KANSAS CITY -- Royals manager Matt Quatraro announced on Sunday that starter Seth Lugo will not pitch again this season.

Lugo was placed on the 15-day injured list on Sept. 4 due to a low back strain, and while he attempted to come back for the final portion of the season, the veteran right-hander did not respond well to an aggressive bullpen session on Sept. 15.

Lugo has still not pitched since, and with just six regular-season games remaining following Sunday’s series finale against the Blue Jays at Kauffman Stadium, the Royals are playing it safe with their 35-year-old starter.

“He’s not going to pitch again,” Quatraro said. “It’s not getting better quickly enough to do anything meaningful for him to come out here and force it. So he’s going to be shut down.”

It’s an unceremonio

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