Seth Lugo expected to start for Royals after concussion recovery
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo is anticipated to start on Friday against St. Louis after recovering from a concussion. Lugo sustained the injury last week from a 106.6 mph line drive while facing Texas. He completed a successful bullpen session on Tuesday. Manager Matt Quatraro confirmed that Lugo felt good and is set to return this week. Meanwhile, left-hander Kris Bubic also threw during recovery from elbow soreness. Cole Ragans, another left-hander, is experiencing setbacks in his rehabilitation from a left elbow injury. The Royals made roster changes, optioning Mitch Spence to Triple-A Omaha and adding Connor Seabold.
- •Lugo suffered a concussion from a line drive last week.
- •He threw a bullpen session on Tuesday before the expected return.
- •The Royals face St. Louis on Friday.
- •Bubic is recovering from elbow soreness.
- •Ragans remains shut down with ongoing injury symptoms.
- 3:45 PMYahoo Sports — Royals’ Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive
- 11:23 PMESPN MLB — Royals' Lugo (concussion) slated to return Friday
- 9:37 PMYahoo Sports — Royals' Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive last week
"Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list. Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive against Texas last week. Manager Matt Quatraro said before Tuesday night's game at Washington that Lugo felt good and is expected to return Friday night, when the Royals host St. Louis.
"Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list.
"Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive against Texas.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:45 PMRoyals’ Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive
Seth Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive against Texas.
- ESPN MLBJun 16, 2026, 11:23 PMRoyals' Lugo (concussion) slated to return Friday
Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 9:37 PMRoyals' Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive last week
Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list. Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive against Texas last week. Manager Matt Quatraro said before Tuesday night's game at Washington that Lugo felt good and is expected to return Friday night, when the Royals host St. Louis.
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