Royals likely to trade All-Stars Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo this deadline
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 27, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Jul 27, 2026
The Kansas City Royals are expected to be active sellers as the MLB trade deadline approaches next week. Reports indicate they may trade All-Star pitchers Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo to enhance their farm system. Both players are impending free agents, and their reliable performance could yield significant returns. With Kansas City struggling over the past two seasons, trading these veterans might be a strategic move to avoid future regrets if the team's performance does not improve by next season.
- •Royals are anticipated to trade Wacha and Lugo before the deadline.
- •Both pitchers are reliable but aging at 35 and 36 years old.
- •Kansas City aims to maximize their trade value while possible.
- •Outfielder Lane Thomas could also be traded for right-handed hitting.
- •The Royals have not performed well over the past two seasons.
- 3:28 PMYahoo Sports — Royals urged to trade two All-Star pitchers to 'restock' farm system
"Kansas City should make the smart decision here.
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