Kansas City Royals right-handed pitcher Randy Dobnak is set to take the mound for his second consecutive start on Thursday, July 23, 2026, against the Detroit Tigers.
The outing comes after recent roster shifts caused by injuries within the Royals' pitching staff.
Dobnak's Recent Performance
Dobnak earned another rotation turn after working 4.1 innings against the San Diego Padres in his previous start on July 19.
He allowed one run on four hits and four walks while throwing 96 pitches, including 60 strikes.
Fernando Tatis accounted for the lone run on a third-inning home run.
Since being recalled from Triple-A Omaha on July 1, the 31-year-old pitcher has posted a 1.93 ERA, a 1.50 WHIP, and seven strikeouts against eight walks over 14 innings.
His workload effectively covers a third rotation turn, aided by a 5.2-inning bulk relief performance prior to his initial start.
Royals' Pitching Injuries
The Royals are relying on Dobnak to cover extended innings after pitcher Stephen Kolek joined Kris Bubic on the 60-day injured list due to a forearm issue.
This leaves Kansas City with limited options in their starting rotation.
