Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers
GALVESTON COUNTY, TEXAS, JUL 18 – The Rangers traded struggling pitcher Dane Dunning to the Braves to manage payroll and roster flexibility before the trade deadline, acquiring reliever José Ruiz and cash in return.
- Thursday’s deal saw the Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash, exchanging Dane Dunning from the Braves.
- Struggling out of camp led to trading Dane Dunning, as the Rangers sought payroll flexibility near the CBT threshold.
- After being outrighted to Triple-A Gwinnett on June 22, Ruiz was traded from Atlanta to Texas and will report to Triple-A Round Rock.
- To clear a roster spot, Atlanta designated Jesse Chavez, citing injuries to Sale, Schwellenbach, López, and Smith-Shawver.
- Tomorrow, Texas plans to boost its roster with Rowdy Tellez, with Jon Gray’s return expected next week, setting the stage for roster flexibility.
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Rangers acquire José Ruiz and cash from the Braves for Dane Dunning in swap of right-handers
The Texas Rangers acquired right-hander José Ruiz and cash considerations from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday for right-hander Dane Dunning.
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