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Receives cortisone injection Bubic (elbow/shoulder) received a cortisone injection Thursday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Bubic will be shut down for 7-10 days before the team will reevaluate where he's at. The southpaw has been sidelined since mid-May while nursing left elbow and shoulder discomfort, and he was shifted to the 60-day injured list Wednesday.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Lugo gives Royals much-needed deep outing, but offense quiet KANSAS CITY – The Royals’ pitching staff is bruised and battered right now, and Kris Bubic’s most recent setback didn’t help Wednesday after...

JULY 2 • MLB.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL The Royals transferred Bubic (elbow/shoulder) from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Impact Earlier Wednesday, Royals senior vice president Scott Sharp revealed that Bubic hit another snag in his recovery from left elbow soreness and left shoulder discomfort, though the team won't have more specifics available until the southpaw is re-evaluated in Kansas City. Since Bubic's initial placement on the IL was retroactive to May 15 and he wasn't on track to rejoin Kansas City rotation until after the All-Star break anyway, his move to the 60-day IL won't have any bearing on his timeline for a return. The transaction will temporarily bump Bubic from the 40-man roster in order to open up a spot for right-hander Jose Cuas, whose contract was selected from Triple-A Omaha.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scratched from rehab start Royals senior vice president Scott Sharp said Wednesday on Sports Radio 810 WHB that Bubic (elbow/shoulder) has been scratched from his next scheduled rehab start and will return t...

Impact Bubic initially went on the 15-day injured list in mid-May due to left elbow soreness and encountered a setback in mid-June when he experienced left shoulder discomfort. He had an MRI after that first setback which cleared him of structural damage in his elbow and shoulder. It's unclear at this point whether this setback is related to the southpaw's elbow or shoulder (or both), but more information on Bubic should be available later this week. The southpaw went two scoreless frames in his last rehab start this past weekend.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Completes two innings in rehab Bubic (elbow) allowed a hit and no walks with no strikeouts across two scoreless innings in Saturday's rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Bubic resumed his rehab assignment Wednesday by tossing a perfect inning, and Saturday marked another positive step as the left-hander completed two scoreless innings on 22 pitches (15 strikes). He has been sidelined since May 18 due to left elbow soreness, though his initial rehab assignment was halted after one outing June 9 because of left shoulder discomfort. The 28-year-old will likely need at least one more rehab start to continue building up his workload, but a return to Kansas City before the All-Star break remains possible, if not shortly thereafter. The Royals will evaluate how Bubic feels Sunday before determining his next steps, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Logs scoreless frame in rehab start Bubic (elbow) threw a perfect inning while striking out one in Wednesday's rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.

Impact Bubic was able to resume his rehab assignment for left elbow soreness Wednesday after his first assignment was halted following one outing June 9 due to shoulder discomfort. The southpaw logged a clean inning, throwing six of eight pitches for strikes before departing. Per MLB.com, Bubic is scheduled to throw two innings with Triple-A Omaha on Saturday as he continues to build up. If the 28-year-old continues to progress without any further setbacks, a return to the Kansas City rotation before the All-Star break is possible.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Bubic has 1-2-3 frame as he resumes rehab assignment Royals left-hander Kris Bubic resumed his rehab assignment with a 1-2-3 first inning for Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday night. Bubic needed jus...

JUNE 25 • MLB.COM

Resuming rehab assignment Wednesday Bubic (elbow) is slated to make a rehab start Wednesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Impact After landing on the injured list May 18 due to left elbow soreness, Bubic was cleared to kick off a rehab assignment at Triple-A Omaha on June 9. The left-hander was lit up for six runs (five earned) while recording just four outs in his lone outing with Omaha before being pulled off the assignment after experiencing shoulder discomfort. An MRI cleared Bubic of any major concerns with the shoulder, so he didn't have to pause his throwing program for more than a few days. Bubic made it through a two-inning live bullpen session over the weekend without issue and will now resume the rehab assignment, this time linking up with the Royals' Double-A affiliate. He'll likely need at least one more start in the minors beyond Wednesday to get fully ramped up, but Bubic would appear to have a shot at rejoining the Kansas City rotation before the All-Star break.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Logs bullpen session Sunday Bubic (elbow/shoulder) threw a two-up bullpen Sunday, per MLB.com.

Impact Working back from left elbow soreness, Bubic suffered a setback after experiencing shoulder discomfort following a rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on June 9. The southpaw underwent an MRI that revealed no structural damage to either his elbow or shoulder, an encouraging development that has allowed him to resume building back up. Having now completed a bullpen session, the 28-year-old could restart his rehab assignment soon, provided he doesn't experience any renewed discomfort. Before being shelved, Bubic posted a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings (nine starts).

JUNE 22 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive last week

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

MRI yields good news Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Sunday that Bubic underwent another MRI that showed nothing structurally wrong with his left elbow or shoulder, Joel Goldberg of Bally Sports Kans...

