Trade deadline decisions are fast approaching for the Kansas City Royals. An up-and-down first half finished up with the Royals sitting at 47-50, They're 4 1/2

Witt wants to go for it, and he may be one of the few players in the majors who can carry his team to victory on a regular basis. If he stays red hot after the All-Star break and the Royals can creep closer to the last wild-card spot before the trade deadline, they could make a big move for the stretch run.

Hence, Lugo’s name has come up in trade rumors. And his ascending value continues to skyrocket with each start. Lugo has allowed five earned runs, total, in his last six starts. He was named Royals pitcher of the month for June after posting a 1.26 ERA and a 27.4% strikeout rate.

The Kansas City Royals just wrapped up the first half of their season, and Royals Rundown hosts Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco are here to break it all down—with a little help from the 2025 MLB Draft and a few questionable umpire calls along the way.

The Royals have a number of intriguing catching prospects that have caught the interest of rival clubs on the trade market. Read more at MLBTR.

The Royals have spiraled out of contention and need to cash in on tradeable assets in an effort to get back on track next season.