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• Royals' Seth Lugo: Brilliant again in win

  Rotowire Apr 15, 2024

  Lugo (3-0) earned the win Monday, allowing no runs, four hits and one walk over seven innings against the White Sox. He struck out four. Lugo looked to be in complete control against a weak White Sox lineup as he scattered four singles and issued only one walk Monday night. The 34-year-old right-hander has been splendid to start the year, posting a 1.05 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 13:6 K:BB over his first 25.2 innings. Lugo is currently scheduled to make his next start against Baltimore at home.

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• Royals' Seth Lugo: Continues strong start to season

  Rotowire Apr 11, 2024

  Lugo (2-0) earned the win over Houston on Wednesday, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out two batters over six innings. Lugo induced just five swinging strikes and allowed at least one baserunner in five of his six frames, but aside from a two-run fourth inning, the Astros were unable to score on him. The veteran right-hander has completed at least six frames and has notched a quality start in each of his three outings so far this season, leading to his sterling 1.45 ERA. Lugo's unimpressive 9:5 K:BB over 18.2 innings provides reason to doubt this level of success moving forward, but he showed last year that he can be an effective (if unsensational) rotation piece without big punchout numbers when he posted a 3.57 ERA and 8.6 K/9 across 26 starts for the Padres.

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• Royals' Seth Lugo: Picks up first win

  Rotowire Apr 4, 2024

  Lugo (1-0) earned the win Thursday, holding the White Sox to one run on eight hits and two walks over 6.2 innings. He struck out three. Lugo had to deal with traffic all night but managed to hold Chicago to just one run, coaxing four double-play balls en route to his first victory with Kansas City. The 34-year-old Lugo has gotten off to a good start this year, allowing just one run through his first two starts (12.2 innings) after going 8-7 with a 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 140:36 K:BB across 26 starts last year with San Diego. Lugo's currently lined up for a home matchup with the Astros in his next outing.

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• Royals' Seth Lugo: Six scoreless in KC debut

  Rotowire Mar 31, 2024

  Lugo didn't factor in the decision during Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Twins. He allowed two hits and a walk across six scoreless innings and struck out four. The 34-year-old induced 12 swinging strikes on 86 pitches and didn't allow a baserunner to reach third base, but the bullpen was unable to maintain a 1-0 advantage. Lugo joined the Royals on a two-year, $30 million contract during the offseason after he posted a 3.57 ERA in 26 starts for the Padres last year, and he pitched well in his first start against the reigning AL Central champs.

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• Royals' Seth Lugo: Successful in spring debut

  Rotowire Feb 27, 2024

  Lugo pitched two scoreless innings, allowing a hit, a walk and a hit batsman while striking out one in his Cactus League debut Monday versus the Cubs. Lugo admitted to some nerves before the game, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports. Lugo is embarking on his first season with the Royals after spending his first seven major-league campaigns with the Mets before pitching with the Padres last year. The right-hander projects to be one of the Royals' top starters after pitching to a 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 140:36 K:BB over 146.1 innings last year, his first as a full-time starter since 2017.

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• Royals' Seth Lugo: Gets three years, $45M from KC

  Rotowire Dec 12, 2023

  Lugo finalized an agreement with Kansas City on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com of MLB.com reports. It's a three-year, $45 million contract, per Jon Heyman of the New York Post, with the third year of the deal coming in the form of a $15 million player option. Lugo was connected to a wide range of teams this winter -- including the Mets, Red Sox, Diamondbacks, Reds, Tigers and Atlanta -- but he has opted to join the Royals and should immediately jump to the top of their rotation depth chart. The 34-year-old right-hander worked as a full-time starter with the Padres in 2023 and registered a sharp 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 140:36 K:BB across 146.1 innings. He had a 3.56 ERA and 124:37 K:BB in 111.1 innings of relief with the Mets between 2021-22.

