ET deadline was Kris Bubic. Trade news: #Royals are acquiring RHP Carlos Duran from the Dodgers for LHP Kris Bubic, source tells https://t.co/Ivs9s9EIaV. In 2024 after returning from Tommy John, Bubic threw to a 2.67 ERA, 1.95 FIP, 1.02 WHIP, .224 BAA and 32.2% K-rate. It's a shame injuries depleted a trade return for him to just a minor league reliever. Royals continued to add pitching depth promise in Kris Bubic trade returnIn terms of what the Royals are getting back for their former All-Star in Bubic, a minor league reliever may not have been what some had hoped for.