placing first baseman Nolan Schanuel on the injured list<\/a>.<\/p>\nLugo last played in MLB in 2025, featuring for the Angels in 31 games over the course of the season. His first\u2014and longest\u2014stint in the majors last season came in May, when he played 15 games at the top level. He hit three homers that month, driving in six runs and posting a .814 OPS.<\/p>\n
The Angels sent him down towards the end of May, and he played just two more games before coming up for the rest of the season at the end of August.<\/p>\n
He finished the year with four homers and nine RBIs, posting a .707 OPS during his time with the Angels.<\/p>\n
Lugo began the season in Triple-A once again, but he quickly found himself in Double-A after an average start to the season. After moving to Double-A, Lugo had three homers and 26 RBIs in 39 games played with a .788 OPS.<\/p>\n
The Angels didn\u2019t really have a spot for Lugo anymore after Wade Meckler made his way to MLB, as they have plenty of depth in the outfield. Jo Adell and Mike Trout are locks to start for the Angels, and the combination of Meckler with Jose Siri and Jorge Soler doesn\u2019t leave much room for anyone else.<\/p>\nMay 21, 2025; West Sacramento, California, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Matthew Lugo (15) sits in the dugout before a game against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nWill Matthew Lugo Play on the Royals?<\/h2>\n While Lugo couldn\u2019t make his way to MLB with the Angels, his prospects are equally as grim with the Royals. They have a plethora of outfielders in the big leagues at the moment, such as Isaac Colins, Lane Thomas, Kyle Isbel, Jac Caglianone and speed threat Tyler Tolbert.<\/p>\n
Tolbert is the most likely player for him to replace, but he will likely have to prove his worth as the Royals optioned him to Triple-A upon bringing him in.<\/p>\n
The Royals didn\u2019t have to make a roster move to make room on their roster, as they designated catcher Elias D\u00edaz and pitcher Bailey Falter for assignment recently.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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