With a potential salary cap looming, every team has at least one albatross they wish they could forget.

The soon-to-be 37-year-old had a season to forget in 2026 and it presents an issue for the Royals rotation.

Kansas City Royals pitcher Seth Lugo had a rocky season, raising questions about his future with the team.

The veteran right-hander finished the 2026 season with a 5.17 ERA and turns 37 in November.

The veteran right-hander posted a 5.17 ERA and went 7-9 overall to wrap up his third season as a Royal.

Houston’s power hitters punished a vulnerable Seth Lugo, launching four home runs to dismantle the Royals as Kansas City’s offense struggled to capitalize on early bases-loaded opportunities.

The Boston Red Sox start a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday.

Seth Lugo gets a second crack at Max Scherzer tonight, six days after giving up nine earned runs in Cleveland.

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