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Brilliant in first win Dobnak (1-0) earned the win Wednesday against the Twins, allowing no runs on four hits and one walk in seven innings. He struck out four.

Impact It was a season-best showing by Dobnak, who worked his longest outing of the year and set a season high in punchouts. The 31-year-old right-hander has been a serviceable stopgap solution for Kansas City's banged-up rotation, turning in three scoreless appearances so far while giving up no more than two runs in any of his five outings. While his 1.19 WHIP and 14:10 K:BB over 26 innings suggest some regression to his 1.09 ERA is coming, Dobnak should maintain streaming appeal in fantasy leagues in a rematch next week with a Minnesota team that will once again be without All-Star Byron Buxton (hip).

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Randy Dobnak picks up first win in 5 years as Royals beat Twins 4-0

Randy Dobnak pitched seven scoreless innings for his first major league victory in five years as the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 4-0

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Twins try to keep home win streak going, host the Royals

The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Fires five scoreless innings Dobnak did not factor into the decision Thursday against the Tigers, allowing four hits and one walk while striking out three over five scoreless innings.

Impact Dobnak delivered another effective outing, throwing 50 of 76 pitches for strikes while limiting Detroit to six hard-hit balls. He generated 10 whiffs on 34 swings despite finishing with just three strikeouts. The veteran right-hander has now allowed just one run over his last 15 innings and owns a 1.42 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and 10:9 K:BB across four appearances since being recalled July 1. With Stephen Kolek (forearm) having been transferred to the 60-day injured list, Dobnak appears to have a path to remain a part of the rotation for an extended stretch.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

'Lucky to have him': Dobnak impressing in starting role for Royals KANSAS CITY -- The state of the Royals’ rotation is such that a pitcher they are now counting on every fifth day was not in the organization...

JULY 24 • MLB.COM

Outman has 3-run homer and Dingler the go-ahead RBI to lift surging Tigers to 4-3 win over Royals

James Outman hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Dillon Dingler had a tiebreaking double in the eighth and the surging Detroit Tigers held on to beat the Kansas City Royal...

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Making second start Dobnak is slated to start Thursday's game against the Tigers in Detroit.

Impact Dobnak will be making his second straight appearance as a starter, but he's effectively receiving a third turn through the rotation after covering 5.2 innings in bulk relief in the outing prior to his last start. Overall, the 31-year-old righty owns a 1.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 7:8 K:BB in 14 innings across three appearances for Kansas City since being called up from Triple-A Omaha on July 1. He should have a decent amount of leash in the rotation after Stephen Kolek (forearm) recently joined Kris Bubic (elbow/shoulder) on the 60-day injured list.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Royals look to extend win streak, take on the Tigers

The Kansas City Royals seek to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Detroit Tigers

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Goes 4.1 frames in first start Dobnak did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Padres, allowing a run on four hits and four walks across 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Impact Despite throwing 96 pitches (just 60 for strikes) across 4.1 innings, Dobnak managed to hold San Diego to a lone run on a Fernando Tatis homer in the third. Overall, Dobnak has been solid since he was recalled from Triple-A earlier this month, allowing just three runs across 14 innings in three appearances with the Royals. If Kansas City elects to give him another start, Dobnak would line up to face the Tigers on the road his next time out.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Salvador Perez and Lane Thomas hit 2-run HRs, Royals beat Padres 6-1

Salvador Perez and Lane Thomas homered to help the Kansas City Royals beat the San Diego Padres 6-1

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Royals look to keep home win streak going, host the Padres

The Kansas City Royals host the San Diego Padres looking to continue a three-game home winning streak

JULY 18 • Associated Press

Starting Saturday Dobnak will start Saturday's game against the Padres, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact After firing 5.2 shutout innings as a bulk reliever during his final outing of the first half, Dobnak will now be rewarded with an opportunity to start a game for the big club. The 31-year-old righty figures to have a favorable matchup while making his first major-league start since 2021, as he'll be facing a Padres lineup that's posted an MLB-worst .673 OPS and has also scored the fewest runs (385) this season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Dobnak, grateful to be in Majors again, spins stellar outing in relief NEW YORK -- It was a bullpen game for the Royals on Wednesday night as they faced the Mets at Citi Field. It started with right-hander Steve...

