Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez was hit by a pitch in the left elbow during Monday night’s game against the Atlanta Braves.

Trade Seth Lugo? How about extending him? The Royals on Monday finalized a two-year contract extension with Lugo, committing to the right-handed veteran starter until at least 2027 and ending any talk of Lugo leaving Kansas City this summer or the offseason.

The Kansas City Royals placed former Florida Gator and outfielder Jac Caglianone on the 10-day injured list on Sunday due to a left hamstring strain.

The Royals announced that right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo agreed to a two-year contract extension, securing him through 2027 with a vesting option for the 2028 season. Lugo joined the Royals in 2024 and has since started in 52 games. He has a 2.98 ERA, or earned runs average. This is the lowest ERA in the Royals' 57-season history.

The club announced that Friday’s series opener was postponed due to inclement weather. Heavy rains arrived around 5:10 p.m. Central and both teams were notified that the game will be rescheduled as a part of a split doubleheader on Saturday.

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After dropping five straight games, the Braves stopped the bleeding on Monday night with a 10-run outburst in their series opener versus the Kansas City Royals.