According to a report from ESPN's Jeff Passan, the Royals and Lugo are in the process of finalizing a multi-year extension. He's off the market at the trade deadline, and the Royals have locked in a formidable top of the rotation with Lugo, Cole Ragans, Kris Bubic, and Michael Wacha for 2026.

The Kansas City Royals have agreed to a two-year extension with right-hander Seth Lugo, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.

There was plenty of speculation that the Kansas City Royals would trade Seth Lugo before the deadline, but the star ace isn't going anywhere this season.