Dunning allowed one hit and struck out one over a scoreless relief inning in Friday's 10-5 loss to Oakland.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday and, as manager Chris Woodward told Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News, the plan was to have him throw an inning of relief Friday. Dunning, who should get another three or four starts before the end of the season, will gradually build up to throw 80 or 90 pitches. That aligns with the organization's season-long plan for Dunning, who has been kept on a pitch limit. The right-hander entered 2021 having thrown just 34 innings since 2018.

Dunning (undisclosed) was reinstated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Although Glenn Otto will start Friday's game against the Athletics, Dunning is expected to pitch a relief inning at some point. Following Friday's appearance out of the bullpen, the 26-year-old is expected to make three or four starts across the final few weeks of the regular season, Justice delos Santos of MLB.com reports.

Dunning plans to return from the COVID-19 injured list Friday to pitch an inning in the Rangers' series opener in Oakland, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning has been on the COVID-19 IL since Aug. 25, with his two-plus-week layoff suggesting that he most likely tested positive for the virus. The right-hander is in the process of regaining conditioning, and he appears to be feeling good after he tossed 23 pitches in a simulated game Monday. The Rangers' plans for Dunning over the rest of the season aren't entirely clear, but if he does in fact return Friday, he'll likely be limited to a bullpen role or working as an opener in front of Glenn Otto. Since Texas isn't sending Dunning out on a minor-league rehab assignment in which he would be able to build up his pitch count, he may not fill a traditional starting role for the remaining three weeks of September.

Dunning (undisclosed) threw 23 pitches in a live batting practice session Monday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers haven't officially announced whether or not Dunning tested positive for coronavirus, but he's been on the COVID-19 injured list for nearly two weeks now, so it's likely that he did. Previous reports indicated that Dunning could be activated to start this weekend in Oakland, and his session Monday seems to put him on that path.

Dunning is expected to return from the COVID-19 injured list during the Rangers' current road trip and could be called upon to start next weekend in Oakland, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning hit the injured list as part of the team's late-August coronavirus outbreak. He hasn't made a rehab assignment, but it's possible he returns to the team without one.

Dunning (undisclosed) was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Chris Halicke of SI.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the Rangers haven't announced whether Dunning has tested positive for the virus, he won't be able to make his scheduled turn through the rotation Wednesday. Left-hander Jake Latz's contract was selected from Triple-A Round Rock to serve as Wednesday's starter, and it's not yet clear when Dunning will be able to return.

Dunning will be placed on the COVID-19 IL and will not start Wednesday against Cleveland, Levi Weaver of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

While the move won't be made official until later in the week, Dunning will miss at least his next start after being placed on the COVID-19 IL. It's not clear if the right-hander has tested positive for the virus, so it remains to be seen if he'll be elgible to return before 10-days. Jake Latz will be recalled to start in his place Wednesday.

Dunning (5-8) allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out only one in 4.2 innings, taking the loss versus Boston on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning allowed runs to score in the first and second innings before settling down. He then ran into trouble in the fifth, yielding a short solo shot to Xander Bogaerts and a two-run double to Alex Verdugo. Dunning sports a 4.31 ERA with a mediocre 1.42 WHIP and 98:36 K:BB across 104.1 innings this year. He's projected to make his next start at home versus Houston next weekend, which is a fairly unfavorable matchup.

Dunning allowed two runs on four hits and two walks over 4.2 innings in Friday's win over Oakland. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning looked smooth out of the gate, allowing just two Oakland batters to reach base through four shutout frames. He stumbled in the fifth, allowing two runs before he was removed from the contest. It was his first start since Aug. 2 after a stint on the injured list with an ankle injury. The second-year righty has given up three or fewer runs in seven straight outings, dropping his season ERA to 4.06 through 99.2 innings this season. Dunning is lined up to face Seattle at home next week.

Dunning (ankle) was activated from the 10-day injured list ahead of his start Friday against the A's.

EDGE Analysis

He missed the minimum time with the knee injury and did not require a rehab assignment. Dunning has a 3.38 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and eight strikeouts in 16 innings over three starts since the All-Star break.