Trade Seth Lugo? How about extending him? The Royals on Monday finalized a two-year contract extension with Lugo, committing to the right-handed veteran starter until at least 2027 and ending any talk of Lugo leaving Kansas City this summer or the offseason.

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $46 million, two-year contract with right-hander Seth Lugo for 2026 and 2027, a move that signals their intention to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance.

On Tuesday, Lugo propelled the Royals to a 9-6 victory over the Atlanta Braves. He allowed three earned runs across 5 ⅔ innings while registering five strikeouts. Lugo cruised t