JULY 9 • MLB.COM

Jared Young hit by a pitch with the bases loaded, ignites a 5-run eighth as Mets beat Royals 6-2

Jared Young was plunked with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, sparking a five-run rally that lifted the New York Mets to a 6-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

JULY 9 • Associated Press

Blanks Mets in no-decision Dobnak took a no-decision Wednesday against the Mets, allowing no runs on three hits and three walks in 5.2 innings. He struck out two.

Impact Working in bulk relief, Dobnak kept the New York bats in check with a scoreless outing Wednesday. The 31-year-old right-hander has given up just two runs on nine hits and four walks in 9.2 major-league innings so far this year, and he was able to build up to 95 pitches Wednesday in his second appearance of 2026. Stephen Kolek (personal) figures to be activated from the bereavement list by the time the All-Star break is finished, so Dobnak would be a candidate to revert back to Triple-A Omaha if that happens.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Mullins' 2-run homer, Seymour's sharp outing lift Rays to 8th straight win, 5-2 over Royals

Cedric Mullins hit a two-run homer and Ian Seymour was sharp on the mound as the Rays beat the Royals 5-2 on Thursday

JULY 3 • Associated Press

Moves up to big leagues The Royals recalled Dobnak from Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday.

Impact Dobnak had previously seen big-league action with the Twins over parts of five seasons from 2019 through 2025, but he'll be making his Royals debut once he gets into a game. The 31-year-old righty opened the season in the rotation at Triple-A Tacoma in the Mariners organization before being traded June 17 to the Royals, who immediately added him to their 40-man roster. Over 80.2 innings at the Triple-A level this season, Dobnak has produced a 4.35 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 49:25 K:BB. The right-hander looks set to initially work out of the bullpen for Kansas City, though he could be a candidate to start Thursday versus the Rays if Stephen Kolek (personal) isn't activated from the bereavement list in advance of that game.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Royals trade for RHP Randy Dobnak from Mariners (source) With their starting rotation depth stretched thin, the Royals acquired right-hander Randy Dobnak from the Mariners on Wednesday, a source to...

JUNE 17 • MLB.COM

Trade with Royals puts even more pressure on Mariners' piggyback plan to work With Randy Dobnak gone to Kansas City, the Mariners have one less emergency starter. There's a non-zero chance of that hurting them.

JUNE 17 • SODOMOJO.COM

Royals Trade for Mariners Right-Hander to Bolster Pitching Depth The Kansas City Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday to add pitching depth.

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Mariners Strike Necessary Trade With Royals After Minor Leaguer Triggers Contract Clause To pretty much nobody’s surprise, the Randy Dobnak experiment has abruptly come to an end. The good news is that the Mariners found a buyer...

JUNE 17 • SI.COM

Traded to Kansas City Seattle traded Dobnak to Kansas City on Wednesday, reports Jeff Passan of ESPN.

Impact Dobnak has spent his 2026 season with Seattle's Triple-A affiliate in Tacoma before being dealt to the Royals. With Tacoma, the 31-year-old posted a 4.24 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 39:24 K:BB through 70 innings. Dobnak will report join Kansas City's 40-man roster and report to Triple-A Omaha.

JUNE 17 • ROTOWIRE

Contract plot twist could cost the Mariners a key piece of starting rotation depth Randy Dobnak has an upward mobility clause in his minor league contract with the Mariners. Here's why they could regret losing him.

JUNE 10 • SODOMOJO.COM

Former Twins pitcher could be on the move by the end of June Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Randy Dobnak could be exercising a clause in his minor league contract to get back to the majors.

JUNE 9 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Gets NRI pact from Seattle The Mariners signed Dobnak to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training Tuesday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Dobnak became a free agent last week after the Tigers declined his option for 2026, and he's now headed to the Pacific Northwest. The 30-year-old spent nearly all of 2025 at the Triple-A level, holding a 5.84 ERA over 18 starts and eight relief appearances. Dobnak will likely begin the 2026 season in the rotation at Triple-A Tacoma.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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