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Fri Mar 2212:51Michael Lorenzen Will Be A Starter For Texas
Texas Rangers right-hander Michael Lorenzen said that he will begin the year in the team's starting rotation despite signing a one-year, $4.5 million deal this week. Lorenzen threw 70 pitches in a session on Monday, so he's pretty stretched out, but you can't ignore the fact that he hasn't been facing live hitters at all this spring. With Lorenzen joining the club as a starter, Cody Bradford will presumably be moved to the bullpen or open the 2024 season at Triple-A Round Rock. The 32-year-old Lorenzen was a first-time All-Star in 2023 and threw a no-hitter after being traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, but he had an ERA over 5.00 in 11 appearances for the Phils and was demoted to the bullpen late in the year. Fantasy managers may want to expect more regression from a pitcher that doesn't strike out many batters.
Source: Dallas Morning News - Evan GrantRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 2101:26Michael Lorenzen Inks One-Year Deal With Rangers
Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen has inked a one-year, $4.5 million deal with the Texas Rangers, pending a physical. The deal includes $2.5 million in incentives which could potentially bring the pact to a total of $7 million. The veteran spent the 2023 season between the Tigers and Phillies, earning his first All-Star appearance in the process. Lorenzen worked to a 3.58 ERA across 18 starts with the Tigers before being flipped to the Phillies where he limped to a 5.51 ERA across 11 appearances, the final four of which were relief outings. He tossed a no-hitter against the Nationals in August but largely scuffled upon the move. The 32-year-old owns a career 4.11 ERA across 342 outings (69 starts) while his upcoming usage with the Rangers is unknown at this time.
Source: Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Mon Mar 1813:51Michael Lorenzen Throws 70 Pitches Sunday
Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen threw 70 pitches on Sunday, getting up and down four times while also hitting 94 to 96 mph with his fastball on the radar gun, according to a report viewed by The Athletic. The 32-year-old veteran remains without a team with Opening Day quickly approaching, despite the fact that he threw a no-hitter with the Philadelphia Phillies in 2023. If Lorenzen does sign with a team soon, he should be pretty stretched out despite not facing actual competition in spring training. Both the Chicago White Sox and New York Yankees have obvious needs in their starting rotations and have reportedly been considering signing Lorenzen. The former first-rounder of the Reds in 2013 out of Fullerton made his first career All-Star team in 2023 but struggled late in the year and was demoted to the bullpen in Philadelphia.
Source: The Athletic - Ken RosenthalRotoBaller.com
Thu Mar 1416:14Yankees Have Checked In On Michael Lorenzen
The New York Yankees have checked in on free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen. The Chicago White Sox, who just traded ace Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night, are another team in play for Lorenzen. Chicago also just moved righty Michael Kopech to the bullpen. The Yankees are going to be without reigning American League Cy Young winner Gerrit Cole (elbow) for at least one to two months and potentially longer to open the 2024 regular season, so they could certainly use some rotation help. The 32-year-old Lorenzen tossed a no-hitter in 2023 after being traded from the Tigers to the Phillies, but he ultimately had a 5.51 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in 11 appearances (seven starts) for the Phils and ended the year out of the rotation in the postseason. Lorenzen's low strikeout numbers don't make him very attractive for fantasy, which would especially be the case if he landed in the Bronx.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
Wed Feb 2817:15Mets Looking At Michael Lorenzen, Other Pitchers
The New York Mets have recently checked in on free-agent starting pitchers, including right-hander Michael Lorenzen, according to league sources. However, the communication likely reflects a desire to stay connected if they have another injury rather than imminent, serious interest. New York's top starter, Kodai Senga, has already been shut down for three weeks due to a strain in the back of his shoulder. FanGraphs projects the Mets to have the sixth-worst rotation in the majors, so adding more pitching depth would be a good idea. They are banking on a bounce-back from Luis Severino and steps forward from Sean Manaea and Tylor Megill. Other options to beef up the rotation besides Lorenzen include lefties Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery and righty ... [More]
Source: The Athletic - Tim Britton and Will SammonRotoBaller.com
Mon Feb 1214:51"Handful" Of Teams Remain Interested In Michael Lorenzen
There are reportedly still a handful of teams interested in signing free-agent pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The veteran is one of the better free-agent arms remaining on the market as he can pitch as a starter or out of the bullpen, both of which he did last season. Lorenzen posted a 3.58 ERA across 18 starts with the Tigers last season, earning his first career All-Star appearance in the process. He was then traded to the Phillies at the trade deadline, and while he threw his first career no-hitter in August, he also struggled to a 5.51 ERA with the Phils, making his final four appearances out of the bullpen. The 32-year-old owns a career 4.11 ERA in 342 big-league appearances (69 starts) and 724 innings of work.
