Dane Dunning

The Rangers and Dane Dunning have agreed to a one-year, $2.66M contract to avoid arbitration.

Fantasy Impact

Dunning struggled in 2024, posting a 5.30 ERA and a 1.44 WHIP in 26 games last season. He pitched in the rotation and the bullpen last season, so his role likely will not be determined until spring training.

Dane Dunning struggled through just 3 2/3 innings, allowing two earned runs on seven hits and one walk while striking out five in Saturday's 8-4 loss to the Mariners.

Fantasy Impact

This performance underscores a troubling season for Dunning, whose ERA nudged further north to an unappealing 5.36. His inability to pitch deep into games, coupled with a high WHIP of 1.46, continues to erode his fantasy viability. While his strikeout rate remains decent at 8.6 K/9, the lack of control and propensity for allowing hits are red flags. Fantasy managers should view Dunning as a risky play.

The Rangers recalled Dane Dunning from Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact

Dunning made a few starts in Triple-A. He'll close the season in a middle relief role for Texas.

The Rangers optioned Dane Dunning to Triple-A Round Rock.

Fantasy Impact

Dunning struggled in long relief on Friday. He will head back to Triple-A for Texas.

Dane Dunning allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk while striking out four over four innings in Monday's 4-3 win over the Pirates.

Fantasy Impact

Despite the Rangers' victory, Dunning's performance was less than stellar, failing to go deep into the game and surrendering a few too many hits. His season ERA now sits at an unimpressive 5.00, with a WHIP of 1.40, which are concerning numbers for fantasy managers. His strikeout rate remains decent at 8.9 K/9, but his FIP of 5.08 suggests that his struggles are not solely due to bad luck. Fantasy managers should consider these metrics and his inconsistent performances this season when deciding on his role in their lineups.