Dugger returns stateside following a disastrous six-start run with the SSG Landers of the Korea Baseball Organization. The 28-year-old righty spent all of last year at Triple-A Oklahoma City in the Dodgers’ organization and has made 27 appearances (13 starts) in the majors between the Marlins, Rays, Reds and Mariners from 2019 to 2022.

Dugger can earn up to $900,000 through performance-based incentives. The 28-year-old righty takes his talents to Korea after spending this past season in the Rangers’ minor league system. He made four appearances during the 2022 campaign between the Reds and Rays.

He'll join Triple-A Round Rock. Dugger, 27, had a 6.19 ERA in 16 innings for the Rays and Reds last season.

Dugger cleared waivers after being designated for assignment and will seek a job elsewhere rather than accept an outright.