludes the campaign with a 6.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB through 32.1 innings across seven appearances (five starts) in the majors. Dana will need to show better command to have a chance at securing a rotation spot on a full-time basis in 2026.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Goes seven innings in loss Dana (0-4) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Astros.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Walker hits 2 homers as Astros beat Angels 6-1 after getting knocked out of playoff contention

Christian Walker homered twice and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-1, a couple of hours after getting eliminated from playoff contention

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Astros into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels host the Houston Astros, leading the series 1-0

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Takes loss despite quality start Dana took the loss Sunday against Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings.

Impact Dana gave up a solo homer to Blaine Crim in the fourth inning for one of the only three hits he allowed, but he was nonetheless handed his third straight loss after the Angels' offense managed just a single run of support in the defeat. It was the first time the right-hander has completed six innings this season, greatly building on his previous outings, and he now owns a 6.39 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 28:17 K:BB across 25.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Angels prospect Dana soaking up all he can down the stretch DENVER -- Want to know just how impressed the Angels are with Caden Dana? Just ask one of the game’s most established starting pitchers. “He...

SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM

Freeland pitches Rockies past Angels 3-1 to win home finale of dreadful season

Kyle Freeland pitched six solid innings, Blaine Crim homered and drove in two runs, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-1 in their final home game of a miserable...

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Rockies and Angels meet, winner takes 3-game series

The Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Angels meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press

Ineffective in loss Dana (0-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out four.

Impact Dana struggled to settle in Tuesday, surrendering runs in each of the four innings he took the mound. The Angels like his raw stuff and strikeout potential, but consistency has remained an issue both in the minors and the majors. Across 18 starts and 82 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake, he carries a 5.93 ERA and 1.59 WHIP, while his five MLB outings have produced a 7.45 ERA and 1.86 WHIP over 19.1 innings.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Peralta wins his NL-best 17th, Yelich goes deep and the Brewers beat the Angels 9-2

All-Star Freddy Peralta allowed two hits, struck out 10 and won his NL-leading 17th game, Christian Yelich hit his 29th homer and drove in three runs and the Milwaukee Brewers beat...

SEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press

Brewers host the Angels in first of 3-game series

The Milwaukee Brewers begin a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

2 things going right, 2 things going wrong for Angels newest starter Caden Dana Caden Dana has finally rejoined the Angels’ big league rotation after spending the 2025 season mostly in the minor leagues with the occasion...

SEPTEMBER 12 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Punches out nine in loss Dana (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on five hits and five walks over 4.2 innings in a 12-3 loss to the Twins. He struck out nine.

Impact Dana flashed both his potential and his flaws in his latest outing, piling up nine strikeouts but also issuing five walks and serving up two home runs. The right-hander has made four big-league appearances this season, including two starts since being recalled Sept. 3, and sits with a 6.32 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 15.2 innings. While his 19 strikeouts show the swing-and-miss upside, 11 walks and continued issues with home runs highlight the command struggles holding him back.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis hits 2 homers as Twins pound error-prone Angels 12-3

Royce Lewis homered twice and drove in four runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the sloppy Los Angeles Angels 12-3

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Angels host the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota Twins to begin a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Travis d'Arnaud's RBI double in eighth inning lifts Angels to 4-3 win over Athletics

Jo Adell hit his 35th homer, Travis d’Arnaud hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels avoided a three-game sweep with a 4-3 victory over the At...

SEPTEMBER 7 • Associated Press

Staying in rotation Dana is slated to start Monday's game against the Twins in Anaheim.

Impact He'll remain in the rotation for another turn after he limited the Royals to two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk over five innings last Wednesday upon getting recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Through three outings (one start) in the big leagues on the season, Dana owns a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 11 innings. Dana should be able to maintain a starting role for the Angels for the rest of the season, and if he closes the campaign on a high note, he could have an inside track on a spot in the Opening Day rotation heading into spring training.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Angels can't overcome Royals' late homers in series finale KANSAS CITY -- After showcasing a couple of young starters and getting victories in the opening two games of their series against the Royals...

SEPTEMBER 5 • MLB.COM

Limits Royals in no-decision Dana didn't factor into the decision against the Royals on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings.

Impact Making his first start of the season and the fourth of his career, Dana was sharp outside of the third inning, when a single, walk and error combined to bring home two runs for Kansas City. Otherwise, the 21-year-old faced the minimum in each of his other four frames, showing good poise and efficiency (70 pitches) in his return to the MLB. With Wednesday's performance, Dana should be in line for at least another turn as the Angels look to evaluate him down the stretch.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Jo Adell a one-man show for Angels in 4-3 win over Royals

Jo Adell homered and drove in every run for the Los Angeles Angels in their 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Recalled ahead of Wednesday's start The Angels recalled Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Wednesday.

Impact Dana will start Wednesday versus the Royals in what will be his first outing at the big-league level since late May. The 21-year-old holds a 5.93 ERA through 82 frames in Triple-A this season and has permitted 16 earned runs in 16.1 innings at the big-league level. With Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Tyler Anderson (oblique) both out, Dana could receive multiple turns in the Angels' rotation.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

2026 is the year Angels must let Caden Dana sink or swim When the Angels announced their September call-ups, Caden Dana was a notable exclusion from the list. Despite a recent 13 strikeout performa...

SEPTEMBER 3 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

Angels bring 1-0 series lead over Royals into game 2

The Los Angeles Angels play the Kansas City Royals with a 1-0 series lead

SEPTEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Starting Wednesday The Angels will recall Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Wednesday's game against the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact With Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Tyler Anderson (oblique) both on the shelf with injuries, the Angels will turn to Dana to make a spot start Wednesday. The 21-year-old hasn't fared well in the majors throughout his young career, allowing 16 earned runs in 16.1 innings while striking out 14 batters and walking 12. He also carries a 5.93 ERA through 82 frames in Triple-A this season, making him an extremely risky fantasy option against a Royals offense that boasts a .763 OPS since Aug. 1.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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