Dane Dunning Traded to Atlanta Braves in Exchange for José Ruiz

Right-handed swingman Dane Dunning has been traded from the Texas Rangers to the Atlanta Braves, with the Rangers receiving righty reliever José Ruiz and cash in return. Dunning, 30, posted a 3.38 ERA over 10⅔ innings in five bullpen appearances for Texas this season, following a 2024 campaign where he had a 5.31 ERA. With the Braves facing significant injuries to their rotation, Dunning could potentially serve as a rotation option, adding to his career record of 26-32 with a 4.36 ERA over 122 games for Texas since being acquired in December 2020.