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• Seth Lugo: Declines player option

  Rotowire Nov 2, 2023

  Lugo declined his player option for the 2024 season on Thursday, Ari Alexander of KRPC2 reports. Lugo was set to make $7.5 million in 2024, a mark he should easily top after posting a 3.57 ERA and 1.20 WHIP across 146.1 innings last season with the Padres. Entering his age-35 season, this could be Lugo's last chance to sign a contract of significant value.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Dominant in eighth win

  Rotowire Sep 27, 2023

  Lugo (8-7) allowed three hits and three walks while striking out seven over 8.2 shutout innings to earn the win Tuesday over the Giants. Lugo nearly had a shutout, but he put two runners on in the ninth and exited with 123 pitches (80 strikes). Josh Hader was able to secure the one-out save. It appears Lugo saved his best for last this year, with this being his best appearance and his fourth scoreless outing over his last eight starts. The right-hander is at a 3.57 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 140:36 K:BB through 146.1 innings over 26 starts overall. With just four games left on the Padres' schedule, it's possible this was Lugo's last start of 2023.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Settles for no-decision Wednesday

  Rotowire Sep 20, 2023

  Lugo came away with a no-decision Wednesday in the Padres' 3-2 win over the Rockies, allowing two runs on seven hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out seven. The right-hander continued a strong run that has seen him deliver six quality starts in his last seven outings while posting a 2.90 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 39:12 K:BB through 40.1 innings, but Lugo only escaped seeing his 7-7 record fall below .500 when the Padres took their first and only lead of the game in the seventh inning. San Diego has stubbornly refused to be eliminated from the NL wild-card race, winning seven straight games, so Lugo's final start of the season -- likely to come next week in San Francisco -- could carry additional drama if his team continues its desperation push through the weekend.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Collects seventh win

  Rotowire Sep 16, 2023

  Lugo (7-7) allowed three runs on five hits and a walk while striking out seven over six innings to earn the win Friday over the Athletics. This was his fifth quality start in his last six outings, the exception being his road start in Houston last Saturday. Lugo gave up multiple home runs Friday for just the fourth time this year, but they were solo shots from Shea Langeliers and Brent Rooker. Lugo is now at a 3.83 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 126:31 K:BB through 131.2 innings over 24 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Rockies next week.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Championship pickups

  Rotowire Sep 13, 2023

  A couple of unravelings against top-tier offenses have kept Lugo's ERA on the high side, but the game log shows far more good than bad. Whether it's against the Rockies next week or at the Giants and White Sox the following week, he'll be an advisable, if not automatic, play.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Hit hard by Astros

  Rotowire Sep 10, 2023

  Lugo (6-7) took the loss against Houston on Saturday, allowing six runs on seven hits and three walks while striking out two batters over 4.1 innings. Lugo surrendered just one long ball in the outing -- a third-inning solo shot by Yordan Alvarez -- but Houston racked up three doubles among its seven hits against him. Two of the two-baggers came in the fifth frame, resulting in three of the five runs the Astros piled on in that inning. Lugo had been on a roll coming into Saturday, allowing just two earned runs while posting a 23:6 K:BB over 24 frames covering his previous four starts. He'll look to bounce back in his next outing, tentatively slated to come in Oakland late next week.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Turns in scoreless outing

  Rotowire Sep 4, 2023

  Lugo (6-6) allowed three hits and a walk over six shutout innings Sunday, striking out four and earning a win over the Giants. Lugo tossed 55 of 89 pitches for strikes and never faced much of a threat in Sunday's win. Since being tagged with eight runs by the Dodgers on Aug. 7, he's been locked in. He's allowed two or fewer earned runs in five straight starts, posting a stellar 1.24 ERA and 27:6 K:BB during that span. Lugo will carry a 3.49 ERA into his next outing, which is currently projected to take place in Houston.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Solid again in no-decision

