MICHAEL LORENZEN
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NEWS
Sat, Sep 13, 2025

4:13 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (5-11) took the loss Friday, allowing six runs on 10 hits and two walks over three innings against Philadelphia. He struck out three.

Sun, Sep 07, 2025

5:47 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (5-10) gave up four runs on seven hits and no walks over 5.1 innings to take the loss Sunday against Minnesota. He struck out five.

Wed, Aug 27, 2025

9:11 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out six in five innings Tuesday against the White Sox. He did not factor into the decision.

Thu, Aug 21, 2025

6:05 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Rangers, allowing four runs (three earned) on nine hits and a walk across 4.1 innings. He struck out six.

Sat, Aug 16, 2025

1:04 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals activated Lorenzed (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Wed, Aug 13, 2025

12:13 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Lorenzen (oblique) will rejoin the rotation Saturday versus the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Aug 11, 2025

1:38 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) struck out four batters and allowed three earned runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday in a rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Wed, Aug 06, 2025

11:27 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks over three innings Tuesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He struck out five.

Mon, Aug 04, 2025

5:49 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Aug 02, 2025

11:49 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) faced five batters in a live batting practice session Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jul 28, 2025

10:36 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) completed a bullpen session over the weekend and is expected to make one or two rehab starts before returning from the 15-day injured list, MLB.com reports.

Sat, Jul 26, 2025

11:24 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (oblique) has been playing catch for over a week but has yet to resume throwing bullpen sessions as of Friday, MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jul 14, 2025

1:33 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Monday with a left oblique strain.

Sat, Jul 12, 2025

1:26 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) was scratched from his scheduled start Saturday against the Mets due to an illness.

Sun, Jul 06, 2025

7:02 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (5-8) earned the win in Sunday's game at Arizona, allowing two hits and one walk over seven scoreless innings. He struck out seven.

Thu, Jun 26, 2025

5:27 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (4-8) took the loss against the Rays on Thursday, allowing four runs on eight hits and no walks with four strikeouts over 5.2 innings.

Sat, Jun 21, 2025

10:30 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 6-5 win over the Padres, giving up two runs on five hits and three walks over 5.1 innings. He struck out four.

Sun, Jun 15, 2025

4:23 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (4-7) took the loss Saturday, allowing three runs on four hits and three walks over six innings against the Athletics. He struck out four.

Sat, May 10, 2025

9:37 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 2-1 extra-inning win over the Red Sox after pitching seven shutout innings while allowing three hits and zero walks and striking out seven batters.

Sun, May 04, 2025

7:42 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) did not factor into the decision in Sunday's 11-6 win over the Orioles, allowing five runs on seven hits and one walk with five strikeouts over 4.2 innings.

Mon, Jan 06, 2025

6:24 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals re-signed Lorenzen to a one-year, $7 million contract Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Wed, Oct 02, 2024

8:16 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (lower body) struck out three and allowed an unearned run on one hit in two innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta.

Wed, Sep 25, 2024

7:45 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) was removed from Wednesday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

3:29 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals activated Lorenzen (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.

Tue, Sep 24, 2024

5:08 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Nationals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Sep 16, 2024

1:21 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (hamstring) struck out four and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks over 3.1 innings in his rehab start Friday with Triple-A Omaha.

Fri, Sep 13, 2024

11:18 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Omaha.

Sun, Sep 08, 2024

1:13 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Matt Quatraro told reporters Sunday that Lorenzen (hamstring) is expected to make a rehab start Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Sep 03, 2024

2:38 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.

Wed, Aug 28, 2024

12:11 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring, Jaylon T. Thompson of Kansas City Star reports.

Tue, Aug 27, 2024

7:23 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with an apparent leg injury, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.

Thu, Aug 22, 2024

6:48 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (7-6) picked up the win over the Angels on Wednesday, allowing four hits and two walks over seven scoreless innings while striking out five.

Fri, Aug 16, 2024

10:18 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) (6-6) earned the win Friday over the Reds, allowing one run on two hits and three walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out three.

Sat, Aug 10, 2024

9:25 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) came away with a no-decision in Friday's 8-5 loss to the Cardinals, giving up three runs on six hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out three.

