Kris Bubic 2026 Player Outlook: Looking to Pick Up Where He Left Off
Bubic was in the middle of a breakout season last year before going down in July with a rotator cuff injury. He pitched to a 2.55 ERA, 2.89 FIP, and 2.97 K/BB ratio in 116.1 innings before the injury. Not a hard thrower at just 92.1 mph with his four-seamer, Bubic's fastball excels anyway thanks to its unique shape and 18.1 inches of induced vertical break. He is plenty capable of getting by despite below average velocity. His best pitch is an 85.5 mph changeup, which batters hit just .198 with a .242 SLG and .247 wOBA against last season. He also had an impressive 38.4% whiff rate with the pitch, meaning Bubic could sustain an above average strikeout rate despite being a soft thrower. He's projected to make the Royals' rotation, and while shoulder injuries are scary, if healthy he could pick up right where he left off last season. A 2.55 ERA is probably unsustainable for him, but he could perhaps post something in the mid-3s with a plus strikeout rate and decent win potential on what should be an improved Kansas City team. He's currently going at pick 219 in NFBC leagues, making him a great late-round sleeper to roll the dice on.
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