KANSAS CITY, Mo.—The Kansas City Royals announced today that right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo has agreed to a two-year contract extension through 2027, with a vesting option for 2028.
Since joining the Royals last season, Lugo, 35, is 23-14 (.622) with a 2.98 ERA (106 ER in 319.2 IP) in 52 starts. Over this stretch, he ranks 2nd in the American League in innings, 3rd in quality starts (33), tied for 4th in wins and 7th in ERA.
Lugo’s 2.98 ERA is the lowest in the 57-season history of the Kansas City Royals (min. 50 starts).
In 19 starts this season, he ranks 10th in the American League with a 2.95 ERA (37 ER in 113.0 IP).