Seth Lugo finalizes 2-year extension with Royals
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The Kansas City Royals and veteran right-handed starting pitcher Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year contract extension with a vesting option, the team announced Monday. The deal is expected to pay about $46 million total for 2026 and 2027,
Cleveland Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase — a rumored MLB trade deadline target — has been placed on paid leave in connection with a sports-gambling investigation, ESPN's Jeff Passan reported Monday. Clase is reportedly on leave through Aug. 31, per The Athletic's Zack Meisel.
Now that Seth Lugo has established himself as a top starting pitcher, the New York Mets could reacquire their former draft pick.
The New York Yankees are expected to be in the market for a starting pitcher this week, and their options are slowly dwindling.