KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals announced Friday that right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo is off the injured list, while Lucas Erceg, another right-handed pitcher, has been placed on the injured list because of a low back strain.
Lugo had been on the injured list with a third finger sprain, according to the Royals.
He is scheduled to start Friday's game at 7:05 p.m. against the Detroit Tigers at Kauffman Stadium.
Lugo is 3-4 on the year, with a 3.02 ERA and 42 strikeouts.
The Tigers are in first place in the American League's Central Division with a record of 37-22.
The Royals are 30-27 heading into Friday's game, good for 4th place in the AL Central.
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