US EditionRoyals Extend All-Star Right-Handed Pitcher
JACKSON COUNTY, MISSOURI, JUL 28 – The Royals secured Seth Lugo with a two-year, $46 million deal including a 2028 performance option, underscoring their intent to retain a leading pitcher amid playoff hopes.
- On July 28, 2025, the Kansas City Royals finalized a deal with right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo to remain with the team through 2027, including a vesting option that could extend the contract into the 2028 season.
- Lugo became a member of the Royals in 2024 and posted a 7-5 record with a 2.95 ERA this season, placing him among the top pitchers in the American League for innings pitched and quality starts.
- Although Lugo's fastball velocity, strikeout, and walk rates have declined this season, Royals president J.J. Picollo emphasized that the team performs notably better when Lugo is in the lineup.
- Ahead of the trade deadline, the Royals strengthened their lineup by adding experienced bats Adam Frazier and Randal Grichuk as they look to build momentum from a strong 13-8 performance in July and keep their playoff hopes alive.
- By retaining Lugo, the Royals maintain a frontline starter and signal belief in a playoff push despite a 6 percent postseason chance and injuries to key pitchers Ragans and Lorenzen.
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Royals lock down potential trade candidate to contract extension
Arguably the most sought-after starting pitcher is off the market. Seth Lugo, who had been the subject of trade rumors since he was potentially on an expiring contract, agreed to a two-year contract worth $46 million with the Kansas City Royals that includes a club option for 2028. Lugo was deemed the No. 1 available starting pitcher via trade due to his veteran status and the likelihood Kansas City would sell ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline.…
Seth Lugo signs 2-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed with Kansas City Royals
The Kansas City Royals have signed right-hander Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed. This move signals their intent to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance rather than sell ahead of the trade deadline. The 35-year-old…
Jackson Progress-Argus
Reports: Royals keeping RHP Seth Lugo with 2-year, $46M extension
Kansas City right-hander Seth Lugo, once thought to be a prime trade candidate before Thursday's deadline, will stay with the Royals after agreeing to a two-year, $46 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Sunday night.
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolBy DAVE SKRETTA KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year contract extension that includes an option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press late Sunday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal, which presumably removes one of the most talked-about names from the trade market ahead of this week's deadline, had not been off…
Idaho State Journal
The Kansas City Royals and pitcher Seth Lugo agree to 2-year extension, AP source says
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday…
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