Robert Dugger - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Links up with Texas Dugger signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Impact The right-hander spent last season at Triple-A Las Vegas with the A's and had a 4.79 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 87:56 K:BB over 94 innings. Dugger has a poor track record across parts of four MLB seasons with a 7.17 ERA in 27 appearances, so he'll likely need a standout performance at Triple-A Round Rock in order to get a look with the big club.

MAY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to KBO Dugger signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the SSG Landers of the KBO on Thursday, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports.

Impact Dugger pitched in the Rangers' organization throughout the 2023 campaign and managed a 4.31 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 146.1 innings. His experience in the major leagues has predominantly come as a reliever in recent years, so it's unclear how he'll be used by the Landers.

NOVEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Booted from 40-man Dugger (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list and designated for assignment Tuesday.

Impact Dugger has been on the shelf since Aug. 5 due to a shoulder injury. He gave up five earned runs while walking nine and striking out seven in 7.2 innings across four rehab appearances.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bassitt hounds Reds, Marte homers early, Mets win again 5-1

Chris Bassitt scattered eight hits over eight innings and Starling Marte hit a two-run homer in the first, leading the New York Mets to a 5-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds

AUGUST 9, 2022 • Associated Press

Goes on IL The Reds placed Dugger on the 15-day injured list Monday with right shoulder pain.

Impact Dugger joined the Cincinnati rotation on Friday and allowing five runs on four hits over four innings in a loss to Milwaukee, and he appears to have picked up the shoulder injury in the process. His move to the IL is unfortunate timing, as Dugger appeared primed to receive multiple turns through the rotation after Hunter Greene (shoulder) was placed on the IL on Friday and after the Reds moved Luis Castillo to the Mariners ahead of last week's trade deadline.

AUGUST 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss Friday Dugger (0-1) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks with two strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss versus the Brewers on Friday.

Impact Dugger's first start of the year was less than impressive, as he threw only 39 of 73 pitches for strikes. He gave up all five runs in the first two innings, allowing a two-run home run to Rowdy Tellez and a three-run blast to Tyrone Taylor. Dugger has a 6.19 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB in 16 innings across four appearances (one start). With the Reds in full-on rebuild mode, the right-hander should have a chance to showcase himself as a starter over the next two months. Assuming he gets another turn in the rotation, it would likely be a road start versus the Mets next week.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected prior to start Dugger's contract was selected by the Reds ahead of Friday's start against the Brewers.

Impact Dugger's first three major-league appearances of the season came as a reliever, but he's worked mainly as a starter in the minors and has posted a 4.30 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 58.2 innings over 15 appearances (12 starts). The right-hander will likely be considered for a spot in the Reds' rotation after the team traded Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle.

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Friday The Reds will select Dugger's contract from Triple-A Louisville and have him start Friday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 27-year-old is already with the team on the taxi squad and will officially join the 26-man roster ahead of Friday's series opener. Duggar has a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB across 12 innings this season, and he's been designated for assignment after each of his three appearances in the majors this year. He covered 3.2 scoreless frames his last time out and could be in the mix for a rotation spot with Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle shipped out at the trade deadline.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A Dugger accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dugger had the choice of electing free agency after going unclaimed off waivers, but he may have decided that sticking in the Reds organization was his best option as he looks to make his way back to the big leagues. He was added to the 40-man roster ahead of the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates and struck out five over 3.2 scoreless innings, only to get designated for assignment a day later.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd Friday Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dugger was DFA'd for a second time by the Reds on Friday after he had his contract selected ahead of Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates. He tossed 3.2 scoreless innings while allowing two hits and two walks with five strikeouts in the contest. He will now likely return to Triple-A Louisville after he passes through waivers.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected by Cincy Dugger had his contract selected by the Reds ahead of Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds in mid-May but stuck around the organization after clearing waivers, and he'll now receive another chance in the majors. The 27-year-old could serve as the bulk pitcher for Thursday's nightcap since starter Jeff Hoffman hasn't completed two innings or more since late May. Dugger has given up six runs with a 12:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings between his single appearances with Cincinnati and Tampa Bay this year.

JULY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers Dugger cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Dugger was designated for assignment Saturday after allowing six runs in 8.1 innings of relief. He has the right to refuse his outright assignment and elect free agency, though it's not yet clear whether he'll exercise that right.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Saturday.

