Seth Lugo was near the top of all “top trade candidates” articles last week. There was speculation he might just walk into the opposing dugout after his start against the Cubs at Wrigley Field last week. Sure, there were some reports that the Royals had some interest in keeping Lugo long-term. But surely that was posturing, trying to get teams to improve their offers.
Turns out, the Royals did want to keep Lugo. And he wanted to stay.
Reports last night surfaced that Lugo had reached a two-year deal with the Royals that will pay him $20 million in each of the next two seasons, in addition to a $3 million signing bonus.