Dane Dunning

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13 innings in a 5–3 victory over the Detroit Tigers. [10] [11] [12] With the 2020 Chicago White Sox, Dunning appeared in seven games, compiling a 2–0 record with 3.97 ERA and 35 strikeouts in 34 innings. [13]

Texas Rangers

On December 7, 2020, Chicago traded Dunning and Avery Weems to the Texas Rangers in exchange for Lance Lynn. [14] On June 1, 2021, Dunning recorded his first major league hit, a single off of Colorado Rockies starter Germán Márquez. Dunning finished the 2021 season after posting a 5–10 record with a 4.51 ERA and 114 strikeouts over 117+23 innings. [15]

Dunning went 4–8 with a 4.46 ERA and 137 strikeouts over 153+13 innings for Texas in 2022. He underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip at the end of that September, causing him to miss the end of the season. [16]

Dunning made 35 appearances (26 starts) for the Rangers during the 2023 season, posting a 12-7 record and 3.70 ERA with a career-high 140 strikeouts across 172+23 innings pitched. [17] The Rangers went on to defeat the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 2023 World Series, giving Dunning his first World Series ring. He also received the Texas Rangers Pitcher of the Year award in 2023. [18] Dunning pitched in 26 contests (15 starts) for Texas in 2024, compiling a 5-7 record and 5.31 ERA with 91 strikeouts over 95 innings of work. [19]

On March 25, 2025, Dunning was removed from the 40-man roster and sent outright to the Triple-A Round Rock Express. [20] On April 28, the Rangers selected Dunning's contract, adding him to their active roster. [21] He made one appearance for Texas before being designated for assignment on April 30. [22] Dunning cleared waivers and was sent outright to Round Rock on May 3. [23] On June 23, the Rangers added Dunning back to their active roster. [24] He made one appearance before being optioned back to Round Rock on June 28 to make room for Nathan Eovaldi. [25] Dunning was recalled again on July 1. [26]

Atlanta Braves

On July 17, 2025, Dunning was traded to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for José Ruiz and cash considerations. [27]

Personal life

Dunning is half-Korean, born to a Korean mother, Misu, and an American father, John. He has expressed desire to play for the South Korea national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic. [28] His older brother, Jake, has also pitched in MLB. [29] Dunning married Rachel Castelli in November 2021, and they welcomed a son on May 25, 2023. [30]

References

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  9. Daryl Van Schouwen (November 20, 2019). "Right-handers Zack Burdi, Dane Dunning among seven added to White Sox 40-man roster". Chicago Sun-Times . Retrieved November 20, 2019.
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  21. "Rangers Designate Daniel Robert For Assigment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 28, 2025.
  22. "Rangers Select Tucker Barnhart, Designate Dane Dunning For Assignment". mlbtraderumors.com. Retrieved April 30, 2025.
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  26. "Rangers Place OF Evan Carter on Bereavement List, Recall RHP Dane Dunning, Select OF Billy McKinney". MLB. July 1, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  27. "Rangers Acquire RHP José Ruiz, Cash Considerations From Atlanta Braves In Exchange For RHP Dane Dunning". MLB.com. Retrieved July 18, 2025.
  28. "Half-Korean White Sox pitcher Dane Dunning would 'love to play' for Korea". koreatimes. September 11, 2020. Retrieved September 12, 2020.
  29. Kane, Colleen (May 4, 2017). "Prospect Dane Dunning eager to pitch with brother in White Sox organization". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  30. "Dane Dunning Welcomes Newborn Son". Sports Illustrated. May 27, 2023.
Dane Dunning
Dane Dunning pitching for the Birmingham Barons in 2018 (Cropped).jpg
Dunning with the Birmingham Barons in 2018
Atlanta Braves – No. 34
Pitcher
Born: (1994-12-20) December 20, 1994 (age 30)
Orange Park, Florida, U.S.
Bats: Right
Throws: Right
MLB debut
August 19, 2020, for the Chicago White Sox