Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals ahead of trade deadline
Royals Review • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:36 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have traded for pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals. Bubic, a left-handed starter, has been sidelined this season due to an elbow injury. This move continues a pattern for the Royals as they part with injured pitchers on expiring contracts. The acquisition aims to bolster the Dodgers' pitching rotation with Bubic expected to contribute upon recovery from his injury.
- •Dodgers trade for injured pitcher Kris Bubic from the Royals
- •Bubic suffered an elbow injury this season
- •Trade made ahead of MLB trade deadline
- •Royals continue to move injured players on expiring deals
- •Bubic expected to join Dodgers rotation upon recovery
- 6:36 PMRoyals Review — Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers - Royals Review
"The Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central
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