The Baltimore Orioles remain focused on pitching upgrades ahead of next Tuesday's MLB trade deadline, according to sources, and Detroit Tigers All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen is one starter that they are interested in. The Orioles currently have a 1.5-game lead over the Tampa Bay Rays in the American League East, but they're looking for rotation reinforcements for the stretch run of 2023. Lorenzen, 31, entered his start Thursday against the Los Angeles Angels with a 5-6 record, 3.49 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and just 76 strikeouts in 100 2/3 innings over his 17 starts. He picked up his seventh loss of the year by giving up three runs while walking one and striking out seven in five innings against the Angels on Thursday to raise his season ERA to 3.58. In his previous three starts in July, he hadn't allowed a run while walking six and fanning 14 in 18 2/3 frames. Lorenzen could be more volatile in fantasy with a move out of the AL Central.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen, the team's lone All-Star representative this year, will be a free agent at the end of the year, making him an attractive rental candidate who can start during the regular season and potentially move to a relief role for the playoffs. Scouts that have been watching his teammate Eduardo Rodriguez have also stuck around to watch Lorenzen. Detroit is also said to be considering trades of at least one of their relievers, with right-hander Jason Foley drawing significant interest. Lorenzen just pitched in Game 1 of a doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday and was hit with his seventh loss of the year, allowing three earned runs on five hits while walking one and striking out seven in five innings to bump his ERA up to 3.58 on the season.

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays are considering trading for Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen, whose trade value is peaking at the exact right time with the deadline quickly approaching on Aug. 1. Including his fantastic outing on Thursday against the Kansas City Royals, Lorenzen has tossed 18 2/3 scoreless innings over his last three starts. The 31-year-old made his first All-Star team this year and picked up his fifth win on Thursday by throwing seven shutout innings while walking one and striking out three to lower his season ERA to 3.49. Lorenzen is striking out only 19.5% of batters he faces, but the key to his solid season has been a low 6.7% walk rate. A trade to a contender would make him slightly more attractive in fantasy.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (5-6) allowed three hits and a walk while striking out three across seven scoreless innings during Thursday's 3-0 win over the Kansas City Royals. He picked up his fifth win of the season. The 31-year-old was efficient in Thursday's win, landing 59 of 89 pitches for strikes. Lorenzen hasn't allowed a run over his last 18 2/3 innings. He owns a 3.49 ERA, 1,09 WHIP, and 76 strikeouts over 100 2/3 innings in 2023. Lorenzen will look to extend his scoreless innings streak in Tuesday's matchup against the Los Angeles Angels.

Detroit Tigers right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen launched 6.2 innings against the Chicago White Sox on Saturday. He surrendered zero earned runs and punched out four batters for an unfortunate no-decision in the team's 7-3 win. The former two-way player lowered his ERA to 3.50 and his WHIP to 1.10 with the positive showing. Lorenzen has been volatile in 2023, but he's permitted one run or fewer in five of his eight starts. The 31-year-old's fastball velocity is up a tad from last season, making him a usable streaming option in favorable matchups. That could be the case for a rematch with the ChiSox on Friday.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen allowed one run on five hits over seven innings of work in a 2-0 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Lorenzen struck out three and did not issue a walk in the outing. The veteran right-hander finished with a no-decision despite hurling his second straight quality start. Lorenzen is trending up of late, having allowed just two total runs over his past 14 innings, spanning two starts. He is worth a look as a potential waiver add considering how well he's been throwing the ball of late.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (groin) was activated from the 15-day injured list and will make his season debut in a start against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. The 31-year-old righty was dealing with a left groin strain, which cost him the first two weeks of the season. Lorenzen put up an average 4.24 ERA, 1.280 WHIP, and 85:44 K/BB ratio over 97 2/3 innings (18 starts) last season with the Los Angeles Angels. There isn't much fantasy appeal here due to his limited arsenal and team context.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (groin), who was scratched from his Grapefruit League start on Monday, is dealing with a mild left groin strain. He will progress to baseball activities in camp as his symptoms allow, but it doesn't sound like Lorenzen will need to begin the 2023 regular season on the injured list. The 31-year-old comes to Detroit after going 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA (4.31 FIP), 1.28 WHIP and 20.7 percent strikeout rate in 97 2/3 innings over 18 starts in his lone season with the Los Angeles Angels in 2022. The converted reliever has durability concerns and not much fantasy upside at all as a starter, although he has moved to a pitcher-friendly division in the American League Central.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Michael Lorenzen (groin) was scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start on Monday due to groin tightness. Trey Wingenter will now make the start in what will be a bullpen game for the Tigers against the Toronto Blue Jays. The 31-year-old is currently being evaluated, and it's unclear as of now if this is an injury that will put him in jeopardy of missing Opening Day. In his most recent spring outing on March 14, Lorenzen only threw 2 2/3 innings, so he still has some building up to do before the start of the 2023 regular season. Lorenzen's durability concerns are even more scary now that he's a starting pitcher, as he missed over two months with the Angels in 2022 due to a shoulder injury. He's in a pitcher-friendly division, but Lorenzen doesn't have much fantasy upside.

The Detroit Tigers agreed to a one-year, $8.5 million deal with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen on Wednesday. Lorenzen will have a chance to make up to $10 million via incentives. The 30-year-old starting pitcher spent the 2022 season with the Los Angeles Angels, going 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA (4.31 FIP), a 1.28 WHIP, a 20.7 percent strikeout rate and a 10.7 percent walk rate in 97 2/3 innings pitched over 18 starts. A right shoulder injury cost him some time in the second half of the season. Lorenzen is expected to pitch at the back end of Detroit's starting rotation next year. In his eight-year major-league career, Lorenzen has a 4.10 career ERA (4.28 FIP), a 1.36 WHIP and a 20.1 percent strikeout rate in 571 innings over 313 outings (44 starts). His first seven seasons were spent with the Cincinnati Reds, mostly in a relief role.

