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Royals Add Seabold, Lugo Returns After Line-Drive Injury

6/18/2026

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Seth Lugo, who was struck by a 106.6 mph line drive last week, is slated to start Friday after feeling fine Tuesday.
The Royals sent Mitch Spence to Triple-A Omaha after he allowed six runs in four innings, opening a roster spot for Connor Seabold, acquired Monday.
Kris Bubic, on the injured list with elbow soreness, threw in Tuesday’s bullpen, while Cole Ragans stays shut down after an elbow-injury rehab setback.

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Seth Lugo, who was struck by a 106.6 mph line drive last week, is slated to start Friday after feeling fine Tuesday.
The Royals sent Mitch Spence to Triple-A Omaha after he allowed six runs in four innings, opening a roster spot for Connor Seabold, acquired Monday.
Kris Bubic, on the injured list with elbow soreness, threw in Tuesday’s bullpen, while Cole Ragans stays shut down after an elbow-injury rehab setback.