Dodgers Acquire Former All-Star Pitcher From Royals
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals in exchange for Carlos Duran. Bubic, a left-handed pitcher and former All-Star, has been injured this season but is recovering and could strengthen the Dodgers' pitching staff if he returns to form.Key Facts
- The Dodgers traded Carlos Duran to the Royals to get Kris Bubic.
- Bubic played only nine games this season due to elbow and shoulder soreness.
- Before the injury, Bubic had a 3-2 win-loss record with a 4.11 earned run average (ERA) and 51 strikeouts in 2027.
- In 2025, Bubic was an All-Star and had an 8-7 record, a 2.55 ERA, and 116 strikeouts.
- The Royals are not currently in playoff contention and Bubic is a pending unrestricted free agent.
- Bubic is a 6-foot-3 left-handed pitcher with 126 career MLB games over seven seasons.
- His overall career record includes 22 wins, 38 losses, a 4.14 ERA, and 495 strikeouts.
- The Dodgers are taking a chance on Bubic’s potential to return to strong performance after his injury.
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