Seth Lugo
SP - Kansas City Royals - IL15
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Seth Lugo has been placed on the 15-day IL due to a third finger sprain, retroactive to May 14th.
Fantasy Impact
The Royals had already announced that Lugo would have his next start skipped, but have now decided that he will need some more time to get right. Noah Cameron and Evan Sisk were recalled from Triple-A as Cole Ragans (groin) was also placed on the IL.
Seth Lugo is dealing with right middle finger inflammation and will have his next start skipped on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Lugo will likely be re-evaluated to determine if he'll need a stint on the injured list. Noah Cameron is expected to be recalled to make a spot start in his place on Saturday.
Seth Lugo allowed three earned runs on six hits and no walks while striking out five over six innings in Sunday’s defeat against the Red Sox.
Fantasy Impact
Lugo has held opponents to three runs or fewer in five straight starts, posting a 2-2 record over that stretch. Following Sunday’s loss, he sits at a 3.02 ERA and 1.09 WHIP with a 3-4 record through nine starts this season. He’s slated to face the Cardinals on Saturday, a team that ranks ninth in MLB with a .734 OPS against right-handed pitching.
Seth Lugo gave up two runs on five hits, no walks, and five strikeouts through six innings in the win against the Rays.
Fantasy Impact
After this game, Lugo boasts a 3-3 record with a 3.07 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, and 6.95 K/9 through seven starts. Despite the solid surface-level numbers, the underlying stats are not so pretty. Lugo's strikeout rate has fallen from the already underwhelming number last year. His walk, hard-hit, and groundball rates have worsened as well. Lugo has been a guy who outproduces his peripherals the past few seasons, but this seems like more to overcome.
Seth Lugo tossed a gem, allowing no earned runs on just three hits and one walk while striking out eight over eight innings in Friday's win against the Astros.
Fantasy Impact
After today’s performance, Lugo now holds a 3.08 ERA and 1.08 WHIP with a 2-3 record across six starts this season. Lugo has emerged as a solid fantasy starting pitcher this season.
