Seth Lugo Goes To Royals On Three-Year Deal
1 year agoFree-agent right-hander Seth Lugo agreed with the Kansas City Royals on a three-year deal worth $45 million on Tuesday. The third year of Lugo's deal with Kansas City will be a $15 million player option. The 34-year-old veteran cashed in on what will likely be the final big free-agent deal of his career after excelling in a full-time starting role with the San Diego Padres in 2023. Last year, Lugo went 8-7 with the Friars with a 3.57 ERA (3.83 FIP) and 1.20 WHIP with 36 walks and a career-high 140 strikeouts in 146 1/3 innings over his 26 starts. He'll be guaranteed a full-time starting role again in 2024 with the rebuilding Royals and will now reside in one of the best divisions in baseball for pitchers in the weak American League Central.
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman
Source: New York Post - Jon Heyman