Royals negociam com o veterano Randy Dobnak, do Mariners

The Kansas City Royals continue to add pitching depth amid injuries to their starting rotation.

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On Wednesday, the Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak from the Seattle Mariners in exchange for cash considerations.

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Dobnak, 31, owns a career 4.86 ERA across five MLB seasons. And, he spent the majority of the 2026 campaign in Triple-A with the Mariners.

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The Royals added Dobnak to the 40-man roster. He was also optioned to Triple-A Omaha as the trade was finalized.

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Currently, the Royals have three starters on the injured list. Royals All-Stars Cole Ragans (elbow), Seth Lugo (concussion) and Kris Bubic (elbow) have each missed time. It’s led to the club relying on young pitchers to fill the void.

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In recent weeks, Stephen Kolek and Luinder Avila have stepped up. However, the Royals still need starting depth until their stars can return.

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Dobnak has experience as a starter and reliever. This season, he posted a 5-5 record with a 4.24 ERA in 13 starts with Triple-A Tacoma. He also has six quality starts — which ranks third in the minors.

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Last season, Dobnak appeared in one MLB game. He tossed 5 ⅓ innings with the Minnesota Twins.

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The Royals will welcome Dobnak’s pitching metrics. He has posted a career 57.2% groundball rate while registering a 13.9% strikeout rate. His skillset pairs well with the Royals’ defensive alignment and the spacious dimensions at Kauffman Stadium.

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Dobnak also features four pitches in his arsenal. He offers a sinker, slider, changeup and four-seam fastball. In 2024, Dobnak utilized his slider as his put-away pitch as it registered a 25.9% whiff rate, per Baseball Savant.

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This week, the Royals have made two minor trades to restore their pitching staff. The club also acquired right-hander Connor Seabold from the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday.