Have the Royals found an impact bat to aid their playoff push?

The Kansas City Royals signed right-hander Seth Lugo to a two-year extension worth $46 million guaranteed on Monday, a signal they intend to push for a second consecutive playoff appearance rather than sell ahead of this week’s trade deadline.

Seth Lugo was listed as the No. 1 starting pitcher available before Thursday's trade deadline, but the Royals indicated they are buying after signing him to a two-year contract extension.

The Royals have placed All-Star left-hander Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list with a rotator cuff strain and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day IL with a strained left hamstring.

K ANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday night.

The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday night.

The Royals optioned Hoffmann to Triple-A Omaha on Tuesday. Hoffmann was called up by Kansas City on Friday and appeared in two games during his brief time in the majors, allowing four runs (none earned) with a 1:4 K:BB over 2.2 innings. The 25-year-old will now head back to Omaha, where he has a 2.31 ERA and 1.13 WHIP in 31 outings this season.

Pitcher Rich Hill makes MLB history by starting for his 14th different team, the Kansas City Royals. The veteran is the oldest player in MLB.