Pitcher Returns to Reds After 3 DFAs

You can say it's been a bit of a rollercoaster ride for right-hander Robert Dugger thus far this season. The 27-year-old has been a walking transactions page. Called up to the majors three times, for the proverbial 'cup of coffee.' And DFA'd three times. Here's how his season has gone:

Started the year on minor league deal with the Tampa Bay Rays
May 1: Called up, pitched 5.1 innings for Rays
May 2: Designated for assignment
Reds claim him off waivers
May 12: Called up, pitches 3 innings for Reds
May 14: Designated for assignment
May 17 : Clears waivers, accepts minor league assignment
May 20: Selected to Reds; doesn't pitch; Designated for assignment
May 23: Clears waivers, accepts minor league assignment
July 7 : Selected by Reds to the majors once again

Ah, but here's where it finally gets good for Dugger. Upon being called up to the majors for the 4th time this season, he got into the Reds game Thursday and had a sparkling outing.

Robert Dugger making a nice impression through 2 1/3 innings. He's struck out three and walked one. Pirates hitters have whiffed on eight of their 17 swings against him.
— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) July 8, 2022