Royals acquire veteran outfielder
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Kansas City Royals, Cubs and Seth Lugo
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Saturday at Kauffman Stadium featured 19 innings of baseball between the Guardians and Royals, a walk-off three-run home run from Jonathan India in Game 1’s 5-3 Royals win and the shortest start of Kr
A main reason is the slow-moving nature of this year’s leadup to the trade deadline. A wealth of teams are still deciding whether their playoff potential is real. The Royals are one of six American League teams that are within 5 1/2 games of the final wild-card spot.
The Kansas City Royals have had their eyes on Jarren Duran at the MLB trade deadline, and Seth Lugo or Lucas Erceg could be their ticket.
The Royals are making it clear to clubs that any deal for pitcher Seth Lugo would require controllable outfield help in return.
If the Chicago Cubs make the postseason, adding another quality starter who can slot into a playoff series would make them a serious World Series threat.
As they prepare to face the Chicago Cubs and Cleveland Guardians, the 48-52 Royals know their playoff hopes are on the line. But they also know that if their record doesn't improve--and quickly--they could see some of their teammates walking out the door by the Jul.