United StatesThe Los Angeles Dodgers acquired All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals, who received reliever Carlos Duran in return. Bubic, 29, was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Royals due to a flexor strain and shoulder impingement, having struggled in his initial rehab assignments. After a month of recovery with the Dodgers, he began his rehab assignment with Triple-A Oklahoma City, pitching a strong, scoreless inning with two strikeouts in 17 pitches. Bubic had a solid season prior to his injury, posting a 3.32 ERA in his first seven starts, though he faltered in his final two outings. The left-hander, who earned his first All-Star nod in 2025 with a career-high 2.55 ERA and 116 strikeouts, aims to regain his form ahead of the postseason. While primarily known as a starter, Bubic has experience in the bullpen, including a 2.67 ERA in 2024 and a 1.93 ERA in the postseason. He expressed openness to various roles but emphasized the importance of building pitch volume during his rehab.
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