The Royals have dropped 30 of their last 45 games, falling seven games below .500. As July begins, it’s increasingly likely Kansas City will pivot toward selling at the trade deadline.
One of the most coveted players will likely be All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo, and according to Matthew Trueblood of North Side Baseball, the Royals and Cubs have already engaged in talks.
According to Trueblood, who also writes at Baseball Prospectus, the Royals and Cubs had discussions last week about a deal that could send Lugo to the Cubs to help replace the loss of ace Justin Steele, who is out for the year.