Sun, Aug 04, 2024

8:38 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) came away with a no-decision in Saturday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Tigers, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 5.2 innings. He struck out five.

Wed, Jul 31, 2024

12:48 PM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) manager Matt Quatraro said that Lorenzen will start Saturday's game in Detroit, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Mon, Jul 29, 2024

11:36 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) general manager JJ Picollo said Monday that it has not yet been determined whether new trade acquisition Lorenzen will pitch as a starter or reliever, Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star reports.

10:30 AM - Michael Lorenzen (KC) Royals acquired Lorenzen from the Rangers on Monday in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington.

9:28 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) allowed one run on three hits and struck out one over four relief innings in Sunday's 7-3 loss to Toronto.

Thu, Jul 11, 2024

7:29 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (5-5) took the loss against the Angels on Wednesday, allowing five runs on five hits and four walks over five innings while striking out three.

Fri, Jun 14, 2024

9:53 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (4-3) picked up the win over the Dodgers on Thursday, allowing one run on four hits and one walk over seven innings. He struck out two.

Sat, May 25, 2024

5:37 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) left his start Saturday versus the Twins due to cramping in his knee, Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News reports.

4:22 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) was removed from Saturday's game against the Twins due to an apparent injury, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Thu, May 09, 2024

8:56 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (2-2) took the loss in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader against the A's, surrendering six runs on nine hits and two walks over six innings. He struck out six.

Sat, May 04, 2024

10:40 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out three batters in six innings during Friday's loss to the Royals. He didn't factor into the decision.

Mon, Apr 22, 2024

9:13 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (2-0) got the win Atlanta on Sunday, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six innings.

Mon, Apr 15, 2024

3:37 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (neck) was activated from the 15-day injured list by the Rangers on Monday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Sun, Apr 14, 2024

1:09 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (neck) will be activated from the 15-day injured list to make his Rangers debut Monday against the Tigers, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Thu, Apr 11, 2024

1:03 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) manager Bruce Bochy said Thursday that Cody Bradford will remain in the rotation after Lorenzen (neck) is activated, Jeff Wilson of Today.com reports.

Sun, Apr 07, 2024

3:53 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (neck) said Sunday he'll make one more minor-league rehab start before joining the Rangers, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

Wed, Mar 27, 2024

6:37 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) (undisclosed) threw live batting practice Wednesday and his scheduled to pitch for Triple-A Round Rock on Saturday, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

4:32 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) general manager Chris Young said Wednesday that Lorenzen will begin the season on the 15-day injured list, Kennedi Landry of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Mar 26, 2024

8:04 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday, Dave Sessions of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Mar 22, 2024

2:04 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) general manager Chris Young said Friday that it's possible Lorenzen will be part of the team's Opening Day rotation, Jeff Wilson of Today.com reports.

11:45 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Tex) said in an interview with Foul Territory on Friday that he will be part of the Rangers' rotation, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

Sat, Oct 07, 2023

11:31 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) is listed on the Phillies' roster for their NLDS matchup with Atlanta, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Oct 03, 2023

10:48 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) is not on the Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Sat, Sep 16, 2023

7:10 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) and Cristopher Sanchez will be used in a piggyback role Tuesday against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Sep 12, 2023

9:38 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) could be moved to the bullpen with the Phillies expected to shift back to a five-man rotation, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Aug 30, 2023

8:27 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) (3-1) earned the win Tuesday, allowing four runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks over six innings against the Angels. He struck out five.

Sat, Aug 19, 2023

9:03 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) (7-8) took the loss Friday, coughing up seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and a walk over 3.1 innings as the Phillies fell 8-7 to the Nationals. He struck out one.

Thu, Aug 10, 2023

4:56 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) next start is expected to be next Friday in Washington, Scott Lauber of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Tue, Aug 01, 2023

5:13 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) will make his first start for the Phillies on Thursday at Miami, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

3:41 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Phi) Phillies acquired Lorenzen from the Tigers on Tuesday in exchange for Hao-Yu Lee, Chris McCosky of Detroit News reports.

