Dugger accepted an outright assignment to Triple-A Louisville on Sunday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger had the choice of electing free agency after going unclaimed off waivers, but he may have decided that sticking in the Reds organization was his best option as he looks to make his way back to the big leagues. He was added to the 40-man roster ahead of the second game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates and struck out five over 3.2 scoreless innings, only to get designated for assignment a day later.

Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was DFA'd for a second time by the Reds on Friday after he had his contract selected ahead of Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader with the Pirates. He tossed 3.2 scoreless innings while allowing two hits and two walks with five strikeouts in the contest. He will now likely return to Triple-A Louisville after he passes through waivers.

Dugger had his contract selected by the Reds ahead of Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds in mid-May but stuck around the organization after clearing waivers, and he'll now receive another chance in the majors. The 27-year-old could serve as the bulk pitcher for Thursday's nightcap since starter Jeff Hoffman hasn't completed two innings or more since late May. Dugger has given up six runs with a 12:1 K:BB over 8.1 innings between his single appearances with Cincinnati and Tampa Bay this year.

Dugger cleared waivers Monday and was outrighted to Triple-A Louisville, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was designated for assignment Saturday after allowing six runs in 8.1 innings of relief. He has the right to refuse his outright assignment and elect free agency, though it's not yet clear whether he'll exercise that right.

Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger's contract was selected by Cincinnati on Thursday, but he didn't make any appearances during his stint with the major-league club. If he clears waivers, the right-hander will likely report to Triple-A Louisville.

Dugger's contract was selected by the Reds on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was designated for assignment Sunday but is back in the big leagues less than a week later with Lucas Sims (back) heading to the injured list. Dugger owns a career 7.29 ERA at the major-league level has allowed six runs in 8.1 innings of relief this season, though his 12:1 K:BB gives reason for at least a bit of optimism.

The Reds outrighted Dugger to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The 26-year-old righty will remain in the organization after none of MLB's other 29 teams put in a waiver claim for him when was designated for assignment Sunday. The Reds removed Dugger from the 40-man roster one day after he made his Cincinnati debut in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader with the Pirates. He started that contest and gave up three earned runs over three innings while striking out five.

Dugger was designated for assignment by the Reds on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was claimed off waivers by the Reds on Wednesday and pitched out of the bullpen during Saturday's doubleheader, and he gave up three runs on five hits with five strikeouts and a walk over three innings. The 26-year-old could be headed to Triple-A Louisville if he passes through waivers unclaimed.

Dugger should be available to serve as a bulk reliever behind opener Dauri Moreta in the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

Dugger was initially expected to start Saturday's nightcap before the Reds announced that Moreta would serve as the opener. Although Dugger won't begin the game on the mound, he should still be available to provide length out of the bullpen after Moreta exits.

Dugger is no longer listed as the projected starter for the second game of Saturday's doubleheader against the Pirates, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Reds haven't given any indication that Dugger is hurt, but the team now lists the projected starter as TBD for Saturday's nightcap. As long as the right-hander isn't dealing with an injury, it's possible that he'll be available out of the bullpen for the second game of the twin bill.