Royals Acquire Veteran Outfielder Randal Grichuk
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The Royals’ outfield ranks last in the majors in offensive output, with a 64 wRC+, 17% worse than the second-worst outfield.
The Kansas City Royals and right-hander Seth Lugo have agreed to a two-year extension that includes a vesting option for the 2028 season, a person familiar with the negotiations said Sunday night.
After exchanging farewell hugs with his now former D'backs teammates, Grichuk brimmed with anticipation on his way to the airport. He was joining the Royals ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium. He was embarking on a new path.
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.