A's show interest in Royals starter Kris Bubic amid rotation struggles
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 3:13 PM
Last updated Jun 8, 2026
The Oakland Athletics are showing interest in Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic as they seek to strengthen their starting rotation. Bubic, a left-hander, is a pending free agent and could be a valuable addition given the recent injuries to Luis Severino and Aaron Civale. The A's, currently sitting in third place in the AL West, recently snapped a losing streak with a win, indicating they are actively exploring upgrades. The situation marks a potential shift as the team prepares for the trade market ahead of the season's midpoint.
- •Athletics interested in Royals pitcher Kris Bubic.
- •Bubic is a pending free agent this season.
- •A's recently faced injuries to key starters Severino and Civale.
- •Oakland is looking to improve while currently third in the AL West.
- •The team aims to be buyers ahead of trade season.
- 3:13 PMYahoo Sports — Elephant Rumblings: A’s Interested in KC Starter
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