Isbel is a useful player to have on a roster, but he's proving he can't be counted on to help the offense. You want him tracking down balls in center field, but not in starts against left-handed pitchers, and possibily in more of a full-time bench role someday soon.

The 35-year-old made his first All-Star Game and won his first Gold Glove last season, and rumors surfaced of several contenders interested in him ahead of Thursday’s deadline.

Lugo, who signed a two-year deal with the Royals ahead of the 2024 season, with a $15 million player option for 2026, was primed to not only be one of the most prominent names thought to be available leading into Thursday’s deadline,