Royals acquire Randy Dobnak as pitching depth becomes critical

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Royals acquire Randy Dobnak as pitching depth becomes critical
Summary

The Kansas City Royals acquired pitcher Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations on June 18, 2026. This transaction follows the recent acquisition of veteran Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays. Both pitchers will join the 40-man roster as the Royals face a thin pitching staff due to injuries. Dobnak has struggled since his impressive rookie season and has options remaining, being assigned to Triple-A Omaha. The Royals' recent moves highlight the need for organizational pitching depth amid ongoing injury issues affecting their rotation.

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  • Royals acquire Randy Dobnak from the Mariners.
  • Connor Seabold was obtained from the Blue Jays days earlier.
  • Dobnak has a career 4.86 ERA over 140.2 innings.
  • Royals transfer Carlos Estévez and Cole Ragans to the 60-day Injured List.
  • Kansas City's pitching depth has been significantly tested by injuries.
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  • 1:33 AMYahoo SportsDesperate for pitching, Royals acquire pitcher Randy Dobnak
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The move comes days after the team acquired veteran Connor Seabold.

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