Seth Lugo, a possible starting pitcher option at the trade deadline, signs two-year extension with Royals
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It appears that they are going to make a push for a second consecutive playoff appearance.
The Royals acquired outfielder Randal Grichuk from the Diamondbacks for reliever Andrew Hoffmann late Saturday, shoring up a weakness in the lineup by adding a righthanded bat. Now, they have indicated that Lugo remains a big part of their future with his extension — an especially timely one given it came the same day that All-Star pitcher Kris Bubic went on the injured list.
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Kansas City also is missing starters Cole Ragans and Michael Lorenzen due to injuries. Both are expected back at some point in August, and the Royals are hopeful that their return to the rotation will propel them down the stretch run.
After beating the Guardians on Sunday, the Royals were four games back of the final American League wild-card spot.
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