Dugger signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Tuesday, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander spent last season at Triple-A Las Vegas with the A's and had a 4.79 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 87:56 K:BB over 94 innings. Dugger has a poor track record across parts of four MLB seasons with a 7.17 ERA in 27 appearances, so he'll likely need a standout performance at Triple-A Round Rock in order to get a look with the big club.

Dugger signed a one-year, $900,000 contract with the SSG Landers of the KBO on Thursday, Dan Kurtz of MyKBO.net reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger pitched in the Rangers' organization throughout the 2023 campaign and managed a 4.31 ERA and 1.43 WHIP across 146.1 innings. His experience in the major leagues has predominantly come as a reliever in recent years, so it's unclear how he'll be used by the Landers.

Dugger signed a minor-league contract with the Rangers on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger has compiled 86.2 innings between four different teams at the major-league level since 2019, posting an ugly 7.17 ERA over that stretch. The 27-year-old will probably join the rotation at Triple-A Round Rock.

Dugger (shoulder) was activated from the 15-day injured list and designated for assignment Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger has been on the shelf since Aug. 5 due to a shoulder injury. He gave up five earned runs while walking nine and striking out seven in 7.2 innings across four rehab appearances.

Dugger (shoulder) could begin a rehab assignment Sunday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger began a throwing program in late August and will have a chance to return to game action in the minors just under two weeks later. The right-hander has been on the injured list since Aug. 8 due to right shoulder pain, so it seems likely that he'll require multiple rehab appearances prior to rejoining the Reds.

Dugger (shoulder) was spotted playing catch on the field Monday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger will likely increase the distance of his flat-ground throwing in the days to come before advancing to bullpen sessions and, eventually, facing hitters. The 27-year-old righty has been on the shelf since Aug. 8 with shoulder pain and may not have enough time left in the season to build up for a starting role.

The Reds placed Dugger on the 15-day injured list Monday with right shoulder pain.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger joined the Cincinnati rotation on Friday and allowing five runs on four hits over four innings in a loss to Milwaukee, and he appears to have picked up the shoulder injury in the process. His move to the IL is unfortunate timing, as Dugger appeared primed to receive multiple turns through the rotation after Hunter Greene (shoulder) was placed on the IL on Friday and after the Reds moved Luis Castillo to the Mariners ahead of last week's trade deadline.

Dugger (0-1) allowed five runs on four hits and four walks with two strikeouts in four innings, taking the loss versus the Brewers on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger's first start of the year was less than impressive, as he threw only 39 of 73 pitches for strikes. He gave up all five runs in the first two innings, allowing a two-run home run to Rowdy Tellez and a three-run blast to Tyrone Taylor. Dugger has a 6.19 ERA, 1.63 WHIP and 19:7 K:BB in 16 innings across four appearances (one start). With the Reds in full-on rebuild mode, the right-hander should have a chance to showcase himself as a starter over the next two months. Assuming he gets another turn in the rotation, it would likely be a road start versus the Mets next week.

Dugger's contract was selected by the Reds ahead of Friday's start against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger's first three major-league appearances of the season came as a reliever, but he's worked mainly as a starter in the minors and has posted a 4.30 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 58.2 innings over 15 appearances (12 starts). The right-hander will likely be considered for a spot in the Reds' rotation after the team traded Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle.

The Reds will select Dugger's contract from Triple-A Louisville and have him start Friday's game against the Brewers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 27-year-old is already with the team on the taxi squad and will officially join the 26-man roster ahead of Friday's series opener. Duggar has a 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 17:3 K:BB across 12 innings this season, and he's been designated for assignment after each of his three appearances in the majors this year. He covered 3.2 scoreless frames his last time out and could be in the mix for a rotation spot after Luis Castillo and Tyler Mahle we're shipped out at the trade deadline.