The Rangers on Thursday began the rush to the trading deadline by sending right-hander Dane Dunning to Atlanta for reliever José Ruiz and cash considerations. The Rangers are believed to have netted a small financial savings, which could come in handy if the club chooses to pursue a late-inning reliever.

The Dane Dunning era of the Texas Rangers is officially over. Dunning -- who was the Rangers’ Pitcher of the Year as voted on by the local BBWAA chapter in both 2021 and 2023 -- was traded to the Brav

The Texas Rangers announced on Thursday that they traded pitcher Dane Dunning to the Atlanta Braves for pitcher José Ruiz and cash considerations.