Braves Acquire Dane Dunning From Rangers

I guess … ?

Final year of arb eligibility is next year, so there’s some 2026 value in play, I suppose.
 
I guess dude man was 2 fWAR starter just in 2023, but he definitely out performed his FIP and expected stats. Gives me Bryce Elder vibes looking at his K and BB numbers.
 
Totally fine move. The Braves have two actual arms in the rotation, and Dunning can at least give them innings and a few solid starts here and there.

They’re “trying” to compete in 2025, but that obviously feels like a stretch. Really, they just needed someone to keep Strider and Holmes from blowing out their arms and avoid running two bullpen games a week.
 
Hey, if the second half of the season is going to be a joyless death slog to 85+ losses, at least I can enjoy the nostalgia of watching a Gator great.
 
Back
Top