Royals Finalize Multi-Year Extension with Seth Lugo, Removing Him from Trade Market

Seth Lugo, the Kansas City Royals' veteran right-hander, has finalized a multi-year contract extension, reportedly worth approximately $46 million for the 2026 and 2027 seasons with a vesting option for 2028. This agreement keeps the 35-year-old off the trade block, where he was a highly sought-after candidate, and out of the upcoming 2025-26 free-agent class. Lugo, an All-Star who finished as the AL Cy Young runner-up in 2024, has posted a 2.95 ERA with 99 strikeouts in 113 innings during the current 2025 season. The Royals are committing long-term to Lugo, who they see as a crucial frontline starter for their future contention plans, despite some recent declines in his advanced metrics.