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Dodgers Trade Duran for Bubic, Bolster Pitching Depth

8/3/2026

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Summary

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The Dodgers acquired pitcher Kris Bubic from the Royals for Carlos Duran on August 3, 2026.
Bubic, who is on the 60-day injured list with shoulder soreness, posted a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 50.1 innings this season.
The trade adds pitching depth as Los Angeles deals with injuries to Dylan Snell, James Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani.

History

Historical Context

The July 31, 1998 mid-season trade that sent Randy Johnson from the Seattle Mariners to the Houston Astros, with prospects Freddy García and Carlos Guillén, reshaped how clubs value elite pitchers. That precedent guides the Los Angeles Dodgers’ August 3, 2026 deal sending Carlos Duran to Kansas City for right-hander Kris Bubic as they chase rotation stability. Johnson logged 329 strikeouts that season.

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Story summary

The Dodgers acquired pitcher Kris Bubic from the Royals for Carlos Duran on August 3, 2026.
Bubic, who is on the 60-day injured list with shoulder soreness, posted a 4.11 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 50.1 innings this season.
The trade adds pitching depth as Los Angeles deals with injuries to Dylan Snell, James Glasnow and Shohei Ohtani.

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