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Royals Place Seth Lugo on 15-Day IL With Back Tightness, Turn to Noah Cameron and Stephen Kolek

The designation, following a monthlong slump, enables Kolek's Saturday start under the option-rule exception.

Aug 29, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Jul 8, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Seth Lugo (67) pitches during the first inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Kauffman Stadium.
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Overview

  • Noah Cameron starts Thursday’s finale against the Angels on nine days’ rest after a skipped turn for fatigue and recent mechanical tweaks.
  • Seth Lugo goes on the 15-day Injured List with lower back tightness after posting a 9.11 ERA over his last six starts.
  • Stephen Kolek is being recalled to take Saturday’s start against the Twins, a move permitted because he is replacing an injured player.
  • Kansas City’s weekend rotation now lines up with Michael Wacha on Friday, Kolek on Saturday and Michael Lorenzen on Sunday.
  • The reshuffle comes as the Royals try to optimize their staff while sitting a few games back in the American League Wild Card race.