Seth Lugo Agrees to Three-Year, $45 Million Contract with Kansas City Royals

Seth Lugo is preparing for a Royal(s) moment…

The Kansas City Royals have agreed on a free agent contract with the 34-year-old Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher as they continue to overhaul their pitching staff.

Seth LugoLugo, a right-handed starter, will receive a three-year, $45 million contract that includes an opt-out after the second season, according to ESPN.

Lugo will be a headliner for the team’s new and improved pitching staff.

In his first full season starting since 2017, he thrived with the San Diego Padres.

With a 3.57 ERA, Lugo struck out 140 and walked just 36 in a career-high 146⅓ innings.

He opted out of his contract with the Padres and hit free agency, and Kansas City, which has canvassed mid-tier free agent pitching, made Lugo a priority after a 56-106 season.

Lugo made his MLB debut in 2016 with the New York Mets.

He played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, winning a silver medal.

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