Royals sign Seth Lugo to extension

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The Royals have signed pitcher Seth Lugo to a contract extension according to ESPN reporter Jeff Passan. Lugo had a $15 million player option for next year that he was likely to decline.

BREAKING: Right-hander Seth Lugo and the Kansas City Royals are finalizing a multiyear contract extension, sources tell ESPN. One of the best potential trade candidates this deadline season -- and top free agent arms this winter -- instead will remain in Kansas City.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 28, 2025

Source: Seth Lugo's extension is a two-year contract

with a vesting option for 2028. #Royals

— Anne Rogers (@anne__rogers) July 28, 2025

The 35-year-old has a 2.95 ERA in 19 starts this year and was a runner up in Cy Young voting last year.

More on this story as it develops.

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