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With Mlb The trade deadline approaches quickly, there is bound to be more than a handful of exchanged players. One of the players who will most likely be on the commercial block is the AS of Kansas City Royals Seth Lugo.
Lugo is in the last year of his contract, but he has an option as a player of $ 15 million for next season. Given how right -handers presented, it is necessary to expect it to refuse the option, which effectively makes it a rental on the commercial market.
Jeff Passan d’Espn recently called Los Angeles Dodgers One of the best adjustment in a potential agreement for Lugo. Passan also listed 80% like Lugo was treated.
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“Lugo displayed the middle of 3.00 or the lower eras for five seasons despite a rapid ball speed lower than the average and good luck withdrawal rates,” wrote Passan. “Its ability to break the runners and limit hard contact is partly thanks to its nine different locations. With a Nathan Eovaldi type contract while waiting for Lugo in a free agency, Kansas City could choose to move it, especially if the injured shoulder of Cole Ragans does not improve.”
Dodgers pitch staff has been destroyed by injuries in recent months. Although players like Blake Snell come back to the big leagues, the dodgers must add and Lugo is the perfect option.
The right veteran launched an ERA of less than 3.00 in 18 departures this year. It earned him 2.9 war against the campaign.
To add it to the rotation of the dodgers would give the manager Dave Roberts a reliable veteran who can chew departures in the coming months. Lugo could also be a staple food in the rotation of the playoffs. It would be a huge collection for dodgers, and it would probably not cost the ransom of a king.
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