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Royals Lock Up Seth Lugo With $46 Million Extension

It secures the veteran ace through 2027 just as Kansas City pivots to adding hitters at the trade deadline.

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Overview

  • The two-year, $46 million deal includes a 2028 club option and removes Lugo from trade speculation while guaranteeing his role in the rotation through next season.
  • General manager J. J. Picollo said Lugo made it clear he wanted to stay in Kansas City, and the pitcher cited his family’s attachment to the city as a deciding factor.
  • Lugo has compiled a 7–5 record with a 2.95 ERA this season, ranking among the majors’ top 20, and brings veteran leadership to a young pitching staff.
  • Despite a 52–54 mark and sitting four games out of the final wild-card spot, the Royals have shifted into buy mode, acquiring veterans Adam Frazier and Randal Grichuk to boost their lineup.
  • The commitment follows news that All-Star starter Kris Bubic will miss the rest of the season with a strained rotator cuff, intensifying the need for reliable arms.