The Los Angeles Angels reinstated outfielder Mickey Moniak (finger) and right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) from the injured list on Friday and optioned right-hander Touki Toussaint to Triple-A Salt Lake and designated outfielder Ryan Aguilar for assignment in corresponding moves. Moniak will merely serve as outfield depth for the Halos to close out another disappointing season. He's gone 10-for-60 (.167) with two homers, five RBI and eight runs scored in 23 combined games with the Angels and Phillies in 2022. Lorenzen will make the start on Friday against the Houston Astros. The 30-year-old right-hander didn't look great on his three-start minor league rehab assignment and is an extremely risky fantasy streamer on Friday in a tough matchup.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) tossed six innings on Friday night in his third minor league rehab start for Single-A Inland Empire, allowing two earned runs on four hits (one home run) while walking two and striking out five. The 30-year-old gave up six runs in just 3 2/3 innings in his second rehab start for Triple-A Salt Lake last weekend, so this was certainly an improvement, albeit against lesser competition. It remains to be seen if he's ready to rejoin the Angels rotation, but he was sitting in the mid-90s with his fastball on Friday night. Lorenzen has been out since July 1, and he's been inconsistent in 2022 for fantasy managers with a 4.94 ERA (4.48 FIP), a 1.35 WHIP and 55 strikeouts to 30 walks in 71 innings over 13 starts.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Inland Empire. He was blasted for six runs across 3 2/3 innings during his second rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake. The 30-year-old has been sidelined since July 1 with a shoulder strain. He owns a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 55:30 K: BB across 71 innings in 2022. Lorenzen is on track to rejoin the Angles rotation in September. The right-hander is mainly a stash in deep-league formats.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) threw 45 pitches during Tuesday's simulated game. He "felt great" and will report to Triple-A Salt Lake to begin a rehab assignment. The 30-year-old is expected to make two rehab starts before rejoining the Angels rotation. He is eligible to be activated from the 60-day injured list in early September. The Angels right-hander owns a 6-6 record with a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and a 55:30K: BB across 71 innings in 2022. Lorenzen is mainly a stash in deep-league formats with IL spots.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) has been transferred from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day IL. This was just a procedural move to open up a spot on the Angels' 40-man roster. Lorenzen has been out since the beginning of July with a right shoulder strain but has recently resumed a throwing program. The 30-year-old right-hander owns a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, and 55:30 K/BB ratio over 71 innings (13 starts) this season. Barring any setbacks, he could return to the Angels' rotation sometime in September.

The Los Angeles Angels placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with a right shoulder strain and recalled right-hander Jose Marte from Triple-A Salt Lake in a corresponding move. Lorenzen's injured list stint is retroactive to July 4. The 30-year-old has struggled recently, and it's possible that he's been pitching at less than 100 percent. He's gone 6-6 with a 4.94 ERA and a 1.35 WHIP while striking out 55 and walking 30 in 71 innings over 13 starts. Fantasy managers in shallow mixed leagues shouldn't feel the need to hang onto him, especially if he's expected to miss more than the minimum time on the injured list.

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen kept his strong start to the season going on Saturday as he allowed one run over seven innings in a 9-1 win over the Athletics. The 30-year-old gave up five hits and a walk while striking out three in the 99-pitch effort, improving his record to 4-2 on the campaign. Lorenzen's 35 1/3 IP on the year now surpasses his 2021 and 2020 totals as he currently sits with a sturdy 3.57 ERA and 1.10 WHIP with a 24/11 K/BB in his return as a starter. Questions will linger about his durability all season, but for now, managers should continue to roll out the right-hander as he'll face the lowly Athletics lineup again next weekend.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Lorenzen picked up his second win of the season in Monday's 3-0 win over the Guardians. Lorenzen pitched 6 scoreless innings, giving up three hits and four walks with three strikeouts. The 30-year-old has always been fun to watch given his utility toolset but has never been much of a fantasy asset. He does have an impressive 2-1 record with a 2.93 ERA and 12 strikeouts through 15 1/3 IP in a starting role with the Angels this season. However, he also has six walks and hasn't served as a traditional starter since 2015. At this point, fantasy managers should wait to see more before they trust Lorenzen. His next start will be a good test at the White Sox.

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year deal worth roughly $7 million with free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen, according to a source. The 29-year-old has experience as both a starter and reliever, and he has a 4.07 ERA over 473 1/3 innings over seven seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. Lorenzen, who is one of the better hitting pitchers in the league, was born in Anaheim and played at Cal State Fullerton. He pitched only in relief in 2021 after not making his season debut until July due to a shoulder injury, and he wasn't terribly effective with a 5.59 ERA and 21 strikeouts in 29 innings. Lorenzen made 21 starts in his rookie year in 2015, but he's made just five starts since. He's been better in his career in relief (3.74 ERA), but given the Angels need for starters, Lorenzen is expected to compete for a rotation spot in spring training.

Veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen is entering free agency this offseason. According to Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer, Lorenzen is seeking an opportunity with a team where he can compete for a starting role. He is reportedly eager to bet on himself and take a low-cost deal that's infused with incentives. The 29-year-old has spent the entirety of his seven-year MLB career with the Cincinnati Reds. He made 21 starts during his rookie year, but went on to make just five total starts over the following six years. This past year, he made 27 relief appearances and pitched to a 5.59 ERA and a 1.38 WHIP. We'll see if any teams out there are willing to take a chance on him as a potential starter.