Royals' Salvador Perez expected to return in 2026, team eyes playoff comeback following 82-80 finish
The Kansas City Royals expect nine-time All-Star catcher Salvador Perez to return next seasonSEPTEMBER 30 • Associated Press
SETH LUGO #67 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
8-7 W-L •
1.29 WHIP •
4.15 ERA
8-7 W-L
1.29 WHIP
4.15 ERA
Athletics and Royals play, winner secures 3-game series
The Athletics and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press
Athletics face the Royals with 1-0 series lead
The Athletics lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City RoyalsSEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press
Athletics take on the Royals after Langeliers' 4-hit game
The Athletics take on the Kansas City Royals after Shea Langeliers had four hits against the Astros on ThursdaySEPTEMBER 26 • Associated Press
Angels square off against the Royals in series rubber match
The Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals meet on Thursday with the winner claiming the three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 25 • Associated Press
Royals face the Angels leading series 1-0
The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 24 • Associated Press
Angels open 3-game series with the Royals
The Los Angeles Angels open a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on TuesdaySEPTEMBER 23 • Associated Press
Royals opt to shut down Lugo (back) for rest of 2025 season KANSAS CITY -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced on Sunday that starter Seth Lugo will not pitch again this season. Lugo was placed on...
SEPTEMBER 21 • MLB.COM
Done for 2025 season Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Sunday that Lugo (back) won't return this season, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lugo landed on the injured list due to a back issue in early September. He was able to throw a bullpen session early this week but did not respond well. Quatraro explained Sunday that the injury is "not getting better quickly enough to do anything meaningful for him to come out here and force it." Lugo will finish his 10th MLB campaign with a 4.15 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 125:55 K:BB while posting an 8-7 record over 26 starts spanning 145.1 innings. There's currently no reason to believe that he won't be able to have a normal offseason.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Done for 2025 season Royals manager Matt Quatraro confirmed Sunday that Lugo (back) won't return this season, Jackson Stone of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lugo landed on the injured list due to a back issue in early September. He was able to throw a bullpen session early this week but did not respond well. Quatraro explained Sunday that the injury is "not getting better quickly enough to do anything meaningful for him to come out here and force it." Lugo will finish his 10th MLB campaign with a 4.15 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 125:55 K:BB while posting an 8-7 record over 26 starts spanning 145.1 innings. There's currently no reason to believe that he won't be able to have a normal offseason.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays aim to break road skid, take on the Royals
The Toronto Blue Jays travel to the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a four-game road slideSEPTEMBER 21 • Associated Press
Massey leads Royals against the Blue Jays after 4-hit outing
The Kansas City Royals play the Toronto Blue Jays after Michael Massey's four-hit game on FridaySEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press
Unlikely to return in 2025 Lugo (back) hasn't resumed throwing after a recent setback and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said this week that a 2025 return is a "longshot," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lugo's back didn't respond well to a bullpen session he threw Monday, and he remains shut down from throwing. With just over a week remaining in the regular season and the Royals all but eliminated from playoff contention, a 2025 return seems very unlikely.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to return in 2025 Lugo (back) hasn't resumed throwing after a recent setback and Royals manager Matt Quatraro said a 2025 return is a "long shot," Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lugo's back didn't respond well to a bullpen session he threw Monday, and he remains shut down from throwing. With just over a week remaining in the regular season and the Royals all but eliminated from playoff contention, a 2025 return seems very unlikely.
SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Royals start 3-game series at home against the Blue Jays
The Kansas City Royals host the Toronto Blue Jays to open a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press
Suarez leads Mariners against the Royals following 4-hit game
The Seattle Mariners play the Kansas City Royals after Eugenio Suárez had four hits against the Royals on WednesdaySEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Mariners play the Royals after Canzone's 3-home run game
The Seattle Mariners meet the Kansas City Royals after Dominic Canzone hit three home runs on Tuesday in a 12-5 win over the RoyalsSEPTEMBER 17 • Associated Press
Lugo (back strain) shut down ahead of IL return, but not out for season KANSAS CITY – The Royals were hoping to welcome back all three members of the top of their rotation from the injured list this week, but Set...
SEPTEMBER 16 • MLB.COM
Return delayed Lugo (back) did not respond well to his bullpen session Monday, so he will be shut down for a few more days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lugo was looking at a possible return in the middle of the week, but Cole Ragans is set to start Wednesday and Stephen Kolek will now take the mound Thursday. Given the setback, Lugo's next start may not come until next week, if he's able to return at all before the end of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Return delayed a few days Lugo (back) did not respond well to his bullpen session Monday, so he will be shut down for a few more days, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact The bullpen session did not go as expected for Lugo since Royals manager Matt Quatrario said the pitcher felt fantastic Saturday heading into it, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. The starter was looking at a possible return in the middle of the week, but Cole Ragans is set to start Wednesday and Stephen Kolek will now take the mound Thursday. Lugo's next probable start as of Tuesday is Sept. 24 at the Los Angeles Angels, but it's possible he may return before then.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Royals open 3-game series against the Mariners
The Kansas City Royals host the Seattle Mariners to start a three-game seriesSEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press
Royals take road losing streak into matchup with the Phillies
The Kansas City Royals will try to end their three-game road losing streak in a matchup with the Philadelphia PhilliesSEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press
Phillies host the Royals on home winning streak
The Philadelphia Phillies, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City RoyalsSEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Phillies host the Royals on 4-game home win streak
The Philadelphia Phillies, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City RoyalsSEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press
Guardians meet the Royals with 2-1 series lead
The Cleveland Guardians lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Kansas City RoyalsSEPTEMBER 11 • Associated Press
