Overview

• Lugo’s 2.93 ERA in 14 starts marks his first sub-3.00 season as a full-time starter this year
• ESPN analysts Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel rank him sixth among the top 50 available trade targets
• The Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays have emerged as leading suitors to bolster rotation depth
• Kansas City’s sub-.500 record and slim playoff odds have driven front-office discussions of a rental trade before the June 30 deadline
• His nine-pitch repertoire and strong health history enhance Lugo’s appeal for contenders facing rotation injuries and inconsistency