Royals Expect Lugo to Start Friday After Concussion Recovery

Kansas City Royals right-hander Seth Lugo threw a bullpen session Tuesday and is expected to start Friday after time on the concussion list. 6 mph line drive against Texas last week. Manager Matt Quatraro said before Tuesday 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 a bullpen session Tuesday. The news has been less positive for left-hander Cole Ragans, who had a setback during rehab from a left elbow injury.

Quatraro said Ragans is still having symptoms and remains shut down. Kansas City optioned right-hander Mitch Spence to Triple-A Omaha after he allowed six runs in four innings in a spot start Monday night against the Nationals. That move cleared a roster spot for right-hander Connor Seabold, acquired by the Royals on Monday in a trade with Toronto.