Kris Bubic Placed on Injured List with Elbow Discomfort

The Kansas City Royals have placed left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic on the injured list, retroactive to Friday, due to elbow discomfort. The team has not disclosed specific details regarding the nature of the injury or the expected duration of his absence. Following his placement on the IL, the Royals were forced to rely on a "bullpen game" in their 7-1 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday.