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13 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Escapes with no-decision Lugo did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Mets, allowing nine runs (six earned) on nine hits and two walks while striking out four over 4.1 innings.

Impact Lugo got off to a nightmare start in the first inning after his throwing error on a Carson Benge ground ball was followed by two more Royals infield errors, allowing Benge to circle the bases for a Little League-style three-run "home run." The right-hander didn't recover, later serving up two real homers to A.J. Ewing and Juan Soto. Fortunately for Lugo, Kansas City's offense erupted for nine runs of their own while he was in the game, sparing him the loss. He has struggled since the start of June, posting a 6.98 ERA over that span. On the year, Lugo owns a 4.56 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 80:32 K:BB across 100.2 innings and he's lined up to make one final start before the All-Star break on the road against Baltimore.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

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1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Deadspin | Royals turn to Seth Lugo in opener vs. Mets in last-place matchup Deadspin | Royals turn to Seth Lugo in opener vs. Mets in last-place matchup

1 DAY AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Tolbert leads Royals against the Mets after 5-hit outing

The Kansas City Royals take on the New York Mets after Tyler Tolbert had five hits against the Phillies on Monday

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Falls to Tampa Bay Lugo (3-6) took the loss Wednesday against the Rays, allowing three runs on nine hits over six innings. He struck out seven.

Impact Lugo got off to a shaky start Wednesday, allowing a two-run homer to Junior Caminero in the first inning. He'd settle in and hold the Rays scoreless until Cedric Mullins launched a solo shot with two outs in the sixth, though the Royals failed to provide Lugo with any run support in an eventual 4-0 defeat. Despite the loss, it was an encouraging bounce-back effort from Lugo, who gave up seven runs in five innings in his last outing (also against Tampa Bay). The veteran right-hander now sports a 4.20 ERA with a 1.38 WHIP and 76:30 K:BB across 17 starts (96.1 innings). Lugo is currently lined up to face the Phillies at home his next time out.

JULY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero homers in 6th straight game to lead Rays to 7th win in a row

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JULY 2 • Associated Press

Rays’ Junior Caminero Becomes Youngest Player Since 1900 To Homer In Six Straight Games

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JULY 2 • FOX SPORTS

Rays’ Junior Caminero Becomes Youngest Player Since 1900 To Homer In Six Straight Games

Rays aim to keep win streak alive against the Royals

The Tampa Bay Rays are looking to extend a six-game win streak with a victory against the Kansas City Royals

JULY 1 • Associated Press

Hit hard in loss Lugo (3-5) took the loss Thursday against the Rays, allowing seven runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out three.

Impact Lugo fell victim to the long ball Thursday, with six of the seven runs charged to the right-hander coming on three homers (including two off the bat of Junior Caminero). Lugo's ERA is now up to 4.18 through 16 starts (90.1 innings) this season with a 1.37 WHIP and 69:30 K:BB. He'll look to rebound his next time out, currently scheduled to come next week at home in a rematch with the Rays.

JUNE 25 • ROTOWIRE

Diaz leads Rays against the Royals after 4-hit game

The Tampa Bay Rays play the Kansas City Royals after Yandy Diaz's four-hit game on Wednesday

JUNE 25 • Associated Press

Clinches third win of season Lugo (3-4) earned the win Friday against the Cardinals after allowing two runs (one earned) on five hits and three walks across six innings. He didn't record a single strikeout.

Impact Lugo failed to record a strikeout for the first time this season, but he still posted a quality start in his return to the rotation after he was on the shelf for the past week due to a concussion. Lugo has been pitching well of late, allowing three runs or fewer in four of his last five appearances. Over that stretch, he has a 3.71 ERA and 1.24 WHIP despite a below-average 5.1 K/9, though it's worth noting that the lack of strikeouts certainly conspires against his fantasy upside. Lugo is poised to make his next start on the road against Tampa Bay.

JUNE 20 • ROTOWIRE

Caglianone, Lugo lead Royals past Cardinals 6-5, to clinch series

Jac Caglianone hit a home run and drove in two as the Kansas City Royals beat the St. Louis Cardinals 6-5 to clinch the three-game series and snap a three-series losing streak

JUNE 20 • Associated Press

Reinstated for Friday's start The Rangers reinstated Lugo (concussion) from the 7-day injured list to start Friday's game against the Nationals.

Impact The 36-year-old has been on the shelf for the past week after being struck in the head by a comebacker, but he'll quickly re-enter Kansas City's rotation. Lugo has a 3.86 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 66:25 K:BB across 79.1 innings through 14 starts this season.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Royals' Seth Lugo set to return, Bobby Witt Jr. in question vs. Cards Deadspin | Royals' Seth Lugo set to return, Bobby Witt Jr. in question vs. Cards

JUNE 19 • DEADSPIN.COM

Nationals play the Royals on home winning streak

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JUNE 17 • Associated Press

Poised to start Friday Lugo (concussion) is expected to be reinstated from the 7-day injured list to start Friday against the Nationals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact The right-hander landed on the shelf after being struck in the head by a comebacker during his June 10 start against Texas, but his stay on the injured list won't be a long one. Lugo felt good after recently throwing a bullpen session and shouldn't face any notable limitations in his first start back given the brevity of the absence.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Royals' Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive last week

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Continuing to throw since IL move Lugo (concussion) has continued to take part in a throwing progression since being placed on the 7-day injured list Friday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Though a CT scan came back clean after Lugo was forced out of his start last Wednesday against the Rangers when he was struck in the head by a line drive, the Royals deactivated him a couple days later after he developed a headache. Since he's not being shut down from throwing, Lugo seems to be making good progress in his recovery, but he'll still need to clear all phases of the concussion protocol before the Royals activate him. Lugo would appear to have a chance at being ready to make a start at some point during the Royals' upcoming three-game series with the Cardinals that runs from Thursday through Sunday.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals host the Royals on 3-game home win streak

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak

JUNE 16 • Associated Press

Nationals take on the Royals in first of 3-game series

The Washington Nationals host the Kansas City Royals to begin a three-game series

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Vinnie Pasquantino has hand surgery, faces up to 6 weeks out in the latest injury blow to the Royals

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JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Royals aim to break slide in matchup with the Astros

The Kansas City Royals will try to stop their four-game losing streak when they take on the Houston Astros

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Royals LHP Cole Ragans suffers setback in injury rehab

Kansas City Royals left-hander Cole Ragans has experienced a setback during his injury rehab

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Royals host the Astros on home losing streak

The Kansas City Royals are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a win over the Houston Astros