Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals before trade deadline
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly acquired left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals. Bubic, currently on the 60-day injured list due to elbow and shoulder issues, has not pitched since May 14. He was an All-Star last season and possesses a career 4.11 ERA over nine starts this year. The deal follows the Dodgers' earlier acquisition of Tarik Skubal and aims to bolster their pitching depth as the season progresses. Kansas City will receive right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran, who has spent this season in Triple-A.
- •Bubic has a 3-2 record and a 4.11 ERA this season.
- •He started a throwing program in late July, aiming to pitch again this year.
- •Duran has a 3-2 record and a 3.38 ERA in Triple-A this season.
- •This is the second starting pitcher transaction for the Dodgers ahead of the deadline.
- •Bubic has not pitched since mid-May due to injuries.
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers
- 6:28 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers reportedly acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals
"The Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central
"Bubic has been dealing with elbow and shoulder injuries this season and is on the 60-day IL.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:34 PMKris Bubic traded to Dodgers
The Dodgers add another left-handed starting pitcher who suffered an elbow injury this season from the AL Central
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 6:28 PMDodgers reportedly acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals
Bubic has been dealing with elbow and shoulder injuries this season and is on the 60-day IL.
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