Seth Lugo is preparing for a Royal(s) moment…
The Kansas City Royals have agreed on a free agent contract with the 34-year-old Puerto Rican professional baseball pitcher as they continue to overhaul their pitching staff.
Lugo, a right-handed starter, will receive a three-year, $45 million contract that includes an opt-out after the second season, according to ESPN.
Lugo will be a headliner for the team’s new and improved pitching staff.
In his first full season starting since 2017, he thrived with the San Diego Padres.
With a 3.57 ERA, Lugo struck out 140 and walked just 36 in a career-high 146⅓ innings.
He opted out of his contract with the Padres and hit free agency, and Kansas City, which has canvassed mid-tier free agent pitching, made Lugo a priority after a 56-106 season.
Lugo made his MLB debut in 2016 with the New York Mets.
He played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, winning a silver medal.