Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers
Royals Review • • sports
Key Points:
- The Royals have traded injured left-handed starting pitchers on expiring deals to the Dodgers twice, a rare but notable pattern.
- Kris Bubic, whose value has dropped due to ongoing injuries and unclear medical issues, was recently traded from the Royals and may not return given the team's depleted pitching staff.
- The Royals had previously considered trading Bubic to the Angels for Taylor Ward but chose a different path involving Grayson Rodriguez.
- The Dodgers added Carlos Duran, a young right-handed reliever with mixed AAA performance but potential bullpen value, who could provide immediate help for the Royals.
- If the Royals can develop Duran into a reliable reliever, this trade could be beneficial despite the uncertainty surrounding Bubic’s recovery and future contributions.
