History of Seth Lugo in Timeline

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.

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November 17, 1989: Jacob Seth Lugo's Birth

On November 17, 1989, Jacob Seth Lugo was born. He later became a professional baseball pitcher.

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2011: Drafted by the New York Mets

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.

2012: Missed Season Due to Injury

In 2012, Lugo missed the entire season due to spondylolisthesis, requiring spinal fusion surgery. He was bedridden for three months post-surgery.

2013: Return to Pitching

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.

2014: Played for St. Lucie Mets

In 2014, Lugo pitched for the St. Lucie Mets of the Class A-Advanced Florida State League.

2015: Advanced to Higher Leagues

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.

July 1, 2016: Major League Debut

On July 1, 2016, Seth Lugo was promoted to the major leagues and made his debut against the Chicago Cubs, pitching two shutout innings.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Seth Lugo made his Major League Baseball (MLB) debut.

2016: Began Season with AAA Las Vegas

In 2016, Seth Lugo started the season with AAA Las Vegas.

June 11, 2017: First Start of Season

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.

July 15, 2017: First Major League Home Run

On July 15, 2017, Seth Lugo hit his first major league home run against the Colorado Rockies.

2017: World Baseball Classic

In 2017, Lugo played for the Puerto Rican national baseball team in the World Baseball Classic, winning a silver medal.

2017: Played for Puerto Rican National Team

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.

2019: Exclusively a Relief Pitcher

In 2019, Seth Lugo worked exclusively as a relief pitcher, posting a 2.70 ERA with 104 strikeouts in 80 innings.

2020: Season Struggles

During the 2020 season, Lugo experienced struggles, registering a 5.15 ERA and a 3-4 record.

May 17, 2021: Placed on Injured List

On May 17, 2021, Seth Lugo was placed on the 60-day injured list after undergoing right elbow surgery.

April 29, 2022: Pitched in Combined No-Hitter

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.

December 22, 2022: Signed with San Diego Padres

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.

December 14, 2023: Signed with Kansas City Royals

On December 14, 2023, Seth Lugo signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Kansas City Royals.

2023: Opted out of deal

Following the 2023 season, Seth Lugo opted out of his deal, making him a free agent.

July 21, 2024: First Career Complete Game

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.

2024: Player Option

In 2024, Seth Lugo had a player option with the San Diego Padres.

2024: All-Star and Cy Young Nomination

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.

July 27, 2025: Signed Extension with Royals

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.