The Los Angeles Angels optioned right-handed pitching prospect Caden Dana to Double-A Rocket City on Monday and recalled left-hander Kenny Rosenberg from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. With the Angels well out of playoff contention again in 2024, they decided to give several of their young arms some run in the big-league starting rotation late this year. Dana, the club's top prospect, per MLB Pipeline, has looked overmatched by big-league hitters in his first three starts, allowing 12 earned runs on 14 hits (five home runs) while walking seven and striking out eight in 10 1/3 innings. As a result, the Halos will send the 20-year-old back down to the farm to work on some things before potentially becoming a permanent part of the rotation in 2025. The 6-foot-4, 215-pounder is polished for his age and has drawn comparisons to Noah Syndergaard for his size on the mound.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Caden Dana took the mound for his MLB debut against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday. The 20-year-old was terrific on the mound as he only allowed two runs on two hits over six innings of work. Dana did issue four walks during this outing, but he was able to limit the damage on the mound. There aren't many things to be excited about with the Angels right now, but at least Dana looks to be a promising young arm. He held a 2.52 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 147/39 K/BB ratio across 23 starts in Double-A this season. He has earned himself another start which would be against the Texas Rangers next weekend.
The Los Angeles Angels are calling up top pitching prospect Caden Dana to make his major-league debut with a start on Sunday against the division-rival Seattle Mariners, according to a source. The 20-year-old gets his first big-league promotion after going 9-7 with a 2.52 ERA and 0.94 WHIP with 147 strikeouts and 39 walks in 135 2/3 innings in his 23 starts this year with Double-A Rocket City. The future is now for the last-place Angels, as they are also calling up left-hander Samuel Aldegheri from Rocket City to make his MLB debut on Friday. Both pitchers are skipping the Triple-A level entirely. Dana is worth a pickup in most fantasy formats for pitchers looking for strikeouts late in the season, and he'll be facing a Seattle club that leads the majors in K's this year. The 6-foot-4, 215-pounder is very polished for his age and has drawn comparisons to Noah Syndergaard.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana continued his scoreless streak on Thursday evening as he logged 6 2/3 innings shutout innings. He allowed just four hits with one free pass while tallying five punchouts. In his previous start on Aug. 1, he threw seven scoreless frames with seven strikeouts. Since the start of July, the 20-year-old has been on a dominant run, boasting a 1.87 ERA, 0.71 WHIP, and a 4:39 BB:K. Overall through his first taste of Double-A ball this summer, Dana has held a 2.75 ERA and 0.95 WHIP across 118 innings of work. Dana should be due for a promotion to Triple-A in the coming weeks and could even earn a brief taste of the majors, given his current pace.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana logged another dominant outing on Thursday evening. This time, he struck out seven batters across seven shutout frames. He allowed just four hits and one free pass. This was a nice bounce back for the right-hander has been in a bit of a slump over his last four starts, holding a 4.88 ERA and 1.04 WHIP. Through 111 innings at Double-A this summer, the 20-year-old has posted an excellent 2.91 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 22:122 BB:K ratio. Dana could be on the verge of a Triple-A debut in the coming weeks. He is considered the top prospect in the Angels system and should contend for a major league debut next summer.
Caden Dana Strikes Out 10 In Complete Game On Friday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana posted his first complete game of the season on Friday evening. He allowed just two runs, three hits, and one free pass while striking out 10 batters. This was his second time this season recording double-digit punchouts. This was a nice bounce back for the budding ace, as he has held a high 6.30 ERA and 1.35 WHIP across his previous four starts. Overall, the top prospect in the Los Angeles system has held an excellent 3.11 ERA, 0.98 WHIP, and a 32:115 BB:K ratio across 104 innings in his Double-A debut. Dana is considered to be the 88th-best prospect in all of baseball on MLB.com and should contend for his major league debut next summer.
Caden Dana Bounces Back With Quality Start On Friday
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana tossed six innings of one-run ball on Friday evening. He allowed four hits and one free pass and struck out nine for the second time this season. This was an excellent rebound game for the 20-year-old, as he allowed six earned runs in his previous start and had an overall 3.82 ERA and 1.16 WHIP in June. Overall, the former 11th-round selection has taken a big step forward through his first look at Double-A this summer and is on track to set career-highs in most pitching statistics. MLB Pipeline ranks Dana as the 90th-best prospect in baseball and the best in the Angels system, and he remains on pace to contend for his major-league debut next summer.
Caden Dana Allows Three Runs For The First Time This Month
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana allowed three earned runs for the first time in June on Tuesday, June 25. Before this start, Dana was riding an excellent 2.05 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and a 7:32 BB:K ratio through the first 26 innings he logged in June. Overall, Dana has looked quite comfortable since beginning the season in Double-A. Through 80 innings, the 100th-ranked prospect on MLB Pipeline holds a 2.58 ERA, 0.96 WHIP, and a 25:85 BB:K ratio. The 20-year-old has taken a significant step forward this season and is on pace to have the best season of his minor league career. He should be expected to make his major league debut next summer and is developing into one of the best pitching prospects you can stash on your dynasty roster.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana continued his stellar June with another impressive showing on Wednesday evening, where he struck out seven across 5 1/3 frames. He allowed two runs, three hits, and three free passes. Since June 1, the 20-year-old has looked dominant with a 1.71 ERA, 0.91 WHIP, and a 7:32 BB:K. Overall through his first 75 1/3 innings at Double-A, the 2022 draft pick has posted a 2.39 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, and a 24:79 BB:K. Dana is on pace to have the best season of his minor-league career, as he struggled last summer at High-A with a 4.22 ERA and 1.29 WHIP and had a 6.48 ERA and 1.56 WHIP the year prior. Dana is ranked as the No. 2 prospect in the Angeles system on MLB Pipeline and is projected to reach the majors in 2026. However, given how well he is performing now, a 2025 debut is not out of the question.
Los Angeles Angels starting pitching prospect Caden Dana continued his impressive run in June with another strong performance on Friday. He tossed seven innings of one-run ball with four hits, two walks, and struck out nine. Since June 1, the 2022 draft pick holds a 1.71 ERA, 0.86 WHIP, and 4:25 BB:K ratio through three starts (21 innings). Dana has looked quite sharp through his first look at Double-A this season with a 2.44 ERA, 0.93 WHIP, and 21:72 BB:K ratio in 70 frames. MLB Pipeline projects the number two prospect in the Angeles system to reach the majors in 2026 but could push for a debut next summer if he carries this success into Triple-A.
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