Los Angeles Angels<\/a>, Lugo (8-7) was was scratched Wednesday because of back discomfort.<\/p>\n“He came out and tried to play catch today,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Thursday. “His back was still pretty stiff, so we’re going to put him on the IL.”<\/p>\n
Right-hander Stephen Kolek took Lugo’s roster spot. He was expected to start Saturday against Minnesota.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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