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Healthy for spring training Dunn (back) will start at third base and bat cleanup in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Diamondbacks.

Impact After a standout performance last spring, Dunn secured a spot on the Brewers' Opening Day roster. He slashed .221/.282./316 with one home run and three stolen bases in 104 plate appearances for Milwaukee, but he didn't see any action after mid-June due to a disc issue in his back. The 27-year-old seems to be back to full health again following a lengthy layoff, and he's already off to another hot start this spring, going 4-for-9 with a home run, a walk and two stolen bases through his first three spring games. Dunn is once again competing for a utility infield role with the Brewers, though he could be in the mix for a strong-side platoon role at third base if Milwaukee opts not to carry infield prospect Caleb Durbin on its Opening Day roster.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Moves to 60-day IL The Brewers transferred Dunn (back) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Monday, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports.

Impact Dunn hasn't played at any level since June 12, with his last appearance coming with the Brewers before he was optioned to Triple-A Nashville on June 19. The Brewers later revoked the transaction June 27, instead placing him on their 10-day injured list with a back strain. Though Brewers manager Pat Murphy said after Dunn's placement on the 10-day IL that the utility infielder would be sidelined for at least one month, the 26-year-old's move to the 60-day IL now indicates that Milwaukee is preparing for him to miss at least two months. In a corresponding move, Brewers selected the contract of outfielder Brewer Hicklen to take Dunn's spot on the 40-man roster.

JULY 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer starting Sunday Dunn was scratched from Sunday's lineup against the White Sox.

Impact The 26-year-old was set to receive his first start in a week Sunday, but he'll instead sit as William Contreras and Willy Adames were late additions to the lineup. Joey Ortiz has established himself as Milwaukee's everyday third baseman, so Dunn is unlikely to see much playing time while the infield group remains healthy.

JUNE 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steals bag, goes deep Dunn went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Mariners.

Impact Dunn launched his first career home run in the fourth inning and then recorded his first MLB steal in the eighth. The 26-year-old was 3-for-12 with a 1:5 BB:K through his first four MLB appearances before Friday's breakout. He'll need to continue swinging the bat well to maintain playing time with the Brewers.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Steals bag, goes deep Dunn went 2-for-4 with a home run, two RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Mariners.

Impact Dunn launched his first career home run in the fourth inning and then recorded his first MLB steal in the eighth. The 26-year-old was 3-for-12 with a 1:5 BB:K through his first four MLB appearances before Friday's breakout. He'll need to continue swinging the bat well to maintain playing time with the Brewers.

APRIL 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Big stage, big moment': Dunn makes first Opening Day roster with Crew NEW YORK -- The Brewers have finalized their Opening Day roster -- and for the last player on the team, the call came out of nowhere. Infiel...

MARCH 28, 2024 • MLB.COM

Lands in Milwaukee The Brewers acquired Dunn from the Phillies in exchange for Hendry Mendez and Robert Moore on Tuesday, Corey Seidman of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Dunn needs to be added to the 40-man roster in order to be protected from the Rule 5 Draft, a move which will now be the Brewers' responsibility. The 26-year-old is coming off an excellent 2023 campaign at Double-A Reading where he slashed .271/.396/.506 with 21 home runs and 16 stolen bases. He then followed that up with a 1.071 OPS during the Arizona Fall League. Dunn has mostly played second base but also has experience at third base, shortstop and left field.

NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE