The struggling reliever is demoted.

The Kansas City Royals announced Tuesday that they optioned Lucas Erceg to Triple-A Omaha and recalled Carlos Duran for his team debut.

With September call-ups right around the corner, Carlos Duran could see his first major stint in the big leagues after the Kris Bubic trade brought him to KC.

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired All-Star left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic in a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Monday. The post Dodgers Trade for All-Star Starting Pitcher Amid Uncertain Injuries appeared first on LA Sports Report.

One of the Kansas City Royals' starting pitchers will be taking their talents to the west coast ahead of the trade deadline on Monday.

The Kansas City Royals traded left-handed pitcher Kris Bubic to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday in exchange for right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran.

The Los Angeles Dodgers cut one player and added a pitcher to the 40-man roster.