Royals set massive asking prices for Wacha and Lugo

Kansas City reluctant to move veteran starting pitchers.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 101 min read

What happened: The Kansas City Royals are reportedly demanding a massive return in potential trades involving Michael Wacha and Seth Lugo. While the club is willing to listen to offers, they are not actively seeking to deal either starting pitcher.

Why it matters: The organization is hesitant to part with core rotation pieces without major league-ready replacements, mirroring past trade deadline reluctance. With Bobby Witt Jr. and Maikel Garcia signed to long-term deals, the front office does not plan to rebuild.

By the numbers: The Royals currently hold the second-worst record in the American League, sitting only ahead of the Los Angeles Angels. Wacha has been one of the most reliable starters in the league over the last three seasons, while Lugo is two years removed from finishing as a Cy Young runner-up.

What to watch: Watch to see if Kansas City lowers its asking price as the trade deadline approaches or holds the veterans.

Sources

Yahoo MLB 2026-07-10T15:12:05.177806+00:00

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