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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 28: Randy Dobnak #68 of the Minnesota Twins walks to the dugout after pitching to the Kansas City Royals in the sixth inning of the game at Target Field on May 28, 2021 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Royals defeated the Twins 8-3. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images)

The Seattle Mariners are trading veteran hurler Randy Dobnak to the Kansas City Royals. Jeff Passan reports. 

Jeff Passan: “The Kansas City Royals are acquiring right-hander Randy Dobnak from Seattle, sources tell ESPN. Dobnak exercised an upward-mobility clause in his contract and will be added to Kansas City’s 40-man roster, starting at Triple-A Omaha.” 

Dobnak’s Career

Dobnak, 31, has only pitched for the Minnesota Twins in MLB. He did not make the Mariners’ big league club. 

In his career, the right-hander owns a 4.86 ERA in 140.2 innings. His career WAR sits at -0.1, with 21 games started and two saves. 

Dobnak has served in a variety of roles in his career, as demonstrated by his games started and saves. 

Known for his sports goggles, rustic style, and his crafty pitching style, he’ll serve as a depth piece for the Royals. 

Social Media Reacts to Mariners/Royals Trade

Here’s what people are saying: 

SleeperMLB: “Trade block is SCORCHING hot.”

Underdog MLB: “Passan: Randy Dobnak to be acquired by the Royals.”

MLB Trade Rumors: “Royals To Acquire Randy Dobnak.”

SleeperMariners: “The Royals are acquiring LHP Randy Dobnak from Seattle, per @JeffPassan.”

@RallysBurner: “BANGGGGGGGGG RANDY DOBNAK ON THE ROYALS.”

Big_3_Sports_Central: “TRADE The #Royals are acquiring RHP Randy Dobnak from the #Mariners (via @JeffPassan) #MLB Like this pickup for Kansas City?”

The Pitchers’ Mound: “The #Royals are acquiring RHP Randy Dobnak from the #Mariners. Dobnak exercised an upward-mobility clause in his contract and will be added to the Royals’ 40 man roster, which he’ll be in Triple A Omaha. #MLB #TridentsUp #FountainsUp.”