Caden Dana SP LAA Sun 9/28/25 1:18 AM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
Dana (0-4) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Astros.
EDGE Analysis
Dana had his longest start in the majors, and he was efficient in throwing 67 of 93 pitches for strikes. He still gave up three home runs, which accounted for all five runs on his line, matching his season high in runs allowed. The right-hander concludes the campaign with a 6.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB through 32.1 innings across seven appearances (five starts) in the majors. Dana will need to show better command to have a chance at securing a rotation spot on a full-time basis in 2026.
Caden Dana SP LAA Mon 9/22/25 1:08 AM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
Dana took the loss Sunday against Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings.
EDGE Analysis
Dana gave up a solo homer to Blaine Crim in the fourth inning for one of the only three hits he allowed, but he was nonetheless handed his third straight loss after the Angels' offense managed just a single run of support in the defeat. It was the first time the right-hander has completed six innings this season, greatly building on his previous outings, and he now owns a 6.39 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 28:17 K:BB across 25.1 innings.
Caden Dana SP LAA Wed 9/17/25 9:25 AM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
Dana (0-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out four.
EDGE Analysis
Dana struggled to settle in Tuesday, surrendering runs in each of the four innings he pitched. The Angels like his raw stuff and strikeout potential, but consistency has remained an issue both in the minors and the majors. Across 18 starts and 82 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake, he carries a 5.93 ERA and 1.59 WHIP, while his five MLB outings have produced a 7.45 ERA and 1.86 WHIP over 19.1 innings.
Caden Dana SP LAA Tue 9/9/25 1:57 AM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
Dana (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on five hits and five walks over 4.2 innings in a 12-3 loss to the Twins. He struck out nine.
EDGE Analysis
Dana flashed both his potential and his flaws in his latest outing, piling up nine strikeouts but also issuing five walks and serving up two home runs. The right-hander has made four big-league appearances this season, including two starts since being recalled Sept. 3, and sits with a 6.32 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 15.2 innings. While his 19 strikeouts show the swing-and-miss upside, 11 walks and continued issues with home runs highlight the command struggles holding him back.
Caden Dana SP LAA Sun 9/7/25 6:51 PM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
Dana is slated to start Monday's game against the Twins in Anaheim.
EDGE Analysis
He'll remain in the rotation for another turn after he limited the Royals to two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk over five innings last Wednesday upon getting recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Through three outings (one start) in the big leagues on the season, Dana owns a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 11 innings. Dana should be able to maintain a starting role for the Angels for the rest of the season, and if he closes the campaign on a high note, he could have an inside track on a spot in the Opening Day rotation heading into spring training.
Caden Dana SP LAA Wed 9/3/25 4:08 PM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
The Angels recalled Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of his start Wednesday in Kansas City.
EDGE Analysis
Dana will be making his first appearance at the big-league level since late May. The 21-year-old holds a 5.93 ERA through 82 frames in Triple-A this season and has permitted 16 earned runs in 16.1 innings at the big-league level. With Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Tyler Anderson (oblique) both on the shelf, Dana could receive multiple turns through the Los Angeles rotation.
Caden Dana SP LAA Tue 9/2/25 10:59 PM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
The Angels will recall Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Wednesday's game against the Royals, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Tyler Anderson (oblique) both on the shelf with injuries, the Angels will turn to Dana to make a spot start Wednesday. The 21-year-old hasn't fared well in the majors throughout his young career, allowing 16 earned runs in 16.1 innings while striking out 14 batters and walking 12. He also carries a 5.93 ERA through 82 frames in Triple-A this season, making him an extremely risky fantasy option against a Royals offense that boasts a .763 OPS since Aug. 1.
Caden Dana SP LAA Sun 5/25/25 3:40 PM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Dana was called up by the Halos on Saturday, and he'll return to the minors after giving up three runs over three innings out of the bullpen in a 6-2 loss to the Marlins. The right-hander should return to the rotation at Salt Lake, where he has a 5.21 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB over 38 innings this season.
Caden Dana SP LAA Sat 5/24/25 7:23 PM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
The Angels recalled Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Dana has spent most of the season in Triple-A, where he has a 3-4 record across eight starts with a 5.21 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB across 38 innings. He made an appearance out of the Angels' bullpen against the Guardians on April 4, when he allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings. The Angels designated Shaun Anderson for assignment in order to make room on the 26-man roster for Dana, who is expected to serve in a long relief role out of the bullpen, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.
Caden Dana SP LAA Sun 4/6/25 3:12 PM
Caden Dana
SP LAA
The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Dana's stay with the Angels lasted just two days, as he was recalled from Triple-A on Friday and appeared out of the bullpen later that night in an 8-6 loss to the Guardians. Since he covered three innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits and one walk in that appearance, Dana was unlikely to be available for another day or two, so the Angels opted to swap him off the active roster in favor of a fresh arm in right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks, who was called up from Salt Lake. Dana is expected to move back into the rotation upon his return to the Triple-A club.