One of the Royals' best free agent signings has turned into one of baseball's best pitchers.

 

Seth Lugo has impressed all season long, spinning six shutout innings in a weekend win over the Guardians. Players and staff members around the organization have been wearing shirts advocating for Lugo to represent the American League in the All-Star game later this month.

 

Star shortstop Bobby Witt Jr says it's fun to be able to play behind a pitcher like Lugo.

 

Lugo is 11-2 in his first season in Kansas City, and leads the league in innings pitched, wins, earned run average, and quality starts.

 

Manager Matt Quatraro says Lugo has been an irreplaceable part of this year's club.

 

Lugo will make his next start this weekend in Denver, when the Royals battle the Colorado Rockies.