RHPs Seth Lugo, Chris Stratton agree to deals with Royals, AP sources say

By DAVE SKRETTA
AP Sports Writer

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Two people familiar with the deals tell The Associated Press that right-handers Seth Lugo and Chris Stratton have agreed to deals with the Kansas City Royals. The people spoke Tuesday to the AP on condition of anonymity because the deals were pending physicals. Lugo will make $45 million over three seasons and can opt out after the 2025 season, one of the people said, while Stratton will make $3.5 million this season with a $4.5 million player option for 2025, another person said. Lugo is coming off a strong season with the Padres, where he proved he could be a regular start, while Stratton helps solidify what was one of the worst bullpens in baseball last season.