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Dunn appeared in nine games with the Rays during the 2026 campaign, going 1-for-11 (.091) with one RBI and a 3/1 K/BB ratio in his 12 plate appearances. He’s now free to peddle his wares on the open market.

Dunn cleared waivers after being designated for assignment over the weekend. The 29-year-old went 1-for-11 at the plate during a nine-game stint with the Rays.

The Rays needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster for the arrival of Ty Johnson on Saturday and unfortunately Dunn drew the short straw this time. There’s a decent chance he slides through waivers unclaimed and continues to function as extra infield depth for the Rays.

Dunn was acquired from the White Sox on May 20th. He went 1-for-11 in nine games for the Rays, mostly serving as a defensive replacement. He’ll provide organizational depth in the minor leagues.

Dunn was acquired in a trade with the Chicago White Sox late last night, and will be immediately added to the active roster with Ben Williamson headed to the injured list. It remains to be seen how the Rays will handle playing time at second base with Williamson sideline.

Dunn fortifies Tampa Bay’s organizational infield depth at Triple-A Durham with Carson Williams up in the majors while Ben Williamson deals with a back injury. The 28-year-old was in White Sox camp as a non-roster invitee earlier this spring after hitting .167 (6-for-36) in 14 games for the Brewers last year.

Dunn’s 109-mph triple was the hardest-hit ball of the game, while his 107-mph, 419-foot homer was No. 3 on the list. Dunn is 6-for-20 with two homers through 10 games this spring. It’s hard to imagine him making the White Sox, just because he’s on a minor league deal and so many of the alternatives are out of options, but he’s outpacing the field right now.

Dunn did his damage off of Landon Sims in the second inning, crushing a 429-foot (107.7 mph EV) three-run shot that gave the White Sox an early 3-0 edge. That would be his only hit in four at-bats on the day. The 28-year-old outfielder is facing an uphill battle at earning a spot on the White Sox’ Opening Day roster, but this was at least a step in the right direction for him.

Dunn bolsters Chicago’s infield depth and will compete for a reserve role during spring training. The 28-year-old infielder batted .167 (6-for-36) in 14 games for the Brewers this past season. He’s merely organizational depth at this stage of his career.