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Scooped up by Kansas City The Royals claimed Lugo off waivers from the Angels on Tuesday.
Impact Lugo had been designated for assignment last week after hitting .258/.382/.406 with three home runs, 11 steals and a 23:40 BB:K over 39 games with Double-A Rocket City. The 25-year-old will report to Triple-A Omaha.
JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from 40-man roster The Angels designated Lugo for assignment Wednesday.
Impact The transaction clears space on the 40-man roster for the addition of Nick Madrigal. Lugo has spent most of this season at Double-A Rocket City, slashing .258/.382/.406 with three home runs, 11 steals and a 23:40 BB:K over 39 games. He just turned 25 and was once a prospect of some note, so Lugo could draw interest via waivers.
MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE
Headed to Triple-A Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Impact Lugo will head to the Triple-A level after batting .091 with a double, an RBI, and four strikeouts over 11 at-bats in five contests during spring training. The outfielder produced a .232 average with four home runs, nine RBI and nine runs scored over 69 at-bats in 31 contests with the Angels last season, he'll look to impress with Salt Lake in an attempt to get another crack with the major-league roster in 2026.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
Moved down to minors The Angels optioned Lugo to Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday.
Impact Lugo had been struggling to garner playing time, starting in just one of the Angels' previous seven contests prior to being sent down. He's posted a .707 OPS with four homers, nine RBI and nine runs over 70 plate appearances in the majors this season but has a 0:24 BB:K. Lugo's return to the minors made room for infielder Christian Moore to rejoin the 26-man roster.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Last Night in Baseball: Good Morning to the First-Place Seattle Mariners

Touted rookie Harry Ford delivers off bench as Mariners top Angels in 12 to tie for 1st in AL West

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press
Pops fourth homer Lugo went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Saturday's 17-4 loss to the Athletics.
Impact Lugo arguably did more off the bench than most of his teammates did over the full game. However, that hasn't been the norm since his most recent call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake -- he's gone just 3-for-19 with six strikeouts and no walks over nine contests since he was brought up Aug. 24. Overall, the 24-year-old has a .213/.226/.475 slash line with four homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two doubles, one triple and no stolen bases over 62 plate appearances in the majors.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Pops fourth homer Lugo went 2-for-2 with a solo home run and a second RBI in Saturday's 17-4 loss to the Athletics.
Impact Lugo arguably did more off the bench than most of his teammates did over the full game. However, that hasn't been the norm since his most recent call-up from Triple-A Salt Lake -- he's gone just 3-for-19 with six strikeouts and no walks over nine contests since he was brought up Aug. 24. Overall, the 24-year-old has a .213/.226/.475 slash line with four homers, eight RBI, eight runs scored, two doubles, one triple and no stolen bases over 62 plate appearances in the majors.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics hit 4 HRs in 17-4 win over Angels

Nick Kurtz, Colby Thomas, Carlos Cortes and J
SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press
Angels rally in 9th to stun Astros, snap 3-game skid Luis Rengifo, Logan O’Hoppe, Matthew Lugo and Oswald Peraza deliver four straight hits in a tie game. Peraza’s two-run double to right field...
AUGUST 31, 2025 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Back in majors The Angels recalled Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Impact The 24-year-old will take the roster spot of Nolan Schanuel (wrist), who was placed on the injured list Sunday. Lugo received his first taste of the majors earlier this season and had an .804 OPS in 17 games. He should have a path to playing time since Jorge Soler (back) is also on the shelf.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back in majors The Angels recalled Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake on Sunday.
Impact The 24-year-old will take the roster spot of Nolan Schanuel (wrist), who was placed on the injured list Sunday. Lugo received his first taste of the majors earlier this season and had an .804 OPS in 17 games. He'll likely serve as the Angels' fourth outfielder behind Taylor Ward, Jo Adell and Bryce Teodosio.
AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back to minors Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Impact Lugo was promoted to the majors June 2 but made only one start since. He'll now head back to the minors, where he should get more regular playing time.
JUNE 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Back in big leagues The Angels recalled Lugo from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday.
Impact With the Angels placing third baseman Yoan Moncada (knee) going on the injured list in a corresponding move, Lugo is eligible to rejoin the big club ahead of Monday's game in Boston, despite being optioned to Triple-A just four days earlier. Lugo is capable of playing all three outfield spots but will likely find playing time difficult to come by while all of Mike Trout, Jorge Soler, Taylor Ward and Jo Adell are available.
JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels slugger Mike Trout is expected to be activated off the injured list on Friday, AP source says

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MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press
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MAY 30, 2025 • MLB.COM
Bumped to minors Lugo was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Impact Lugo has slowly lost his grip on regular playing time, and the addition of Chris Taylor has further crowded the Angels' outfield. He'll benefit from more regular playing time at Salt Lake and look to get back on track after going hitless in his last 14 at-bats prior to being demoted.
MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Halos' lineup Lugo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.
Impact After a stretch with five straight starts -- four of them coming in center field -- Lugo has now been on the bench twice in three games. It will be Kyren Paris in center field and batting ninth for the Angels in Thursday's series finale.
MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Out of Halos' lineup Lugo is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Athletics.
Impact After a stretch with five straight starts -- four of them coming in center field -- Lugo has now been on the bench twice in three games. It will be Kyren Paris in center field and batting ninth for the Angels in Thursday's series finale.
MAY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
On bench Tuesday Lugo isn't in the Angels' lineup Tuesday against the Athletics.
Impact Prior to Tuesday's lineup card, Lugo had started in five consecutive games. In that stretch, he went 6-for-19 with a home run and two RBI. However, he struck out eight times and did not manage a walk in that frame. While the rookie has been hitting the ball well, he will get some rest Tuesday with Kyren Paris starting in center field.
MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE
Two extra-base hits Saturday Lugo went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and an RBI double in Saturday's 11-9 win over the Dodgers.
Impact Lugo was in the lineup for the fourth time in five games, which includes him starting each of the last three contests in center field over Kyren Paris. Lugo has earned the opportunity, batting .381 with three homers and six RBI over his first eight major-league games. As long as he hits well, he should maintain a large share of playing time in the Angels' outfield, though Lugo's role could be reduced once Mike Trout (knee) is able to return.
MAY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Angels spoil Clayton Kershaw's season debut in 11-9 victory over Dodgers

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MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen on same day as Clayton Kershaw's shaky debut

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MAY 18, 2025 • FOX SPORTS
Shohei Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen on same day as Clayton Kershaw's shaky debut

Kochanowicz limits Dodgers, and Angels turn 5 double plays in 6-2 win in Freeway Series opener

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MAY 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Xander Bogaerts' 3-run homer in 1st inning propels Vásquez, Padres to 5-1 win over Angels

Xander Bogaerts hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Randy Vásquez pitched six innings of four-hit ball in the San Diego Padres’ 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels
MAY 15, 2025 • Associated Press
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