Kansas City Royals pitcher Kris Bubic reached 500 innings pitched on April 21, 2026, achieving a significant career milestone in his seventh major league season. The left-hander has established himself as a consistent presence in the Royals' rotation since his 2020 debut.
Bubic has spent his entire career with Kansas City, appearing in 122 games across seven seasons. After debuting with 10 appearances in 2020, he expanded his role significantly in 2021 and 2022, appearing in 29 and 28 games respectively. Following a brief 2023 campaign with just 3 appearances, Bubic returned to form with 27 games in 2024 and 20 in 2025. Through four starts in the 2026 season, he has posted a 2-1 record with 26 strikeouts and a 3.97 ERA across 22.7 innings.
Across his MLB career as a whole, Bubic has compiled a 21-37 record with 472 strikeouts and a 4.14 ERA over his 500 career innings.
The milestone represents sustained durability, and his consistency has made him a reliable option in Kansas City's pitching staff throughout multiple seasons.
Bubic now approaches another career threshold, sitting just 28 strikeouts away from reaching 500 career strikeouts. With 26 strikeouts already recorded in the early 2026 season, that milestone remains within reach as the campaign progresses.