{"id":2474793,"date":"2026-06-25T07:14:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:14:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2474793"},"modified":"2026-06-25T07:14:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T07:14:33","slug":"royals-make-kris-bubic-decision-on-wednesday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/royals-make-kris-bubic-decision-on-wednesday\/","title":{"rendered":"Royals Make Kris Bubic Decision on Wednesday"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/11319\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kris Bubic;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kris Bubic&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kris Bubic<\/a> is set to begin a new rehab assignment with Triple-A Omaha after a setback brought his first attempt to an early end earlier this month. The <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City Royals;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City Royals&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Kansas City Royals<\/a> announced the move as the left-hander continues working his way back from the injured list.<\/p>\n<p>Bubic has been sidelined since May 18 with left elbow soreness. The Royals placed him on the 15-day injured list after he experienced more discomfort than expected following his May 14 start against the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/chicago-white-sox\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chicago White Sox;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chicago White Sox&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Chicago White Sox<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Before the injury, Bubic had made nine starts for <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/kansas-city\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Kansas City;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Kansas City&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Kansas City<\/a> during the 2026 season. He posted a 3-2 record with a 4.11 ERA, a 1.23 WHIP, and 51 strikeouts across 50.1 innings. The 28-year-old had been a regular part of the Royals&#8217; rotation through the season&#8217;s first six weeks before the elbow issue interrupted his year.<\/p>\n<section class=\"consent\"\/>\n<p>Kansas City began Bubic&#8217;s rehab process on June 9, when he made his Triple-A debut for Omaha. The outing lasted just 1.1 innings, as he allowed six runs, five earned, on eight hits while throwing 49 pitches.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Bubic also experienced shoulder discomfort following that appearance. The Royals shut him down and sent him for additional testing, creating another delay in his recovery process.<\/p>\n<p>An MRI later showed no structural damage to either his elbow or shoulder. With no new injury detected, Bubic resumed throwing and continued building toward another rehab assignment.<\/p>\n<p>The next step came on June 21 when he completed a two-inning bullpen session. Following that outing, the Royals cleared him to return to game action with Omaha.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Bubic&#8217;s recent injury history has led Kansas City to take a cautious approach with his recovery. During the 2025 season, he made 20 starts and posted a 2.55 ERA with 116 strikeouts across 116.1 innings before a left rotator cuff strain ended his season. His performance earned the first All-Star selection of his major-league career.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"content-figure\">\n<div class=\"content-image\"><button aria-label=\"View larger image\" class=\"lightbox-btn\" data-ylk=\"elm:expand;itc:1;sec:image-lightbox;slk:lightbox-open;\"><span class=\"lightbox-expand\"><svg viewbox=\"0 0 22 22\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"size-4 lg:size-6\" width=\"22\" height=\"22\"><path d=\"M12.372.92c0-.506.41-.916.915-.916L21 0l-.004 7.712a.917.917 0 0 1-1.832 0V3.183l-6.827 6.828-1.349-1.348 6.828-6.828h-4.529a.915.915 0 0 1-.915-.915M1.835 17.816l6.828-6.828 1.349 1.349-6.829 6.827h4.529a.915.915 0 0 1 0 1.831L0 21l.004-7.713a.916.916 0 0 1 1.831 0z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button><dialog aria-label=\"Image Lightbox\" class=\"lightbox-overlay\" aria-modal=\"true\"\/><\/div><figcaption class=\"fig-caption\">\n<p>Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic (50)Peter Aiken-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The left-hander also underwent Tommy John surgery in 2023. Between the surgery, the shoulder injury, and his current elbow issue, Bubic has dealt with multiple arm-related setbacks over the past four seasons.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Kansas City has also managed several rotation injuries this year. <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/10610\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cole Ragans;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Cole Ragans&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Cole Ragans<\/a> was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 17, while <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/players\/10326\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Seth Lugo;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Seth Lugo&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Seth Lugo<\/a> recently returned after missing time with a concussion.<\/p>\n<p>The Royals entered Wednesday&#8217;s matchup against the <a target=\"_blank\" class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/mlb\/teams\/tampa-bay\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rays;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rays&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\">Rays<\/a> with a 34-46 record and have dealt with multiple rotation injuries throughout the season. Bubic remains on the injured list after a shoulder setback interrupted his rehab assignment. Cole Ragans is also expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing elbow surgery.<\/p>\n<p>Bubic is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season. USA Today&#8217;s Bob Nightengale recently reported that the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/athletics\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athletics;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Athletics&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Athletics<\/a> have shown interest in the left-hander ahead of the trade deadline, adding another layer of attention to his return from the injured list.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>For now, Bubic will continue building his workload with Omaha as the Royals evaluate his progress. His latest rehab assignment comes after a setback that interrupted his first attempt to return earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p><i>This story was originally published by <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\/kansas-city-royals\/royals-make-kris-bubic-decision-on-wednesday\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Athlon Sports;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Athlon Sports&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Athlon Sports<\/a> on Jun 25, 2026, where it first appeared in the <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/athlonsports.com\/mlb\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:MLB;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;MLB&quot;}\" class=\"link \">MLB<\/a> section. 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The Kansas City Royals announced the move as the left-hander continues working his way back from the injured list. 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