Seth Lugo

Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session in camp on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Lugo was shut down late last season with a back strain, but appears to be a full-go entering spring training. In 2025, he posted a 4.15 ERA and 1.29 WHIP, marking his first season with an ERA over 3.75 since 2020. He will look to stay healthy and rebound in 2026.

The Kansas City Royals have officially shut down Seth Lugo for the remainder of the season.

Fantasy Impact

After his back strain did not respond well to an aggressive bullpen session on September 15, Lugo has not pitched since. With the season ending in a week, the team saw no need to push him.

Kansas City Royals manager Matt Quatraro said that Seth Lugo is "a long shot" to return in the final week of the season.

Fantasy Impact

Given that he has not thrown a bullpen since a difficult session on September 15, Lugo is not expected to return to the mound this season. The Royals' playoff chances are slim, as they are six games back of a wild card spot with only seven games remaining, so there is no need to rush his recovery.

Seth Lugo did not respond well to an aggressive bullpen on Monday and will be shut down for the next few days.

Fantasy Impact

The Kansas City Royals will wait to see if the symptoms clear before allowing him to complete another bullpen session. Depending on his recovery, the team will likely have a better idea if he'll be able to pitch again during the regular season.

Seth Lugo is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Lugo will throw his second bullpen session since landing on the injured list on September 4. If Monday's session goes well, he is expected to be activated sometime after.