Seth Lugo is starting against the Chicago Cubs today, and if the Cubs have their wish, he could be starting as part of their rotation by the time the MLB trade deadline passes one week from Thursday night. MLB Network's Jon Morosi is covering the series between the Royals and Cubs this week and shared an update that shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
The Cubs have checked in with the Royals ahead of the trade deadline, sources say. This is not a surprise. The Cubs need pitching; KC is more likely to move Seth Lugo (starting tomorrow at Wrigley) than All-Star LHP Kris Bubic.