  Rotowire Aug 29, 2023

  Lugo did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and a walk over six innings in a 6-5 loss against St. Louis. He struck out six. Lugo's 14-inning scoreless streak ended with a Nolan Gorman RBI single in the third inning, though the right-hander would deliver six strong innings to log his sixth quality start in his last eight outings. Overall, Lugo is 5-6 this season with a 3.67 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 113:26 K:BB across 21 starts (115.1 innings). He's currently in line for a home matchup with the Giants in his next outing.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Possible waiver wire pickups

  Rotowire Aug 24, 2023

  Lugo's six shutout innings against the Marlins Wednesday marked his sixth start in seven with no more than two earned runs. Granted, he allowed eight earned runs in the other, giving him a 3.57 ERA during that stretch, but in a way, that's comforting, right? It's easier for trouble to snowball in an offensive environment that's no longer so dependent on the home run, and if Lugo has let it happen only once over his past seven turns, then he must be pretty reliable. His wicked curveball, which comes in at an incomparable 3,200 rpm, is largely to credit, generating ground balls at a nice rate, and the fact he's able to command it as well as he does (only 2.1 BB/9) serves to limit the damage further.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Blanks Fish for fifth win

  Rotowire Aug 23, 2023

  Lugo (5-6) picked up the win in Wednesday's 4-0 victory over the Marlins, allowing three hits and a walk over six scoreless innings. He struck out four. Only one Miami baserunner even reached scoring position while Lugo was on the mound. It's the right-hander's second straight quality start and fifth in his last seven outings, a stretch in which he's posted a 3.57 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 43:12 K:BB through 40.1 innings. Lugo will look to keep rolling in his next start, likely to come early next week in St. Louis.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Strikes out nine Friday

  Rotowire Aug 19, 2023

  Lugo allowed five hits and three walks while striking out nine over six shutout innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Friday. Lugo had given up a combined 10 runs over his first 8.1 innings in August before his bounce-back effort Friday. This was his first scoreless outing of the season, although he held the Reds to just one unearned run June 30. The right-hander is at a 3.92 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 103:24 K:BB through 103.1 innings over 19 starts. He's projected for a home start versus the Marlins next week.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Takes no-decision

  Rotowire Aug 13, 2023

  Lugo allowed two runs on six hits and struck out four without walking a batter over five innings in a no-decision versus the Diamondbacks on Sunday. Lugo rebounded from giving up eight runs over 3.1 innings against the Dodgers in his last start, but it was still his fourth outing in a row without a win. The right-hander was also tagged for his eighth home run in his last six starts. He's at a 4.16 ERA, 1.25 WHIP and 94:21 K:BB through 97.1 innings over 18 starts this season. He's projected for a rematch at home versus the Diamondbacks in his next outing.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Lit up in loss

  Rotowire Aug 7, 2023

  Lugo (4-6) took the loss Monday, allowing eight runs on eight hits and two walks over 3.1 innings against the Dodgers. He struck out two. Lugo cruised through the first three innings and was spotted a large lead after his offense put up a five-spot in the third. However, the 33-year-old veteran was unable to make it out of the fourth, coughing up eight runs in the frame on six hits, including a Mookie Betts grand slam that delivered the knockout blow. Lugo had been pitching well prior to Monday's outing, posting a 3.04 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 50:8 K:BB in 47.1 innings since returning from the injured list June 20. He will look to rebound in his next start, which is projected to come on the road against Arizona over the weekend.

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• Padres' Seth Lugo: Goes seven innings in no-decision

  Rotowire Aug 1, 2023

  Lugo took a no-decision after allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks while striking out nine over seven innings in Monday's 4-3 extra-inning loss to the Rockies. Lugo turned in his third straight quality start while also pitching seven innings for the third time this season. His nine strikeouts were a season high, though he also walked multiple batters for the fifth time in 16 starts. The 33-year-old now has a 3.54 ERA, 1.19 WHIP and 88:19 K:BB through 89 innings overall. Lugo is projected for a home start against the Dodgers over the weekend.

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