Kris Bubic - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Strikes out three in spring debut Bubic (shoulder) allowed a run on four hits and no walks across two innings in Sunday's Cactus League win over the Brewers. He struck out three.

Impact Bubic wasn't dominant in his spring debut, allowing four hits over two frames, but he did record three strikeouts in his first game action since July 26 after being sidelined by a left rotator cuff strain. The southpaw was in the midst of his strongest season to date in 2025 before the injury, posting a 2.55 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 20 starts and 116.1 innings. Bubic should log additional Cactus League appearances before slotting back into the Royals' rotation to begin the 2026 regular season.

3 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bubic's long-awaited return to mound came 'free and easy' SURPRISE, Ariz. -- It’s been just over seven months since Kris Bubic took the mound in a game, a number he was aware of leading into his spr...

18 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Throws live batting practice Bubic (shoulder) threw a live batting practice session Saturday, Jaylon Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact It was the first time in nearly seven months that Bubic faced hitters, as he missed nearly all of the second half last season after being diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain. The southpaw said after the session that he "felt good" about his velocity and movement and experienced only "normal soreness." Bubic is slated for another live BP session on Wednesday and will progress to game action after that. He is expected to be ready to roll on Opening Day.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Ragans, Bubic prioritizing health as Royals open camp SURPRISE, Ariz. -- A familiar and welcome sight greeted those watching the bullpen mound at the Royals’ Spring Training facility on Wednesda...

FEBRUARY 11 • MLB.COM

Bubic wins in arbitration vs. Royals and Lauer loses to Blue Jays, leaving players ahead 8-3

Kris Bubic won his salary arbitration case against the Kansas City Royals and fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Toronto Blue Jays

FEBRUARY 11 • Associated Press

Wins arbitration hearing Bubic (shoulder) will earn $6.15 million in 2026 after winning his arbitration hearing against the Royals, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact The Royals had filed at $5.15 million, but the three-person arbitration panel chose the figure Bubic submitted. Bubic experienced a breakout 2025 season, posting a 2.55 ERA and 116:39 K:BB over 116.1 innings covering 20 starts before going down with a left shoulder strain. The lefty does not appear to have any restrictions at the start of camp, but the Royals will keep a close eye on him after he missed nearly the entire second half last season.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stephenson wins arbitration case against Reds. Angels defeat Detmers as players lead 7-2

Cincinnati catcher Tyler Stephenson has won his salary arbitration case against the Reds

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

MLB Trade Rumors: Brandon Lowe's exit triggers blockbuster Andrés Giménez and Ketel Marte swap while Royals keep Kris Bubic in play While the big market clubs are out shopping for some heavyweight names in free agency, teams in the middle of the pack, who cannot match tho...

DECEMBER 21, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Cleared to begin throwing Bubic (shoulder) has been cleared to begin a throwing program in November, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bubic missed nearly all of the second half after being diagnosed with a left rotator cuff strain, but he avoided surgery and is ready to resume throwing. While the left-hander currently appears on track for a normal offseason, the nature of the injury points to Bubic being a risky health proposition. The 28-year-old was having a breakout season before getting hurt, putting up a 2.55 ERA and 116:39 K:BB over 116.1 innings covering 20 starts.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Salvador Perez expected to return in 2026, team eyes playoff comeback following 82-80 finish

The Kansas City Royals expect nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez to return next season

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series

The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead

The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game

The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on Thursday

SEPTEMBER 26, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels square off against the Royals in series rubber match

The Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game series

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals face the Angels leading series 1-0

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Angels open 3-game series with the Royals

The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays aim to break road skid, take on the Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays travel to the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a four-game road slide

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Massey leads Royals against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing

The Kansas City Royals play the Toronto Blue Jays after Michael Massey's four-hit game on Friday

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Suarez leads Mariners against the Royals following 4-hit game

The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals after Eugenio Suárez had four hits against the Royals on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Mariners play the Royals after Canzone's 3-home run game

The Seattle Mariners meet the Kansas City Royals after Dominic Canzone hit three home runs on Tuesday in a 12-5 win over the Royals

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals open 3-game series against the Mariners

The Kansas City Royals host the Seattle Mariners to start a three-game series

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals take road losing streak into matchup with the Phillies

The Kansas City Royals will try to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Philadelphia Phillies

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Royals on home winning streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Phillies host the Royals on 4-game home win streak

The Philadelphia Phillies, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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