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"Rival evaluators" don't believe the Kansas City Royals are "especially motivated" to trade starting pitcher Seth Lugo, per ESPN's Buster Olney.
The idea that the Kansas City Royals could trade starting pitching for offense has lingered throughout trade deadline season. For the second year in a row, the
The Kansas City Royals made a noteworthy roster shakeup on Friday, designating veteran utility man Cavan Biggio for assignment in order to reinstate right-handed reliever Hunter Harvey from the 60-day injured list. In a corresponding move, pitcher Jonathan Bowlan was optioned to Triple-A Omaha.
The Royals are making it clear to clubs that any deal for pitcher Seth Lugo would require controllable outfield help in return.
The Chicago Cubs need a third reliable starting pitcher, and the Kansas City Royals have the man for the job in last season's Cy Young runner-up, Seth Lugo.
The Los Angeles Dodgers could use an addition to their rotation before the MLB trade deadline, like Kansas City Royals starter Seth Lugo.
If the Chicago Cubs make the postseason, adding another quality starter who can slot into a playoff series would make them a serious World Series threat.
As they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians, the 48-52 Royals know their playoff hopes are on the line. But they also know that if their record doesn't improve--and quickly--they could see some of their teammates walking out the door by the Jul.