Kansas City Royals Trade Pitcher Kris Bubic to Los Angeles Dodgers
The Kansas City Royals have traded former All-Star left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for relief pitcher Carlos Duran. Bubic has been on the injured list since May 14 with shoulder discomfort. This trade follows…
Kansas City, MO, August 3, 2026 —
The Kansas City Royals have made a trade, sending former All-Star left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers. In return, the Royals received relief pitcher Carlos Duran.
Bubic has been on the injured list since May 14, experiencing shoulder discomfort. The specifics of his injury and recovery timeline were not provided.
This move marks another significant transaction for the Royals. The team recently completed a deal that sent outfielder Lane Thomas and left-handed pitcher Bailey Falter to the Atlanta Braves. Details regarding the return for the Thomas and Falter trade were not specified in the provided summary.
The exchange of Bubic for Duran involves two pitchers, with one moving to a new club while on the injured list and the other joining the Royals’ bullpen. Further information on Duran’s performance history or contract status was not available.
The Royals’ recent trading activity suggests a period of roster adjustments for the team. The focus of these trades appears to be on reshaping the team’s pitching staff and outfield depth.
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