Kris Bubic Shines in Dodgers Debut, Bolsters Postseason Roster Case

On September 16th, Kris Bubic made his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, pitching the eighth inning as a reliever against the Cincinnati Reds. Bubic allowed only one hit, struck out two, and appeared solid throughout his appearance. The Arizona Diamondbacks' acquired outfielder demonstrated his skills with 5 whiffs and 2 called strikes, generating no hard hits despite facing 11 swings from the Reds.

Bubic, who threw 19 pitches, showcased a significant jump in velocity across his four pitches, including a 2.4 mph increase on his fastball, a 0.7 mph boost on his changeup, and a notable 3.5 mph surge on his sinker. His performance was particularly impressive against left-handed hitters, an area in which he could prove to be an X-factor in the postseason.

Bubic's debut, coming at the trade deadline, bolsters the Dodgers' chances of making a postseason run.