"We're a much better team with Seth Lugo here than not here," Royals president J.J. Picollo told reporters Friday, via the Kansas City Star.

Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Lugo is finalizing a multi-year contract extension to stay with the Royals.

"Despite posting a 5.78 ERA in 2025, Eflin’s underlying metrics suggest there’s room for optimism," wrote Kallan.