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Royals claim outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from Angels

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 7:35 PM

Last updated Jun 2, 2026

Royals claim outfielder Matthew Lugo off waivers from Angels

Summary

The Kansas City Royals have claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo from the Los Angeles Angels off waivers on June 2, 2026. Lugo was designated for assignment by the Angels after they added infielder Nick Madrigal to their roster. He last played in MLB in 2025 and spent the beginning of this season in Triple-A before moving to Double-A, where he had three homers and 26 RBIs in 39 games. The Royals recently designated two players for assignment, which allowed them to claim Lugo without making additional roster moves.

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Status Watch

•Matthew Lugo was claimed off waivers by the Royals from the Angels.
•Angels designated Lugo for assignment after adding Nick Madrigal.
•Lugo played 31 MLB games in 2025, hitting four home runs.
•He started the season in Triple-A before being moved to Double-A.
•Royals designated Elias Díaz and Bailey Falter to make room for Lugo.

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7:35 PMYahoo Sports — Angels Lose Minor League Outfielder to Royals

What they're saying

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The Kansas City Royals claimed outfielder Matthew Lugo from the Los Angeles Angels off waivers Tuesday afternoon. The post Angels Lose Minor League Outfielder to Royals appeared first on LA Sports Report.
— Yahoo Sports

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