Carlos Duran - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Sent back to Triple-A The Royals optioned Duran to Triple-A Omaha on Friday.

Impact The 25-year-old picked up the win Tuesday against the Athletics but then surrendered two runs on one hit and three walks while recording just one out Thursday. After throwing 35 pitches in three days, Duran will head back down in favor of Jose Cuas.

AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE

Earns win in debut Duran (1-0) earned the win over the Athletics on Tuesday, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out one in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact Making his first appearance of the season, Duran worked a scoreless ninth inning before the Royals rallied for a walk-off victory. He was acquired from the Dodgers at the trade deadline and posted a 3.15 ERA, 1.40 WHIP and 64:29 K:BB across 45.2 innings at Triple-A before making his debut Tuesday.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Witt caps Royals' rally in the ninth with the winning hit in a 4-3 victory over the Athletics

Bobby Witt Jr. drove in the winning run with a two-out single in the ninth after pinch-hitter Tyler Tolbert hit a tying two-run single, giving the Kansas City Royals a 4-3 victory...

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Carlos Duran Set to Make Royals Team Debut After Lucas Erceg Optioned The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they optioned Lucas Erceg to Triple-A Omaha and recalled Carlos Duran for his team debut.

AUGUST 18 • SI.COM

Joins Royals' bullpen The Royals recalled Duran from Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Duran holds a 3.15 ERA and 64:29 KBB over 45.2 frames at the Triple-A level this season. His lone major-league appearance came in 2025 with the Athletics when he was charged with three runs while recording only one out.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Royals deal Bubic to Dodgers for reliever Duran (source) KANSAS CITY – The Royals traded left-hander Kris Bubic to the Dodgers for Minor League right-hander Carlos Duran on Monday afternoon, source...

AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM

Royals Land Swing-and-Miss Reliever by Trading Kris Bubic The Kansas City Royals traded left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Carlo...

AUGUST 3 • SI.COM

Rehabbing lefty Bubic headed to Dodgers in trade with KC (source) The Dodgers are set to acquire additional pitching depth, having agreed to a trade with the Royals for left-hander Kris Bubic, a source told...

AUGUST 3 • MLB.COM

Lands in Kansas City The Royals acquired Duran from the Dodgers on Monday in exchange for Kris Bubic (elbow/shoulder), Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact Duran has spent the entirety of the 2026 season at Triple-A Oklahoma City, where he's collected a 3.38 ERA and 61:28 K:BB over 42.2 innings. The 25-year-old made one appearance in the majors with the Athletics in 2025, yielding three runs while recording only one out.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

The Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies took big swings Monday ahead of baseball’s trade deadline, with the Red Sox adding three-time All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman a few ho...

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Deadspin | Dodgers activate Evan Phillips, add Carlos Duran to bolster pitching staff Deadspin | Dodgers activate Evan Phillips, add Carlos Duran to bolster pitching staff

JULY 7 • DEADSPIN.COM

Dodgers welcome back right-hander Evan Phillips 13 months after Tommy John surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reinstated reliever Evan Phillips from the injured list 13 months after he had Tommy John surgery

JULY 7 • Associated Press

Dodgers add relief pitcher prospect to 40-man roster The Los Angeles Dodgers added Carlos Duran to their 40-man roster and designated Chuckie Robinson for assignment on Monday.

JULY 7 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Joining 40-man roster Duran was added to the 40-man roster Monday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Duran will remain at Triple-A Oklahoma City after being added to the 40-man roster. His lone MLB action dates back to the 2025 campaign while with the Athletics, when he surrendered three runs one one hit and three walks over one-third of an inning.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Dodgers organization The Dodgers signed Duran to a minor-league contract Dec. 12.

Impact Duran was traded from the Dodgers to the Athletics in April in a deal that sent Esteury Ruiz to Los Angeles. The righty was knocked around for three runs while recording just one out in his lone appearance for the A's in 2025 and was eventually booted off their 40-man roster. Duran now returns to his original organization and will likely begin the 2026 campaign in the Triple-A Oklahoma City bullpen.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Athletics outrighted Duran to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Duran is no longer on the Athletics' 40-man roster but will stick around in the organization. The right-handed reliever allowed three runs while recording just one out in his major-league debut last month, which is his lone appearance at the big-league level.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Outrighted to Triple-A The Athletics outrighted Duran to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

JUNE 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The Athletics designated Duran for assignment Sunday.

Impact The 23-year-old was designated for assignment to clear a roster spot for catcher Austin Wynns. Duran, acquired from the Dodgers on April 2, made just one appearance in the majors, allowing three runs in one-third of an inning. His struggles have continued at Triple-A Las Vegas, where he's posted an 8.00 ERA and 1.96 WHIP over 27 innings.

JUNE 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics acquire C Austin Wynns from Reds The Athletics acquired catcher Austin Wynns from the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday for cash considerations.The club also designated right-hander...

JUNE 8, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Athletics shake up roster during 9-game losing streak

Mired in a nine-game losing streak, the Athletics shook up their roster and called up five players including highly touted prospect Denzel Clarke

MAY 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Sent back to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Duran to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.

Impact Duran made his MLB debut Thursday against the Angeles and allowed three earned runs on one hit and three walks. He recorded just one out and will head back to the minors.

MAY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Athletics recalled Duran from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

Impact Duran was with the big club briefly earlier this season but didn't make an appearance. He's collected a 7.71 ERA and 21:15 K:BB over 21 frames with Las Vegas and will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to majors The Athletics recalled Duran from Triple-A Las Vegas on Thursday.

MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Triple-A The Athletics optioned Duran to Triple-A Las Vegas on Friday.

Impact Duran was called up earlier this week but didn't make an appearance. The right-hander has posted a 6.75 ERA and 18:12 K:BB over 16 frames at the Triple-A level this season.

MAY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Contract selected The Athletics selected Duran's contract from Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.

Impact Acquired earlier this month from the Dodgers in the Esteury Ruix trade, Duran has posted a 6.75 ERA and 18:12 K:BB over 16 frames at the Triple-A level this season. He will be making his major-league debut when/if he gets into a game.

APRIL 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Witt caps Royals' rally in the ninth with the winning hit in a 4-3 victory over the Athletics

MLB trade deadline: Red Sox, Phillies, Padres are the biggest buyers at the buzzer

Dodgers welcome back right-hander Evan Phillips 13 months after Tommy John surgery

Athletics shake up roster during 9-game losing streak