{"id":2263442,"date":"2026-02-02T19:52:23","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:52:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2263442"},"modified":"2026-02-02T19:52:23","modified_gmt":"2026-02-02T19:52:23","slug":"royals-all-stars-future-with-club-remains-uncertain-as-contract-status-lingers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-all-stars-future-with-club-remains-uncertain-as-contract-status-lingers\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals All-Star\u2019s Future With Club Remains Uncertain As Contract Status Lingers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The Kansas City Royals still have unfinished business ahead of the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

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Vinnie Pasquantino was the most recent to reach an agreement on a 2026 contract, signing a two-year, $11 million guaranteed<\/a> deal after the sides initially failed to find common ground before the deadline. While the club avoided arbitration with seven of its eight eligible players, an All-Star remains unsigned entering his final year of club control.<\/p>\n

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Kris Bubic and the Royals have not reached an agreement<\/h2>\n

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Jun 18, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. | Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

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Left-hander Kris Bubic and the Royals were $1 million apart, with the club filing at $5.15 million and Bubic filing at $6.15 million. The disagreement carries added weight as Bubic enters his final year before free agency.<\/p>\n

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Bubic was off to an outstanding start in 2025, posting a 2.55 ERA across 116 1\/3 innings. The performance earned him a spot in the All-Star Game and put him on a steady path toward American League Cy Young consideration before a rotator cuff strain cut his season short in late July.<\/p>\n

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Not only did his performance last season influence how much he believes he is worth, but it has also made him a major trade topic for the Royals this offseason. Several teams have been linked to Bubic, including the\u00a0Boston Red Sox,\u00a0New York Mets,\u00a0Baltimore Orioles,\u00a0and the\u00a0New York Yankees.<\/p>\n

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Though talk of the Royals making additional moves has slowed, there is still time, and Bubic remains one of the club\u2019s top trade chips.<\/p>\n

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Because the Royals and Bubic have not reached an agreement to avoid arbitration, a hearing is expected to be scheduled for later this month or early March. Both sides would present their cases before a panel of arbitrators, who would then select either the player\u2019s or the club\u2019s submitted salary as Bubic\u2019s pay for the 2026 season.<\/p>\n

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While it is rare for arbitration cases to reach a final hearing, the Royals did go to a hearing in 2023 with pitcher Brady Singer. Still, an agreement between Bubic and the club remains the most likely outcome, allowing both sides to avoid a final hearing.<\/p>\n

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More MLB: <\/strong><\/em>Royals Owner Hints at One More Move with Spring Training Close<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n

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