OCTOBER 3 • MLB.COM
DANE DUNNING #34 - PITCHER - ATLANTA BRAVES
0-0 W-L •
1.50 WHIP •
6.97Â ERAÂ
0-0 W-L
1.50 WHIP
6.97 ERA
Kelenic's tenure with Braves comes to an end after electing free agency The Braves made a series of moves this week to clear up space on their 40-man roster, including cutting ties with former top prospect Jarred...
Reaches free agency Dunning elected to become a free agent Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact After being removed from Atlanta's 40-man roster, Dunning has exercised his right to free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 30-year-old swingman has managed just a 5.60 ERA over 15 starts and 23 relief appearances at the big-league level since 2024.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from 40-man Dunning cleared waivers Wednesday and was outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett.
Impact Dunning pitched 10 innings for Atlanta after joining the organization in July, during which he surrendered 12 earned runs while striking out 11 batters and walking two. The 30-year-old will have the option to elect free agency, though his recent performance may cause him to struggle to attract more than a minor-league contract.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Impact Dunning has struggled in a mop-up role with Atlanta, posting a 10.80 ERA over seven appearances. His spot on the roster and in the bullpen will be absorbed by Jhancarlos Lara.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins big-league bullpen Atlanta recalled Dunning from Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday.
Impact Atlanta's bullpen was overused the previous two days, so Dunning is up to provide length. He's allowed 13 runs over 17.1 innings covering 10 appearances between Texas and Atlanta in 2025.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Sent back to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday.
Impact Dunning spent 48 hours up with the major-league club during his latest recall. He's pitched in five games out of the bullpen for Atlanta this season, registering a 12.15 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 8:2 K:BB across 6.2 innings of work.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Back up with big club Atlanta recalled Dunning from Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday.
Impact Dunning has been torched for nine runs over 5.2 innings during his time with Atlanta. He will give the bullpen some length.
AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A Atlanta optioned Dunning to Triple-A Gwinnett on Friday.
Impact The right-hander surrendered five runs without recording an out Thursday against the Reds and is being demoted in favor of Austin Cox. In four appearances since being acquired by Atlanta, Dunning has given up nine runs with a 6:2 K:BB over 5.2 innings.
AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE
Effective Atlanta debut Dunning gave up one run on two hits and a walk over three innings of relief in Sunday's loss to the Yankees. He struck out two.
Impact The veteran righty was acquired from the Rangers to provide a beleaguered Atlanta bullpen with some length, and Dunning did exactly that in his debut for the team. With only two healthy, reliable starters in the rotation in Spencer Strider and Grant Holmes, who took the loss in a quality start Sunday, Dunning figures to see plenty of action over the final months of the season. Through 13.2 big-league innings this season over six relief appearances between Texas and Atlanta, the 30-year-old has a 3.29 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB.
JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE
Former Florida RHP Dane Dunning traded ahead of MLB deadline season With the MLB All-Star break wrapped up, it's time for trade deadline season, and former Florida right-hander Dane Dunning is one of the firs...
JULY 18 • USATODAY.COM
Joins big-league roster Atlanta added Dunning to the major-league roster Friday.
Impact The right-hander was assigned to Triple-A Round Rock before being acquired from the Rangers on Thursday, and he'll immediately head to the majors for his new organization. Dunning has a 3.38 ERA and 10:5 K:BB over 10.2 frames in the majors this season and is expected to serve as a long reliever for Atlanta.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Ticketed for long relief Dunning is expected to work out of the bullpen for Atlanta, Mark Bowman of MLB.com reports.
Impact While the team is in need of starting pitching depth, Dunning will instead fill a long-relief role once he joins the big-league roster, providing length behind what will likely be a parade of unproven or unreliable arms in the rotation during the second half of the season. The 30-year-old right-hander has made five MLB appearances for the Rangers in 2025, all in relief, and posted a 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB over 10.2 innings.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers trade Dunning to Atlanta for pitcher José Ruiz The Rangers moved on from a former top prospect on Thursday, trading right-handed swingman Dane Dunning to the Braves in exchange for righty...
