Dodgers trade for injured All-Star Kris Bubic from Royals
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 6:55 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals for minor leaguer Carlos Duran on August 3. Bubic, an All-Star left-hander in 2025, is on the 60-day injured list due to elbow soreness and has not played since May. This trade comes after the Dodgers recently added pitcher Tarik Skubal, which has led to speculation about moving Eric Lauer to the bullpen or trading him. Bubic is expected to contribute as a long reliever if his rehabilitation progresses well, despite not impacting the team's 40-man roster.
- •Dodgers acquired Kris Bubic for Carlos Duran
- •Bubic is on the injured list with elbow issues
- •Trade follows Dodgers' acquisition of Tarik Skubal
- •Team may trade Eric Lauer due to roster changes
- •Bubic could assist as a long reliever if healthy
- 6:55 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers to acquire injured All-Star who hasn’t played since May
"This trade is a head-scratcher, but likely sets up another move for the Dodgers
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