ROBERT DUGGER NEWS

Tatis hits 50th career homer, Padres rout Mariners 16-1

Fernando Tatis Jr. became the fastest shortstop in history to hit 50 home runs, punctuating his three-run shot with a bat flip, and made another spectacular defensive play for the...

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Positive test leads Mariners to place 4 on COVID-19 IL

Four Seattle relievers were placed on the COVID-19 injured list after the Mariners reported a positive test within the team

MAY 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On COVID IL Dugger was placed on the injured list due to a potential positive COVID-19 test to a member of the Mariners' pitching staff.

Impact Anthony Misiewicz, Drew Steckenrider and Will Vest were placed on the IL in the same flurry of moves, so one of the four tested positive for COVID-19 and the others are being held out due to contact tracing. Several pitchers from Triple-A were recalled in corresponding moves.

MAY 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fires three scoreless innings Dugger pitched the first three innings Sunday, allowing a walk while striking out four in the win over Cleveland. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Dugger got his first start of the season Sunday and he did not allow a hit through three innings. The 25-year-old has a 1.64 ERA and a 0.82 WHIP in 11 innings this season. He allowed runs in only one appearance this year. The pitcher is proving why he should remain in the Mariners' bullpen permanently and he could see more high-leverage innings because of his recent performance.

MAY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Seattle’s bullpen (13 K’s, 2 R) outduels Bieber SEATTLE -- Robert Dugger and Paul Sewald weren’t on the Mariners’ Opening Day roster, had a limited innings leash heading into Sunday’s game...

MAY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Mariners snap Bieber's strikeout streak, beat Indians 3-2

Mitch Haniger hit two doubles and the Seattle Mariners snapped Shane Bieber’s record strikeout streak, beating the Cleveland Indians 3-2

MAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets starting nod Sunday Dugger will start a bullpen game for Seattle against Cleveland on Sunday, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Mariners have stuck with a six-man rotation in the absence of Marco Gonzales (forerarm), with a rotating cast of characters filling Gonzales' spot. Dugger will be the latest to take the ball in what will be his second career start. The right-hander is off to a nice start to his Mariners career (2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP), but he has not thrown more than three innings in an appearance this season, and that trend will likely continue Sunday.

MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haniger, Moore homer, Mariners beat Indians 7-3

Mitch Haniger hit his 12th home run, Justus Sheffield picked up a win against the team that drafted him and the Seattle Mariners beat the Cleveland Indians 7-3

MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sheffield, Mariners relievers shut down Angels for 2-0 win

Justus Sheffield shook off early control problems to allow just two hits over six innings, leading the Seattle Mariners to a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels

MAY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Put right to work upon arrival Dugger fired two scoreless innings in a loss to the Astros on Monday, allowing two hits while not issuing any walks or recording any strikeouts.

Impact Dugger was able to preserve some of his fellow relievers' arms by handling the final pair of frames after being recalled from the alternate training site earlier in the day. The 25-year-old was making his Mariners regular-season debut and could stick as a multi-inning option out of the bullpen for the time being, but he's likely to handle mostly low-leverage work.

APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Altuve helps Astros beat Mariners 5-2 after COVID-19 bout

Jose Altuve had three hits and two RBIs in his return after testing positive for COVID-19, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Called up by Seattle Dugger was recalled by the Mariners on Monday.

Impact Dugger joined the major-league club as the 27th man for a doubleheader in mid-April, but he'll now rejoin the bullpen after left-hander Nick Margevicius (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday. Dugger made four appearances (one start) for Miami last year and posted a 12.66 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 10.2 innings.

APRIL 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned after twin bill Dugger was optioned to the alternate training site after Thursday's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact The 25-year-old joined the club as the 27th man for the doubleheader, and he'll return to the alternate site as expected. Dugger did not make an appearance in either contest Thursday.

APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Haniger homers in both games, Mariners sweep O's 4-2, 2-1

Mitch Haniger became the first Seattle player to homer out of the leadoff spot in both ends of a doubleheader, hitting a tiebreaking drive in the second game that led the Mariners...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Selected as 27th man Thursday Dugger's contract was selected Thursday, and he'll be the 27th man for the day's doubleheader against the Orioles.

Impact He was cast off the 40-man roster in February but is back to add bullpen depth for a day. Dugger could be designated for assignment again the next time Seattle needs to add someone to the 40-man roster.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners finalize $7M, 2-year deal with reliever Ken Giles

The Seattle Mariners have finalized a $7 million, two-year contract with reliever Ken Giles that includes a club option for the 2023 season

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

DFA'd by Seattle Dugger was designated for assignment by the Mariners on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old was claimed off waivers from the Marlins in December, but his time on the 40-man roster with the Mariners didn't last long. Dugger could remain with the organization if he goes unclaimed on waivers this time around.

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Seattle Dugger was claimed off waivers by the Mariners on Monday.

Impact The Marlins apparently designated Dugger for assignment after he logged a 12.66 ERA and 2.25 WHIP in 10.2 innings (one start) this past season. He came up as a starter, so while he didn't have much success in that role above Double-A, the Mariners could give him a chance to get stretched out this spring.

DECEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down by Marlins Dugger was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site Monday.

Impact Dugger allowed five runs on six hits and one walk while striking out zero over 2.1 innings Sunday against the Nationals, and he'll head back to the alternate training site just one day later. The right-hander has struggled over a limited sample this season, and it's unclear whether he'll be a part of the Marlins' bullpen should the team qualify for the postseason.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson's 3 HRs help Marlins earn split against Nats, 14-3

Brian Anderson tied franchise records with three homers and seven RBIs to help the Miami Marlins earn a doubleheader split by beating the Washington Nationals 14-3

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent back down Dugger was returned to the Marlins' alternate training site following Friday's doubleheader against the Phillies, Andre Fernandez of Sirius XM Radio reports.

Impact Dugger served as the 29th man for Friday's twin bill and allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out two over four innings.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Stanek returns from IL to rejoin bullpen The Marlins bullpen gained more experience and another hard thrower on Friday as right-hander Ryne Stanek was reinstated from the injured li...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Stanek returns from IL to rejoin bullpen The Marlins bullpen gained more experience and another hard thrower on Friday as right-hander Ryne Stanek was reinstated from the injured li...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • MLB.COM

Sent to alternate site Dugger was optioned to the alternate training site Friday.

Impact Dugger was activated off the injured list last week and allowed four runs over one inning during his lone appearance. Ryne Stanek (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move Friday.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sánchez pinch slam, Hicks HR help Yanks take 2 from Mets

AUGUST 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS