Royals' Kris Bubic faces setback with shoulder injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 4:52 AM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Kris Bubic has been scratched from his scheduled rehab start due to a shoulder issue. The left-hander had previously returned to the mound for Triple-A Omaha on June 24 after a prior setback in his rehabilitation process. Bubic is now heading back to Kansas City for further evaluation, with the 60-day injured list designation providing a means to create roster space. The Royals continue to struggle this season, currently sitting at the bottom of the AL Central with a record of 35-52. The team hopes to have clarity on Bubic's status after the evaluation follows their game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.
- •Bubic was placed on the 15-day injured list on May 18.
- •He experienced shoulder discomfort after a June 9 rehab start.
- •Bubic has not pitched in a big league game since May 14.
- •Kansas City transfers Bubic to the 60-day injured list for roster needs.
- •Royals are 11 games behind the first-place White Sox.
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — Kansas City Royals Dealt Unfortunate Injury Setback
"The Royals cannot catch a break with the injuries this season.
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