AL Central: Bubic a rotation option for 2025?

Kansas City Royals

Rotation depth has been an issue for the team in 2024 and they could be losing a pitcher or two over the winter. Deadline acquisition Michael Lorenzen (RHP, KC) will be a free agent at season's end, while Michael Wacha (RHP, KC) holds a $16 million player option for 2025. 

Wacha has registered a 3.34 ERA through 26 starts so far this season. Given his success, the monetary value of the option, and his previous history in the Midwest, one would think the Royals have a pretty good shot at retaining his services. 

Alec Marsh (RHP, KC) has displayed better control in his second go round in the majors, dropping his BB% from 11% down to 7%. He has recorded a subpar 4.66 ERA through 23 appearances (22 starts), with a 4.23...

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