Robert Dugger’s MLB.com biography page states that the Athletics have signed him to a minor league contract. Dugger is a right-hander. Due to his assignment to the team’s Arizona Complex League affiliate, Dugger may be receiving a mechanical makeover or just a spring training-style ramp-up before his next assignment, which will likely take him further up the minor league ladder. Following a brief and fruitless stay with the Korea Baseball Organization, Dugger is back playing baseball in North America. Dugger was released at the end of April despite posting a 12.71 ERA over six starts and 22 2/3 innings after agreeing to a one-year, $750K agreement with the SSG Landers over the offseason. Despite those unimpressive results, Dugger, 28, has more recent experience in the Pacific Coast League, so he might now give the A’s some depth in the rotation. Over 146 1/3 Triple-A innings with the Rangers’ highest club in 2023, the righty’s 4.31 ERA stood out as an especially good figure in a league that is very hitter-friendly. Although Dugger’s strikeout and walk rates of 22.6% and 9.5%, respectively, weren’t particularly noteworthy, producing quality innings in the PCL is no small accomplishment, and the Athletics will undoubtedly be curious to see what Dugger can do with their own PCL team at Triple-A Las Vegas.During his four Major League seasons, Dugger pitched for the Marlins, Mariners, Rays, and Reds from 2019 to 22. He finished with a 7.17 ERA. Although Dugger has never been a very strong thrower or strikeout pitcher, he has depended on control to get solid results, even if, over his last three minor league seasons, his walk rates have been relatively low.
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