Royals Trade Kris Bubic To Dodgers
The Dodgers have traded for a pitcher who has not played since May, as the MLB trade deadline approaches.
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The story so far
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired pitcher Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals. The move is notable because Bubic has been on the injured list since May. The Dodgers are clearly looking ahead to the postseason, as they have added both starting pitching depth and catching depth with the acquisition of Ben Rortvedt. The Dodgers sent reliever Carlos Durán to the Royals in exchange for Bubic. The Royals have been active at the trade deadline, making several moves to bolster their roster for the stretch run.
The Dodgers have been linked to several high-profile players as the trade deadline approaches, and this move is seen as a depth addition that could pay dividends in October. The Dodgers have been one of the most active teams in the league this offseason, making several moves to improve their roster. The Dodgers have been one of the most active teams in the league this offseason, making several moves to improve their roster. The team has been linked to several high-profile players as the trade deadline approaches, and this move is seen as a depth addition that could pay dividends in October. The Royals, meanwhile, have been active at the trade deadline, making several moves to bolster their roster for the stretch run.
The team has been looking to add pitching depth, and Durán is seen as a solid addition to their bullpen. The Dodgers will hope that Bubic can return from his injury and contribute to their postseason push. The team has been one of the most active in the league this offseason, and this move is seen as a depth addition that could pay dividends in October. The Royals, meanwhile, will look to Durán to help solidify their bullpen as they push for a playoff spot.
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The reporting (13)
- Royals deal Bubic to Dodgers for reliever Duran (source) MLB.com · 9d ago
- Kris Bubic traded to Dodgers Royals Review · 9d ago
- Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals for Carlos Durán Yahoo Sports · 9d ago
- Dodgers trade for Kris Bubic, Ben Rortvedt in depth moves espn.com · 9d ago
- Dodgers add starter Kris Bubic and catching depth by re-acquiring Ben Rortvedt Orange County Register · 9d ago
- Dodgers to acquire injured All-Star who hasn’t played since May Yahoo Sports · 9d ago
- Kansas City Royals trade Kris Bubic to Los Angeles Dodgers at MLB deadline Kansas City Star · 9d ago
- Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals with October in mind: MLB trade grades The New York Times · 9d ago
- Royals' Carlos Duran: Lands in Kansas City CBS Sports · 9d ago
- Dodgers reportedly acquire LHP Kris Bubic from Royals Yahoo Sports · 9d ago
- Dodgers land lefty Kris Bubic in trade with Royals: Source The New York Times · 9d ago
- Rehabbing lefty Bubic headed to Dodgers in trade with KC (source) MLB.com · 9d ago
- Royals Trade Kris Bubic To Dodgers MLB Trade Rumors · 9d ago
The obvious questions
Who did the Dodgers acquire from the Royals?
The Dodgers acquired pitcher Kris Bubic and catcher Ben Rortvedt from the Royals.
Who did the Dodgers send to the Royals in the trade?
The Dodgers sent reliever Carlos Durán to the Royals.
Why is this trade notable?
This trade is notable because Bubic has been on the injured list since May. The Dodgers are clearly looking ahead to the postseason, as they have added both starting pitching depth and catching depth with this acquisition.
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