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Two Players Elect Free Agency

Two players who saw regular-season action for the two World Series teams have elected minor league agency, according to the official MiLB.com transactions

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Former New York Yankees Infielder Gets Dumped by Rays

The New York Yankees’ farm system has long produced versatile infielders who bounce around the majors, and one of its late-round products is back on the open market.

Oliver Dunn News / Viral Sports News / October 31

Tampa Bay Rays Officially Release 29-Year-Old Infielder

Oliver Dunn has once again reached free agency after the Tampa Bay Rays removed him from their 40-man roster during the 2026 season. The left-handed hitting infielder has elected minor league free agency following an outright assignment to Triple-A Durham earlier in the fall, via MLB transaction records.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rays Place Garrett Cleavinger On 15-Day IL, Select Ty Johnson, Designate Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced three roster moves, including the news that left-hander Garrett Cleavinger has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left forearm

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White Sox Strike a Trade with Rays for Added Pitching Depth

The Chicago White Sox finalized a trade ahead of last night's comeback win over the Seattle Mariners. The team announced the addition of Joe Rock from the Tampa Bay Rays.

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25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Rays Select Oliver Dunn

The Rays announced that they have selected the contract of just-acquired infielder Oliver Dunn from Triple-A Durham. He’ll take the active roster spot of fellow infielder Ben Williamson, who’s headed to the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain.

Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Rays, White Sox Swap Joe Rock For Oliver Dunn

The Rays and White Sox announced a one-for-one trade that sends lefty reliever Joe Rock from Tampa Bay to Chicago. Minor league infielder Oliver Dunn goes to the Rays; Dunn had not been on Chicago’s 40-man roster.

MLB News / South Side Sox / March 6

White Sox make their hits count in 6-0 whitewashing of Arizona

If you are going to produce few hits, might as well make them count. The White Sox chased a morbid offensive effort on Thursday night with one not much better on Friday.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / December 18

Brewers Lose 28-Year-Old Infielder To White Sox In Free Agency

There were likely at least a few Milwaukee Brewers fans who bought Oliver Dunn stock over the last couple of years. Dunn broke camp with the Brewers at the start of last season and got some run at third base.

MLB News / Chicago White Sox on SI / December 15

Infielder Oliver Dunn Signs With Chicago White Sox

The White Sox on Sunday confirmed they have signed infielder Oliver Dunn. Dunn joins the organization on a minor league contract and will be a non-roster invite to camp, according to the team.

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 14

White Sox Sign Oliver Dunn, Tim Elko To Minor League Deals

The White Sox have signed infielders Oliver Dunn and Tim Elko to minor league contracts (SoxMachine’s James Fegan was among the beat writers to report the news.) Dunn’s deal contains an invitation to Chicago’s big league Spring Training camp, though Elko will presumably miss camp due to his ongoing recovery from ACL surgery in October.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / November 10

Brewers Lose 28-Year-Old On-Base Specialist To Free Agency

Breaking through as a position player in Major League Baseball is one of the toughest things to do in all of sports, and this Milwaukee Brewers fringe player is learning that the hard way.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 2, 2025

Brewers outright depth infielder

This is his first outright and he doesn’t have three years of big league service, so he’ll need to accept the assignment.

MLB News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / June 30, 2025

Do Brewers Regret Trade With Phillies For 'Lottery Ticket'?

A trade that the Milwaukee Brewers made with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023 hasn’t turned out well for the Brew Crew. Milwaukee doesn’t have a lot to complain about right now.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 13, 2025

Milwaukee Brewers' Talented Farm System May Prevent Them from Addressing Their Infield Needs

The Milwaukee Brewers have a problem on the left side of their infield. It was an area of major concern coming into the season, where the front office hoped for a solid season from Joey Ortiz and passable offensive production from Oliver Dunn and Caleb Durbin to manage this season.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 6, 2025

Could Milwaukee Brewers Leverage Their Starting Pitching Depth to Swing a Big Trade?

The left side of the Brewers infield has been horrible to start 2025. Joey Ortiz has changed his leg kick, with disastrous results. Vinny Capra won't be long for the major-league roster, and might already be gone, but that Oliver Dunn has been optioned and hasn't even inspired confidence with his s...

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 24, 2025

Why Brewers Look Like Geniuses After Recent Promotion

The Milwaukee Brewers already are looking like they made the right move recently when it comes to the infield. Milwaukee has been pretty solid to kick off the 2025 Major League Baseball season despite pitching injuries.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / April 17, 2025

Brewers Option Torbedo Bat Wielding Infielder To Triple-A Nashville Sounds

The Milwaukee Brewers roster carousel, mostly due to their numerous hurlers on the injured list, continues as the club announced a demotion. The Brewers' infield was one of the team's biggest unanswered questions entering the 2025 campaign following the departure of shortstop Willy Adames, which led Milwaukee to look internally to fill his void.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Yardbarker / February 28, 2025

Spring training could determine who fills Brewers' infield void in 2025

With a lot of depth in the infield, second-year Brewers manager Pat Murphy will have to figure out the perfect combination of players come Opening Day.

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Brewers bullpen falters in 12-8 loss to Mariners

Oliver Dunn goes 3-for-3 with a home run as offense puts up eight runs Box Score The Brewers’ offense came to play tonight, with many of the regulars leading the offense to an eight-run day.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / February 10, 2025

As Brewers Open Spring Training, Oliver Dunn Still Has an Open Lane

Good swing decisions are the top priority for the Milwaukee Brewers, and that mentality has served them extraordinarily well over the last several seasons.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Just Baseball / January 29, 2025

The Brewers Have Some Defensive Changes to Ponder in 2025

Over the course of the past few years, few teams have sent a more sound defensive unit to the field on a nightly basis than the Milwaukee Brewers. In both 2023 and 2024, the Crew finished in the top-10 in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), Ultimate Zone Rating (UZR) and Outs Above Average (OAA).

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 12, 2024

Joey Ortiz & Oliver Dunn: Is There A Method To Pat Murphy’s Madness?

Pat Murphy attributed the last week or so to seeing what Oliver Dunn can do when given the opportunity, and to be fair, Dunn has shown some positives. 50% of his batted balls are at least 95 mph, but unlocking that quality contact consistently has provided issues.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Brewer Fanatic / May 6, 2024

Oliver Dunn's Whiffs Are Getting Between Him and His Strengths at the Plate

Oliver Dunn was a feel-good story out of Brewers camp. A post-hype prospect acquired in a minor trade with the Philadelphia Phillies in November, the 26-year-old infielder flashed the tools of a big-league power bat in Double-A last year.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 8, 2024