Royals call up Beck Way and claim Matthew Lugo off waivers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:36 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
The Kansas City Royals have called up reliever Beck Way from Triple-A Omaha and claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from the Los Angeles Angels. Lugo will be assigned to Omaha as part of these roster moves. The Royals also optioned reliever Eli Morgan to the Storm Chasers and announced that Bailey Falter has cleared waivers. Way, a former top prospect, has improved this season with a 4.50 ERA in 19 outings at Triple-A, while Lugo had previously struggled with a.232 batting average in 31 games with the Angels last year.
- •Royals call up reliever Beck Way from Triple-A Omaha.
- •Outfielder Matthew Lugo claimed off waivers from the Angels.
- •Eli Morgan optioned to Triple-A Storm Chasers.
- •Bailey Falter cleared waivers and was outrighted to Omaha.
- •Way has a 4.50 ERA in 19 appearances at Triple-A this year.
- 7:36 PMYahoo Sports — Royals call up reliever Beck Way, claim outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers
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