According to a Sunday night report from ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, the Royals are finalizing a multi-year extension with Lugo to keep him with the team. He was set to become a free agent after the season, with a player option on the final year of his current deal for next year.

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A couple of AL Central rivals face off on Friday, July 25 as the Cleveland Guardians take on the Kansas City Royals.

With three starters now on the IL, could the Kansas City Royals shift their thinking for the MLB Trade Deadline?

The Royals won 86 games last season, going from rebuilder to contender in a matter of months. However, despite an offseason that saw the team add Jonathan India and closer Carlos Estevez, Kansas City sat outside of the playoff race heading into the All-Star break.

Rich Hill is expected to join the Kansas City Royals on Monday, marking the 14th team of his career, tying the MLB record.

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) turns a double play against San Francisco Giants first baseman Wilmer Flores (41) during the seventh inning at Oracle Park on May 20, 2025.

The Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago Cubs 8-4 on Wednesday afternoon at Wrigley Field as they try to stay in the American League playoff race. At 50-53, they