The New York Yankees' starting rotation is getting some reinforcements soon, but they could still want some more help after Clarke Schmidt's injury.

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.

The Kansas City Royals had a disappointing first half of the 2025 season, going 47-50 in their first 97 games after winning 86 games in 2024 and securing a Wild

Royals are predicted to make a push for a two-time All-Star outfielder, with the hope that he can live up to his huge contract.

The Pittsburgh Pirates will almost certainly be aggressive sellers at the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean they will completely clean house.

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.

With the trade deadline approaching, the Kansas City Royals are one of the teams rumored to be sellers amid their poor play.

With the Kansas City Royals catching fire over the past few games, many teams are wondering will they be buyers or sellers.