Kansas City Royals’ All-Star left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic will not play the rest of the 2025 season due to a strain in his left rotator cuff, the team announced on Monday.<\/p>\n
Bubic, who gave bases on balls to the first four batters he faced, could only pitch 2 1\/3 innings against Cleveland on Saturday. He needed 42 pitches to complete the first inning, allowing four runs and three hits in his shortest start since September 18, 2022.<\/p>\n
The player has been dealing with shoulder discomfort for much of the season, but had managed to pitch at a high level. Despite his difficult start on Saturday, he maintains an ERA of 2.55, the fifth-best mark in the American League.<\/p>\n
This news comes a day after the Royals agreed to a two-year, $46 million extension with right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo, reaffirming Kansas City’s intentions to aim for a playoff spot in a very open American League.<\/p>\n
In addition to Lugo, the Royals’ rotation has weakened considerably. Left-hander Cole Ragans remains on the injured list due to a rotator cuff strain and is expected to return in late August, while right-hander Michael Lorenzen is progressing from his strained left oblique but may need a rehab start before returning to the Royals in August.<\/p>\n
The Royals have already had to fill a position with Rich Hill, 45 years old, who performed well in his debut with the team last week.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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