Jacob Seth Lugo is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Kansas City Royals in MLB. He debuted in 2016 and has also played for the New York Mets and San Diego Padres. Lugo represented Puerto Rico in the 2017 World Baseball Classic, earning a silver medal.
On November 17, 1989, Jacob Seth Lugo was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.
In 2011, Seth Lugo was selected by the New York Mets in the 34th round of the MLB draft and signed with the team, receiving a $20,000 signing bonus.
In 2012, Lugo missed the entire season due to spondylolisthesis, requiring spinal fusion surgery. He was bedridden for three months post-surgery.
In 2013, Lugo returned to pitching, playing for the Brooklyn Cyclones and Savannah Sand Gnats, achieving a 4-6 record with a 3.39 ERA.
In 2014, Lugo pitched for the St. Lucie Mets of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.
In 2015, Seth Lugo played for the Binghamton Mets and Las Vegas 51s. Following the 2015 season, he was added to the Mets' 40-man roster.
On July 1, 2016, Seth Lugo was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut against the Chicago Cubs, pitching two shutout innings.
In 2016, Seth Lugo made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.
In 2016, Seth Lugo started the season with AAA Las Vegas.
On June 11, 2017, Lugo made his first start of the season for the Mets against the Atlanta Braves, earning the win after pitching seven innings and allowing only one run.
On July 15, 2017, Seth Lugo hit his first major league home run against the Colorado Rockies.
In 2017, Lugo played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic, winning a silver medal.
In 2017, Seth Lugo played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic, honoring his paternal grandfather. He started in multiple games but lost in the Championship Game against the United States.
In 2019, Seth Lugo worked exclusively as a relief pitcher, posting a 2.70 ERA with 104 strikeouts in 80 innings.
During the 2020 season, Lugo experienced struggles, registering a 5.15 ERA and a 3-4 record.
On May 17, 2021, Seth Lugo was placed on the 60-day injured list after undergoing right elbow surgery.
On April 29, 2022, Seth Lugo pitched in relief in a combined no-hitter against the Philadelphia Phillies, recording the last two outs of the top of the 8th inning.
On December 22, 2022, Seth Lugo signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, which included a player option for the 2024 season.
On December 14, 2023, Seth Lugo signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Kansas City Royals.
Following the 2023 season, Seth Lugo opted out of his deal, making him a free agent.
On July 21, 2024, Seth Lugo threw his first career complete game, striking out 6 batters and allowing one earned run in a 4-1 win against the Chicago White Sox.
In 2024, Seth Lugo had a player option with the San Diego Padres.
In 2024, Seth Lugo was named to the All-Star team after leading the MLB in innings pitched and tying for the lead in wins. He also finished 2nd in American League Cy Young Award balloting.
On July 27, 2025, Seth Lugo signed a two-year extension with the Royals, beginning in 2026, with a performance-based option for 2028, worth a guaranteed $46 million.
In 2026, Seth Lugo's two-year contract extension with the Kansas City Royals will begin, paying him $20 million each year.
In 2027, Seth Lugo will make $20 million as part of his contract extension with the Kansas City Royals.
In 2028, Seth Lugo has a vesting, performance-based option with the Royals.
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