Add The California Post on Google The Dodgers sprung a trade deadline day surprise after all.
In a deal with the Kansas City Royals, the team acquired left-handed pitcher and former All-Star Kris Bubic, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.
In return, the Dodgers are sending back triple-A right-hander Carlos Duran.
Bubic, 28, is currently on the 60-day injured list with an elbow injury, but has been a productive swingman over his seven-year career.
In 126 career outings (89 starts), he has a 4.14 ERA. However, he is coming off strong seasons in both 2024, when he had a 2.67 ERA in 27 relief appearances; and 2025, when he earned his lone All-Star selection by going 8-7 with a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts.
