Royals Trade Kris Bubic To Dodgers
The Royals swap injured left‑hander Kris Bubic for reliever Carlos Duran, a deadline deal that flips expectations for both clubs.
The story so far
The Kansas City Royals sent left‑handed pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for reliever Carlos Duran, a move made at the MLB trade deadline even though Bubic has not pitched since May and is still rehabbing his injury. MLB.com reported the trade details, while The New York Times noted the Dodgers are acquiring Bubic with October in mind, suggesting a postseason focus.
These outlets together frame the deal as a strategic exchange rather than a straightforward performance swap. Both clubs will assess the players’ contributions as the regular season closes, setting the stage for the final push toward the playoffs.
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The reporting (11)
- Royals deal Bubic to Dodgers for reliever Duran (source) MLB.com · 4h ago
- Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers Royals Review · 4h ago
- Dodgers add starter Kris Bubic and catching depth by re-acquiring Ben Rortvedt Orange County Register · 5h ago
- Dodgers to acquire injured All-Star who hasn’t played since May Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Kansas City Royals trade Kris Bubic to Los Angeles Dodgers at MLB deadline Kansas City Star · 5h ago
- Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals with October in mind: MLB trade grades The New York Times · 5h ago
- Royals' Carlos Duran: Lands in Kansas City CBS Sports · 5h ago
- Dodgers reportedly acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals Yahoo Sports · 5h ago
- Dodgers land lefty Kris Bubic in trade with Royals: Source The New York Times · 5h ago
- Rehabbing lefty Bubic headed to Dodgers in trade with KC (source) MLB.com · 5h ago
- Royals Trade Kris Bubic To Dodgers MLB Trade Rumors · 5h ago broke it first
The obvious questions
What did the Royals receive in the trade?
The Royals received reliever Carlos Duran from the Dodgers.
What is known about Kris Bubic's condition at the time of the trade?
Bubic is a left‑handed pitcher who has been rehabbing an injury and has not appeared in a game since May.
When is the trade expected to affect team rosters?
The trade was completed at the MLB deadline, and both players are set to join their new clubs as the season approaches its final weeks.
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