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Royals Place Kris Bubic and Jac Caglianone on Injured List, Plug Lineup and Bullpen Gaps

Adding veteran Randal Grichuk with a recall of reliever Jonathan Bowlan addresses sudden outfield and bullpen voids

Jul 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Kris Bubic (50) delivers a pitch against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Left-hander Kris Bubic was placed on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain after lasting only 2⅔ innings against Cleveland.
  • Top prospect Jac Caglianone landed on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain sustained while running the bases.
  • Kansas City acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Diamondbacks and inserted him immediately into the starting lineup batting sixth in right field.
  • Right-handed reliever Jonathan Bowlan was recalled from Triple-A Omaha to bolster a suddenly thinned bullpen.
  • The moves follow a rash of injuries to Cole Ragans, Michael Lorenzen and other starters that have forced the Royals to rely on veteran depth during a tight wild-card chase.