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Royals Sink: Trade Talks Heat Up for Lugo

7/2/2025

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The Kansas City Royals are struggling, with a disheartening record of 30 losses in their last 45 games, leaving them seven games under .500. As the trade deadline nears, they may consider offloading players, including All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo, who is in talks with the Cubs to fill the void left by injured ace Justin Steele.

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The Kansas City Royals are struggling, with a disheartening record of 30 losses in their last 45 games, leaving them seven games under .500. As the trade deadline nears, they may consider offloading players, including All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo, who is in talks with the Cubs to fill the void left by injured ace Justin Steele.