Impact Dugger's contract was selected by Cincinnati on Thursday, but he didn't make any appearances during his stint with the major-league club. If he clears waivers, the right-hander will likely report to Triple-A Louisville.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Dugger's contract was selected by the Reds on Thursday.

Impact Dugger was designated for assignment Sunday but is back in the big leagues less than a week later with Lucas Sims (back) heading to the injured list. Dugger owns a career 7.29 ERA at the major-league level has allowed six runs in 8.1 innings of relief this season, though his 12:1 K:BB gives reason for at least a bit of optimism.

MAY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Stays in Cincinnati organization The Reds outrighted Dugger to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact The 26-year-old righty will remain in the organization after none of MLB's other 29 teams put in a waiver claim for him when was designated for assignment Sunday. The Reds removed Dugger from the 40-man roster one day after he made his Cincinnati debut in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Pirates. He started that contest and gave up three earned runs over three innings while striking out five.

MAY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Cincinnati Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Dugger was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Wednesday and pitched out of the bullpen during Saturday's doubleheader, and he gave up three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and a walk over three innings. The 26-year-old could be headed to Triple-A Louisville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

MAY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Available out of bullpen Dugger should be available to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Dauri Moreta in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincin...

Impact Dugger was initially expected to start Saturday's nightcap before the Reds announced that Moreta would serve as the opener. Although Dugger won't begin the game on the mound, he should still be available to provide length out of the bullpen after Moreta exits.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Status for Game 2 in flux Dugger is no longer listed as the projected starter for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The Reds haven't given any indication that Dugger is hurt, but the team now lists the projected starter as TBD for Saturday's nightcap. As long as the right-hander isn't dealing with an injury, it's possible that he'll be available out of the bullpen for the second game of the twin bill.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Game 2 of twin bill Dugger is scheduled to start the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Dugger will be making his Reds debut in a starting role after Cincinnati claimed him off waivers from the Rays earlier this week. In his lone appearance with the Rays on May 1, Dugger worked 5.1 innings out of the bullpen, so he should be sufficiently stretched out for a starting role Saturday. Assuming Luis Castillo (shoulder) returns from the injured list during the upcoming week, Dugger will likely be moved to the bullpen following his start against the Pirates.

MAY 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tellez sets Brewers record with 8 RBIs in 18-4 rout of Reds

Rowdy Tellez homered twice and set a Milwaukee Brewers record with eight RBIs to extend his recent power surge in an 18-4 blowout of the reeling Cincinnati Reds

MAY 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Margot's two-run single puts Rays past slumping A's 3-0

Manuel Margot broke a scoreless tie with a two-run single in the eighth inning and the Tampa Bay Rays blanked the Oakland Athletics 3-0 to complete a three-game sweep

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Reds claim RHP Robert Dugger off waivers from Tampa Bay

The Cincinnati Reds have claimed right-hander Robert Dugger off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays

MAY 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Claimed by Reds Dugger was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Dugger made his Rays debut Sunday against Minnesota and allowed three runs while striking out seven in 5.1 relief innings. After being designated for assignment Monday, the right-hander will find a new home with the Reds. He doesn't have any options remaining, so he'll presumably join the major-league roster and is a candidate to start one of the two games in Saturday's doubleheader against Pittsburgh.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Díaz homers, Rays use balanced offense to beat A's 6-1

Yandy Díaz led off the game with a home run to back right-hander Drew Rassmussen’s second straight winning start, and the Tampa Bay Rays used a balanced offense to beat the Oakland...

MAY 3, 2022 • Associated Press

Designated for assignment Dugger was designated for assignment by the Rays on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Dugger's contract was selected Sunday, but he'll exit both the active and 40-man rosters just one day later. He soaked up 5.1 innings out of the bullpen Sunday against the Twins, allowing three runs on eight hits while striking out seven, but he could wind up waiting a while for his next opportunity now that he's off the 40-man roster.

MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Bassitt hounds Reds, Marte homers early, Mets win again 5-1

Tellez sets Brewers record with 8 RBIs in 18-4 rout of Reds

Margot's two-run single puts Rays past slumping A's 3-0

Reds claim RHP Robert Dugger off waivers from Tampa Bay

Díaz homers, Rays use balanced offense to beat A's 6-1