JULY 18 • MLB.COM
Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers
The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane DunningJULY 18 • Associated Press
Dealt to Atlanta Dunning was traded from Texas to Atlanta in exchange for Jose Ruiz and cash Thursday, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.
Impact Dunning has spent the majority of his season at Triple-A Round Rock and has appeared exclusively in relief in his five big-league appearances. Atlanta's immediate plans for him are unclear, but the team has a significant need at starting pitcher with both Spencer Schwellenbach (elbow) and Chris Sale (elbow) sidelined. Dunning posted a 5.02 ERA and 1.31 WHIP across 71.2 innings as a starter in 2024.
JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE
Sent to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Dunning to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Impact The right-hander spent the past 10 days in the majors but will head back to Round Rock with Caleb Boushley joining the active roster Friday. Dunning has a 3.38 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 10:5 K:BB over 10.2 innings this season.
JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Semien and Seager propel Rangers to 11-4 blowout of Angels
Marcus Semien went 4 for 5 and Corey Seager hit a two-run single in a seven-run third inning to help the Texas Rangers rout the Los Angeles Angels 11-4 for a split of their four-ga...JULY 11 • Associated Press
Semien and Seager homer to back Eovaldi as Rangers beat Orioles 6-0
Marcus Semien and Corey Seager homered, Nathan Eovaldi pitched five strong innings in his second start since missing a month with an elbow issue and the Texas Rangers beat the Balt...JULY 3 • Associated Press
Rangers add reliever Dane Dunning coming off 4 consecutive extra-inning games
The Texas Rangers have bolstered their bullpen by recalling right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock following four consecutive extra-inning gamesJULY 1 • Associated Press
Rejoins big club The Rangers recalled Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock on Tuesday.
Impact The right-hander was optioned to Round Rock on Friday but will make a quick return to the majors with Evan Carter (personal) being placed on the bereavement list. Dunning has made just two appearances with the Rangers this season and has a 4.47 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 49:18 K:BB across 46.1 innings at Triple-A.
JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Rangers CF Wyatt Langford to IL again with oblique strain while RHP Nathan Eovaldi returns
Texas Rangers center fielder Wyatt Langford is on the 10-day injured list because of an oblique strain for the second time this seasonJUNE 27 • Associated Press
Sent back to Triple-A The Rangers optioned Dunning to Triple-A Round Rock on Friday.
Impact Dunning's demotion makes room on the 26-man roster for Nathan Eovaldi (triceps), who was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of his start against the Mariners on Friday. Dunning worked out of the Rangers' bullpen against the Orioles on Monday, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out two batters across two innings.
JUNE 27 • ROTOWIRE
Texas Rangers bring back Dane Dunning after optioning reliever Caleb Boushley
The Texas Rangers have brought back right-hander Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock after reliever Caleb Boushley was optioned to the minorsJUNE 23 • Associated Press
Summoned from Triple-A The Rangers selected Dunning's contract from Triple-A Round Rock on Monday.
Impact Dunning will be available out of the bullpen for Monday's series opener in Baltimore, but if he goes unused, he'll be an option to make a spot start or serve as a bulk reliever in Tuesday's contest. Since being outrighted off the Rangers' 40-man roster in May, Dunning has been working out of the rotation at Round Rock, pitching to a 3.76 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 28:9 K:BB in 26.1 innings. Even if he ends up getting a start Tuesday, Dunning likely won't be in store for multiple turns through the rotation since Nathan Eovaldi (triceps) looks poised to return from the 15-day injured list later this week.
JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE
Outrighted to Triple-A Dunning cleared waivers Saturday and was sent outright to Triple-A Round Rock.
Impact Dunning will officially stick with the organization after being dropped from the 40-man roster Wednesday. He's made five starts in the minors so far this season, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.55 WHIP across 20 innings, and he could be in consideration for a move back to the Rangers if the big club's pitching depth is tested down the road.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
