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Wacha Stays, Royals Build Around Him | Kansas City Royals News
The Kansas City Royals are keeping Michael Wacha, rejecting trade offers that didn’t meet their high bar for talent in return. With injuries plaguing the rotation and a long-term rebuild plan targeting 2027, Wacha’s consistency, All-Star performance, and veteran leadership make him indispensable. The team extended him — along with Seth Lugo — betting on his innings and clubhouse presence. For Wacha, staying means stability, love for the city, and alignment with a core group he believes can compete. His future is locked in, and so is his role as a key piece of the Royals’ pitching foundation…
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