Wed, Jul 26, 2023

2:11 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) and the Tigers won't face the Angels on Wednesday after the game was postponed due to inclement weather in Detroit.

Thu, Jul 20, 2023

5:28 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (5-6) earned the win Thursday, allowing three hits and a walk over seven scoreless innings against the Royals. He struck out three.

Mon, Jun 26, 2023

9:42 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) allowed two runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out four over five innings Sunday against the Twins. He did not factor into the decision.

Sat, Jun 10, 2023

9:40 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (2-3) took the loss Friday, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk over 6.2 innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out three.

Sat, Jun 03, 2023

5:28 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 extra-inning loss to the White Sox, allowing one run on two hits over seven innings. He struck out six without walking a batter.

Tue, May 23, 2023

3:03 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) allowed five runs on five hits and two walks while striking out five batters over 5.2 innings in a no-decision during Monday's 8-5 win over the Royals in 10 innings.

Tue, May 09, 2023

9:33 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (1-2) took the loss Tuesday, allowing a run on five hits over seven innings against the Guardians. He struck out three.

Tue, May 02, 2023

7:56 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) scheduled start against the Mets on Tuesday was postponed due to inclement weather, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Wed, Apr 26, 2023

5:51 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (0-1) took the loss Wednesday, allowing five runs on seven hits and two walks over five innings during a 6-2 loss to the Brewers. He struck out five.

Sat, Apr 22, 2023

8:09 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) did not factor into the decision Friday, allowing three hits and one walk over five scoreless innings during a 2-1 loss to the Orioles. He struck out four.

Sat, Apr 15, 2023

10:54 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) was activated Saturday from the 15-day injured list.

Fri, Apr 14, 2023

3:53 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list and start Saturday against the Giants, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Wed, Apr 12, 2023

6:57 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) is set to join the Tigers' rotation this weekend against the Giants, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Sun, Apr 09, 2023

12:12 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) manager A.J. Hinch told reporters before Sunday's game against the Red Sox that the plan is for Lorenzen (groin) to make his next start in the big leagues, but he'll be evaluated by the medical staff before making the decision, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mon, Apr 03, 2023

5:29 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Toledo on Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

4:01 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) threw live batting practice and went through PFP drills Monday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Mar 30, 2023

1:08 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.

Wed, Mar 29, 2023

2:55 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) threw a bullpen session earlier this week and will throw another one Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Fri, Mar 24, 2023

3:33 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Friday that Lorenzen (groin) will not be ready for the beginning of the season, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.

2:39 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) (groin) will progress his throwing and begin a running progression over the weekend, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Tue, Mar 21, 2023

12:43 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Lorenzen (groin) is uncertain to make his final Grapefruit League start, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

11:04 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) has been diagnosed with a mild left groin strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Mon, Mar 20, 2023

10:29 AM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) has been scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start Monday against the Blue Jays due to groin tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Thu, Feb 16, 2023

12:14 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) will not be used as a hitter for the Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press on Thursday.

Wed, Dec 14, 2022

7:31 PM - Michael Lorenzen (Det) signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Tigers on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Thu, Sep 29, 2022

11:32 AM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (8-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one unearned run on three hits with three walks over five innings against the Athletics while striking out eight.

Thu, Sep 22, 2022

10:33 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) allowed three earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings Thursday against the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision.

Sat, Sep 10, 2022

7:37 AM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) gave up one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out two in a 4-3 loss to the Astros on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.

7:37 AM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) gave up one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out two in a 4-3 loss to the Astros on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.

Fri, Sep 09, 2022

2:06 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Astros.

2:06 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Astros.

Sun, Sep 04, 2022

4:39 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Wed, Aug 31, 2022

8:16 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Inland Empire, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Mon, Aug 29, 2022

8:12 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) is feeling strong following his last rehab start, but he might be asked to pitch in one more minor-league game before coming off the 60-day injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Tue, Aug 16, 2022

9:36 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) threw 45 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Tuesday and will next report to Triple-A Salt Lake to begin a rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Fri, Aug 12, 2022

10:31 PM - Michael Lorenzen (LAA) (shoulder) has been throwing bullpen sessions without issues, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

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