Dana (0-4) allowed five runs on five hits and a walk while striking out five over seven innings to take the loss Saturday versus the Astros.
Dana had his longest start in the majors, and he was efficient in throwing 67 of 93 pitches for strikes. He still gave up three home runs, which accounted for all five runs on his line, matching his season high in runs allowed. The right-hander concludes the campaign with a 6.40 ERA, 1.48 WHIP and 33:18 K:BB through 32.1 innings across seven appearances (five starts) in the majors. Dana will need to show better command to have a chance at securing a rotation spot on a full-time basis in 2026.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Takes loss despite quality start
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Dana took the loss Sunday against Colorado, allowing two runs on three hits and three walks while striking out five over six innings.
Dana gave up a solo homer to Blaine Crim in the fourth inning for one of the only three hits he allowed, but he was nonetheless handed his third straight loss after the Angels' offense managed just a single run of support in the defeat. It was the first time the right-hander has completed six innings this season, greatly building on his previous outings, and he now owns a 6.39 ERA, 1.66 WHIP and 28:17 K:BB across 25.1 innings.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Ineffective in loss
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Dana (0-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing five runs on eight hits and three walks over 3.2 innings against the Brewers. He struck out four.
Dana struggled to settle in Tuesday, surrendering runs in each of the four innings he pitched. The Angels like his raw stuff and strikeout potential, but consistency has remained an issue both in the minors and the majors. Across 18 starts and 82 innings at Triple-A Salt Lake, he carries a 5.93 ERA and 1.59 WHIP, while his five MLB outings have produced a 7.45 ERA and 1.86 WHIP over 19.1 innings.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Punches out nine in loss
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Dana (0-1) took the loss Monday, allowing five runs on five hits and five walks over 4.2 innings in a 12-3 loss to the Twins. He struck out nine.
Dana flashed both his potential and his flaws in his latest outing, piling up nine strikeouts but also issuing five walks and serving up two home runs. The right-hander has made four big-league appearances this season, including two starts since being recalled Sept. 3, and sits with a 6.32 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 15.2 innings. While his 19 strikeouts show the swing-and-miss upside, 11 walks and continued issues with home runs highlight the command struggles holding him back.
Dana is slated to start Monday's game against the Twins in Anaheim.
He'll remain in the rotation for another turn after he limited the Royals to two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk over five innings last Wednesday upon getting recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake. Through three outings (one start) in the big leagues on the season, Dana owns a 4.91 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 10:6 K:BB in 11 innings. Dana should be able to maintain a starting role for the Angels for the rest of the season, and if he closes the campaign on a high note, he could have an inside track on a spot in the Opening Day rotation heading into spring training.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Limits Royals in no-decision
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Dana didn't factor into the decision against the Royals on Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on two hits and one walk while striking out four over five innings.
Making his first start of the season and the fourth of his career, Dana was sharp outside of the third inning, when a single, a walk and an error combined to bring home two runs for Kansas City. Otherwise, the 21-year-old faced the minimum in each of his other four frames, showing good poise and efficiency (70 pitches) in his first big-league outing since May. With Wednesday's performance, Dana should be in line for at least another turn as the Angels look to evaluate him down the stretch.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Recalled ahead of Wednesday's start
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The Angels recalled Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of his start Wednesday in Kansas City.
Dana will be making his first appearance at the big-league level since late May. The 21-year-old holds a 5.93 ERA through 82 frames in Triple-A this season and has permitted 16 earned runs in 16.1 innings at the big-league level. With Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Tyler Anderson (oblique) both on the shelf, Dana could receive multiple turns through the Los Angeles rotation.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Starting Wednesday
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The Angels will recall Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake to start Wednesday's game against the Royals in Anaheim, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.
With Victor Mederos (shoulder) and Tyler Anderson (oblique) both on the injured list, the Angels will turn to Dana to fill one of the openings in the rotation. The 21-year-old righty hasn't fared well in the majors throughout his young career, allowing 16 earned runs in 16.1 innings while striking out 14 batters and walking 12 over five appearances (three starts) over the past two seasons. He also carries a 5.93 ERA through 82 frames in Triple-A this season, making him a risky streaming option for Wednesday.
The Angels recalled Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Dana has spent most of the season in Triple-A, where he has a 3-4 record across eight starts with a 5.21 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB across 38 innings. He made an appearance out of the Angels' bullpen against the Guardians on April 4, when he allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two across three innings. The Angels designated Shaun Anderson for assignment in order to make room on the 26-man roster for Dana, who is expected to serve in a long-relief role, per Sam Blum of The Athletic.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Quick return to minors
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The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Dana was called up by the Halos on Saturday, and he'll return to the minors after giving up three runs over three innings out of the bullpen in a 6-2 loss to the Marlins. The right-hander should return to the rotation at Salt Lake, where he has a 5.21 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 41:16 K:BB over 38 innings this season.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Dispatched to Triple-A
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The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Dana's stay with the Angels lasted just two days, as he was recalled from Triple-A on Friday and appeared out of the bullpen later that night in an 8-6 loss to the Guardians. Since he covered three innings and gave up two earned runs on four hits and one walk in that appearance, Dana was unlikely to be available for another day or two, so the Angels opted to swap him off the active roster in favor of a fresh arm in right-hander Michael Darrell-Hicks, who was called up from Salt Lake. Dana is expected to move back into the rotation upon his return to the Triple-A club.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Works three relief frames Friday
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Dana allowed two runs on four hits and one walk while striking out two batters over three innings in Friday's loss to Cleveland.
Dana was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake ahead of Friday's contest and ended up logging a sizeable workload of 56 pitches (34 strikes). The right-hander gave up a pair of runs, one of which came on Jose Ramirez's third homer of the game. Dana's call-up came as a result of Ryan Johnson landing on the paternity list, so the former's stay on the big-league roster may not last long.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Angels recalled Dana from Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Dana will join the big-league squad as the roster replacement for Ryan Johnson, who was placed on the paternity list Friday. Dana made three starts for the Halos last season, allowing 11 earned runs over 10.1 innings while striking out eight and walking seven. He'll presumably work out of the bullpen during his current stint in the big leagues and is likely to be sent back down to Triple-A once Johnson returns.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Moved to Triple-A
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The Angels optioned Dana to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Dana was wildly inconsistent across his three Cactus League outings. He surrendered three earned runs over 1.2 innings in his spring debut before tossing three scoreless frames in his second start. He then struggled again in his most recent outing, giving up seven runs in one inning while striking out two and walking four. The 21-year-old prospect will look to find his footing in Triple-A to begin the year and attempt to return to the Angels' rotation at some point this summer.
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Angels' Caden Dana: Shines in spring start
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Dana pitched three perfect innings Thursday, compiling three strikeouts against the Cubs in a Cactus League contest.
The 21-year-old wasn't originally slated to start, but he stepped into that role after Jack Kochanowicz was scratched due to an illness. Dana thrived against Chicago, retiring all nine batters he faced on 36 pitches. He'd struggled in his first first appearance this spring, allowing three runs over 1.2 frames against Seattle.
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