Dodgers acquire Kris Bubic from Royals with October in mind: MLB trade grades

Los Angeles is on the hunt for just-in-case pitching depth as they look toward the postseason and Bubic fills that brief.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have added to their pitching staff, as they have acquired Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Kris Bubic...  ESPN

The Dodgers sprung a trade deadline day surprise after all. In a trade with the Kansas City Royals, the team acquired left-handed pitcher and former All-Star Kris Bubic from the Kansas City Royals, according to multiple sources with knowledge of the situation.  In return, the Dodgers are sending back triple-A right-han

Bubic has been dealing with elbow and shoulder injuries this season and is on the 60-day IL.

Los Angeles is betting on the upside of Kris Bubic, but the injured left-hander may not be ready to help the Dodgers immediately.