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.

In order to pry Dane Dunning away from the Texas Rangers, the Atlanta Braves agreed to part ways with relief pitcher José Ruiz, plus cash considerations.

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