Royals’ Seth Lugo is expected to start Friday after being hit in the head by a line drive
WASHINGTON — Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session and is expected to start Friday after spending time on the concussion list.
Lugo was hit in the head by a 106.6 mph line drive against Texas. Manager Matt Quatraro said before a night’s game at Washington that Lugo felt good and is expected to return Friday night, when the Royals host St. Louis.
Left-hander Kris Bubic, on the injured list because of elbow soreness, also threw.
The news hasn’t been as promising about left-hander Cole Ragans, who had a setback during rehab from a left elbow injury. Quatraro said Ragans still is having symptoms and remains shut down.
Kansas City optioned right-hander Mitch Spence, who allowed six runs in four innings in a spot start against the Nationals, to Triple-A Omaha. That cleared a roster spot for right-hander Connor Seabold, acquired by the Royals in a trade with Toronto.
