The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a two-year extension with right-hander Seth Lugo, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday night.

According to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Royals and Lugo are in the process of finalizing a multi-year extension. He's off the market at the trade deadline, and the Royals have locked in a formidable top of the rotation with Lugo, Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic, and Michael Wacha for 2026.