Dunning (7-1) earned the win Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits over 8.2 innings against Detroit. He struck out 10 and didn't record a walk.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning tossed eight shutout innings but got into trouble in the ninth and finished one out away from his first career complete game. The left-hander's 10 strikeouts tied his career high, which he set in 2021. Dunning has been excellent in 2023, allowing three or more runs just three times across 18 appearances (10 starts). He holds a 2.69 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 51:21 K:BB across 80.1 innings and should be in store for regular starts moving forward, especially if he keeps pitching at an elite level. Dunning's next start is scheduled during a three-game set in Boston.

Dunning allowed two runs on five hits and two walks while striking out two over seven innings in a no-decision versus the Yankees on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning threw 87 pitches (58 strikes) in his longest outing of the season. While he again lacked dominant strikeout stuff, he's thrown four quality starts over his last eight appearances. The right-hander is at a 2.76 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 41:21 K:BB over 71.2 innings across 17 appearances (nine starts). Dunning is projected for a home start versus the Tigers next week.

Dunning (6-1) picked up the win Saturday, giving up two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings in a 4-2 victory over the Blue Jays. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander delivered his third quality start of the year on 89 pitches (61 strikes), as a three-run second innings by the Rangers gave Dunning all the support he needed. Since moving into the rotation at the beginning of May, he sports a 3.25 ERA and 28:14 K:BB through eight starts and 44.1 innings, and while he hasn't been dominant, he has done an excellent job of keeping the ball in the park -- Daulton Varsho's fourth-inning solo shot was only the fourth homer Dunning has served up in 2023. He's next set to take the mound next weekend, on the road against the Yankees.

Dunning didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 9-6 loss to the Angels, allowing four runs on six hits and five walks over five innings against the Angels. He struck out three.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning walked a season-high five batters and tied his season-worst mark in runs allowed. The right-hander opened the campaign as a long reliever, but he's worked his way into the rotation with Jacob deGrom (elbow) sidelined. Dunning has drawn seven straight starts, posting a 3.52 ERA, 1.38 WHIP and 25:13 K:BB over 38.1 innings, so despite his recent struggles (eight runs allowed over his past 9.2 innings), his overall numbers as a starter are still solid. With deGrom slated for Tommy John surgery, Dunning figures to remain in the rotation for the foreseeable future and is scheduled to pitch again during a three-game weekend set versus the Blue Jays.

Dunning (5-1) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out one over 5.2 innings to earn the win over St. Louis on Tuesday. He also hit a batter.

EDGE Analysis

It was an off day for Dunning, who ceded all four runs on three home runs. He hadn't allowed a homer in the first 48 innings pitched prior to Tuesday. And the four runs were the most he's allowed in any of the six starts as a replacement for Jacob deGrom (elbow). Luckily, Dunning was backed by a powerful Texas lineup, which flipped a 2-0 first-inning deficit by scoring runs in innings two through five to make him a winner. The Rangers announced Tuesday that deGrom will undergo Tommy John surgery, and it's expected Dunning will remain in the rotation.

Dunning will start Tuesday against the Cardinals.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning, who opened the season as a long reliever, continues to fill in for the injured Jacob deGrom (elbow), who was transferred to the 60-day injured list Monday. Tuesday will be Dunning's sixth turn through the rotation, and he should get at least another four before deGrom's earliest return date, June 28. Dunning has a 2.28 ERA with 21 strikeouts and six walks over 27.2 innings as a starter.

Dunning (4-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing three runs on seven hits and a walk over five innings against Detroit. He struck out six.

EDGE Analysis

It's the first time in five starts that Dunning has allowed more than two runs. Still, the 28-year-old Dunning has been excellent since filling in for Jacob deGrom (elbow) in Texas' rotation, pitching to a 2.06 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP and 32:11 K:BB through 32.2 innings this season. He's tentatively lined up to face the Cardinals at home in his next outing.

Dunning was activated from the paternity list ahead of his start Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning didn't wind up missing a turn in the Rangers' rotation while welcoming a new addition to his growing family. The 28-year-old right-hander seems to have earned a permanent starting job with an overall 1.67 ERA through 43 innings (four starts, eight relief appearances) on the season for Texas.

Dunning (paternity) will start Wednesday against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning witnessed the birth of his son over the weekend, and while he still remains on the paternity list, he'll rejoin the team in Detroit and will get back on the mound for the series finale with the Tigers. He'll get a soft re-entry into the rotation, facing off against a Tigers squad that ranks 28th in OPS (.664) and 27th in runs scored per game (3.82).

Dunning was placed on the paternity list Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Dunning will be away from the team for up to three days as he and his wife welcome their newborn baby. Considering he's slated to start Sunday against the Orioles, the Rangers will likely have to call up a new arm to toe the rubber or skip Dunning in the rotation.