Royals acquire Randy Dobnak from Mariners to bolster rotation
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 1:24 AM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners for cash considerations on June 17, 2026. This move comes as the Royals seek rotation reinforcements due to injuries to key pitchers, including All-Stars Cole Ragans, Seth Lugo, and Kris Bubic. Dobnak will start his tenure in the minor leagues after being optioned to Omaha (AAA) but may advance to the major league roster if he performs well. He has a career 4.86 ERA in the majors and had a 4.24 ERA during his time in Triple-A with Seattle.
- •Royals own a 30-45 record as of June 17, 2026.
- •Randy Dobnak has a career 4.86 ERA in the MLB.
- •Cole Ragans was transferred to the 60-day injured list.
- •Dobnak made 13 starts in Triple-A, posting a 4.24 ERA.
- •The Royals seek to enhance depth in their starting rotation.
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