Kris Bubic is out for the 2023 season, a significant blow for the Kansas City Royals as they continue to struggle offensively. Salvador Perez, another key player, left a recent game after being hit on the elbow by Spencer Strider, adding to the team's injury woes.

After finishing strong last season with an 86-76 record, the Royals now find themselves at 52-55, making a repeat of last year's performance increasingly unlikely. They would need to win 34 of their remaining 55 games to match last year's record. With a lackluster performance since the All-Star break, the focus is shifting towards rebuilding for the future.