Impact After being forced to the 15-day injured list May 18 due to a sore left elbow, Bubic made enough progress to gain clearance to head out on a rehab assignment. During his start Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha, Bubic experienced a shoulder issue, which was likely a contributing factor in him getting lit up for five earned runs on eight hits and one walk while recording just four outs. Fortunately, follow-up tests didn't reveal anything overly concerning, so the Royals were comfortable allowing Bubic to resume playing catch Sunday. Assuming he incurs no further setbacks during his throwing progression, Bubic could head back out on his rehab assignment at some point in the next week or two.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals

Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino has undergone surgery for a fractured hamate bone in his right hand

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Suffers setback after rehab start Bubic (elbow/shoulder) suffered a setback after beginning his rehab assignment Tuesday with Triple-A Omaha, MLB.com reports.

Impact In his first rehab start while recovering from left elbow soreness, Bubic was knocked around for five earned runs across 1.1 innings Tuesday and apparently emerged from the outing with a shoulder issue. The southpaw is scheduled to see a doctor over the weekend to determine the next steps. Prior to landing on the injured list in mid-May, Bubic posted a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings (nine starts).

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Knocked around in rehab start Bubic (elbow) yielded six runs (five earned) on eight hits and one walk over 1.1 innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Coming back from left elbow soreness and general arm fatigue, Bubic was sporting his typical velocity in his first outing in nearly a month. Not much else went right, however, as he needed 49 pitches to record four outs. The left-hander will need at least one additional rehab start before rejoining the Royals' rotation, and he will hope to be sharper in that outing.

JUNE 10 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Kris Bubic Nears Return to Mound With Latest Announcement The Kansas City Royals announced that they expect Kris Bubic to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday after spending time on the 15-day injure...

JUNE 8 • SI.COM

Beginning rehab assignment Tuesday The Royals announced Monday that Bubic (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday.

Impact Bubic hasn't pitched since May 14 due to left elbow soreness and general arm fatigue, but he's been throwing for the past couple weeks and is ready to pitch in a game situation. Prior to landing on the 15-day injured list, Bubic recorded a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings. As long as he continues to improve, Bubic should rejoin the Royals' rotation within the next couple weeks.

JUNE 8 • ROTOWIRE

Lane Thomas hits grand slam in 1st inning, leads Royals to a 9-2 win over the Reds

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JUNE 2 • Associated Press

Battling general arm fatigue Bubic (elbow) is still dealing with general left arm fatigue, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bubic began a throwing program this past weekend and continues to play catch despite not yet feeling 100 percent. The southpaw will not be allowed to ramp things up until he's no longer feeling fatigue in his pitching arm, so there remains no timetable for Bubic's return to the Royals' rotation. He posted a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings before landing on the 15-day injured list with left elbow discomfort in mid-May.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing in rehab Bubic (elbow) started a full throwing program Saturday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Bubic landed on the injured list Monday due to left elbow soreness, though it didn't take long for the southpaw to ramp up his throwing activity. While he's likely to remain shelved beyond the minimum 15 days and may require a rehab assignment, the early progress is an encouraging sign for the 28-year-old. Prior to the injury, Bubic posted a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB across 50.1 innings (nine starts).

MAY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Willson Contreras' homer and Sonny Gray's strong outing

Willson Contreras hit his team-leading 10th homer and Sonny Gray outdueled Seth Lugo as the Boston Red Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-1

MAY 19 • Associated Press

Bubic lands on IL with 'very mild' left elbow soreness KANSAS CITY -- The Royals saw another starter sidelined Monday when Kris Bubic was placed on the 15-day injured list with left elbow sorenes...

MAY 18 • MLB.COM

Royals Rotation Takes Another Hit Following Latest Injured List Move The Kansas City Royals announced Monday that starting pitcher Kris Bubic was placed on the 15-day injured list.

MAY 18 • SI.COM

Lands on IL with sore elbow The Royals placed Bubic on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow soreness.

Impact There hadn't previously been any whispers about Bubic having arm trouble, but he did struggle in his last start, allowing five runs on five hits and three walks over four innings. It's unclear whether he has already had or will need to undergo imaging on his elbow. Even in a best-case scenario, Bubic is likely looking at longer than a minimum stay no the IL. He's collected a 4.10 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 51:26 K:BB over 50.1 innings covering nine starts this season.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Thursday Bubic (3-2) took the loss against the White Sox on Thursday, pitching four innings and allowing five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one batter.

Impact Bubic has handed a 1-0 lead before he took the mound but gave that up quickly when he surrendered a two-run homer in the bottom of the first inning. The left-hander pitched a clean second but then gave up three runs across the following two frames before being lifted. The five runs he allowed tied a season-worst mark in what turned out to be his shortest outing of the season. Bubic has given up one or zero runs in four of his nine starts, but he's also yielded four or more runs three times. Altogether, he's posted a mediocre 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP along with a 51:26 K:BB over 50.1 innings on the season.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win

Randal Grichuk hit a two-run homer and drove in four runs, leading the Chicago White Sox to a 6-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals

MAY 15 • Associated Press

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Royals' Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive last week

Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals

Lane Thomas hits grand slam in 1st inning, leads Royals to a 9-2 win over the Reds

Red Sox beat Royals 3-1 behind Willson Contreras' homer and Sonny Gray's strong outing

Grichuk powers White Sox past Royals 6-2 for their fifth straight win