Royals' Kris Bubic wins arbitration, awarded $6.15M

Kansas City Royals left-hander Kris Bubic successfully won his arbitration case against the team, securing his requested salary of $6.15 million for the upcoming season. Bubic, 28, had a breakout 2025 season, posting a 2.55 ERA in 20 starts with 116 strikeouts over 116.1 innings, earning his first All-Star appearance before a left rotator cuff strain ended his season in July. He previously missed most of 2023 due to Tommy John surgery and returned as an effective reliever in 2024. Bubic is eligible for free agency after the 2026 season.