As part of the deal, the Royals sent minor league reliever Andrew Hoffman to the Diamondbacks. Why this trade could be a risk is Hoffman is an arm that could turn into a decent reliever in MLB. This season, Hoffman has a 2.25 ERA with a 1.13 WHIP. He also has 55 strikeouts and two saves.

Bleacher Report's Joel Reuter listed Lorenzen as one of the top rental trade pieces in the league. "Lorenzen has been traded at the deadline each of the past two seasons, logging

The Kansas City Royals have had their eyes on Jarren Duran at the MLB trade deadline, and Seth Lugo or Lucas Erceg could be their ticket.

The Royals are making it clear to clubs that any deal for pitcher Seth Lugo would require controllable outfield help in return.

With only six days to go before the Major League Baseball trade deadline, there's one key question the Kansas City Royals are facing. Is Seth Lugo staying or go

Kansas City Royals' Seth Lugo is a hot trade target ahead of the MLB deadline. Here are the top three teams who could go for the Royals' ace.

If the Chicago Cubs make the postseason, adding another quality starter who can slot into a playoff series would make them a serious World Series threat.

It feels as though day after day, the odds of Seth Lugo remaining with the Kansas City Royals slowly erode. Lugo has been great for the Royals for the last yea