In 2024, the Kansas City Royals showcased one of MLB's premier pitching rotations led by solid starters posting a collective 3.55 ERA. Despite strong performances from pitchers like Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic, the team's offense lagged, bolstered only by select players like Bobby Witt Jr. The Royals traded Brady Singer for Jonathan India to solidify their roster. Bubic's impressive return post-Tommy John surgery solidified their decision, as he has performed exceptionally, achieving a 1.98 ERA in his first seven starts, showcasing potential for even greater strikeout capability.
Bubic is running with the opportunity. He has worked to a 1.98 ERA over his first seven starts. The 27-year-old southpaw is working nearly six innings per start and has only once surrendered more than three runs.
Still, the Royals felt comfortable moving on from Singer in large part because of Kris Bubic. He had undergone Tommy John surgery in April 2023. He returned in a relief role for the second half of last season.
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