Source: Jon Morosi -- MLB NetworkRotoBaller.com
Thu Jan 2514:24Michael Lorenzen Being Eyed By The Orioles
Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen is receiving interest from the Baltimore Orioles as the club remains active in the starting pitching market. Lorenzen split the 2023 season between the Tigers and Phillies, making his first career All-Star appearance. He worked to a solid 3.58 ERA in 18 starts with the Tigers but struggled to a 5.51 ERA in 11 outings (seven starts) following a trade-deadline deal to the Phillies. However, he threw his first-career no-hitter as a member of the Phillies on Aug. 9 against the Washington Nationals. He was demoted to the bullpen for his final four regular-season appearances and was left off of the Phillies' Wild Card roster before making two postseason appearances across the NLDS and NLCS. The 32-year-old sports a career 4.11 ERA in 342 appearances (69 starts) and recently held a showcase for 16 MLB teams on Jan. 23.
Source: Jon MorosiRotoBaller.com
Tue Jan 2320:42Noah Syndergaard, Michael Lorenzen Hold Workout For Teams
Free-agent right-handers Noah Syndergaard and Michael Lorenzen threw bullpen sessions for around 16 MLB teams in California on Tuesday, according to sources. Both players were impressive, with Syndergaard consistently sitting at 93-95 mph. Syndergaard, 31, had a rough 6.50 ERA in 88 2/3 innings with the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cleveland Guardians in 2023 and is a candidate to receive a one-year, prove-it deal. He's drawing interest from the Pittsburgh Pirates, among others. Lorenzen, 32, had a 3.58 ERA in 105 2/3 innings with the Detroit Tigers last year and threw a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies after being traded to the National League, but he had a 5.51 ERA in 11 games (seven starts) for the Phils and was moved to the bullpen late in the season.
Source: FanSided - Robert MurrayRotoBaller.com
Sat Oct 7 202314:46Michael Lorenzen Makes The NLDS Roster
Philadelphia Phillies right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen has made the NLDS roster. Lorenzen, who was a key trade-deadline acquisition for the Phillies, was surprisingly left off the roster for the Wild Card round. The 31-year-old put up a shaky 5.51 ERA (5.81 FIP) with just 28 strikeouts to 20 walks over 47 1/3 innings (11 games, seven starts) with the Phillies but did throw a no-hitter in his second start with the team. He'll likely be used in middle relief during the Divisional Series against the Atlanta Braves.
Source: Philadelphia PhilliesRotoBaller.com
Tue Oct 3 202312:24Michael Lorenzen Left Off Roster, Orion Kerkering Included
The Philadelphia Phillies left All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen off the roster for the wild-card series against the Miami Marlins this week but included rookie reliever Orion Kerkering and rookie corner outfielder/infielder Weston Wilson. Kerkering, the team's No. 7 prospect per MLB Pipeline, struck out six in three scoreless innings of relief after being called up in late September. He gives the Phils yet another high-leverage strikeout arm for the back end of the bullpen after starting the 2023 season with Single-A Clearwater. Lorenzen made the All-Star team this year and threw a no-hitter on Aug. 9 for the Phillies, but he had a rough 8.01 ERA in his last 30 1/3 innings and had been moved to the bullpen to close out the regular season. Wilson had a career year in the minors and will give Philadelphia an extra right-handed bench bat.
Source: NBC Sports Philadelphia - Corey SeidmanRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 24 202323:37Michael Lorenzen Earns First Save
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen recorded his first save in 2023 as he closed out the Mets on Sunday. He needed just 13 pitches to shut down Mets batters in the ninth. Lorenzen has worked out of the bullpen before, as he's collected 15 saves in his major league career. His last save was in the 2021 season. The 31-year-old has posted a 4-2 record with a 5.89 ERA in 44/1 innings since joining the Phillies.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Sun Sep 24 202321:26Michael Lorenzen Records First Save
Philadelphia Phillies relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen originally joined the team as a starter, but was recently moved to the bullpen. The Phillies called upon Lorenzen to protect a three-run lead versus the New York Mets on Sunday. The right-hander needed only 13 pitches to close out this contest. He earned his first save of the season and it might not be his last. He now holds a 4.26 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and a 108/46 K/BB ratio over 150 innings on the season.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Sep 12 202312:02Michael Lorenzen Could Move To Bullpen
With the Philadelphia Phillies planning to go back to a five-man starting rotation after Monday's doubleheader, either left-hander Cristopher Sanchez or right-hander Michael Lorenzen could be moved to the bullpen. Lorenzen made his first All-Star team this year as a starter, but he spent years as a late-inning reliever earlier in his career. The 31-year-old made his 25th start of the year on Monday and has thrown a career-high 148 2/3 innings in the big leagues in 2023. Moving him to a relief role should allow his arsenal to pop in shorter bursts, and he could even be tried out as a late-inning setup man. Lorenzen has gone 9-9 this year with a 4.06 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 107 K's this year between the Phillies and Detroit Tigers, but a move to the bullpen down the stretch would be bad news for his fantasy value.
Source: The Athletic - Matt GelbRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 10 202318:39Michael Lorenzen’s Next Start Pushed Back A Day
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen is seeing his next start shifted to next Friday against the Washington Nationals. The 31-year-old was originally on tap for next Thursday's start against the Toronto Blue Jays and Kevin Gausman. It should be music to fantasy managers' ears after Lorenzen just no-hit the Nats in his last start, and he simultaneously avoids a rigid road test versus the Jays. It also shouldn't come as much of a surprise, either, after the right-handed Lorenzen fired a whopping 124 pitches in Wednesday's masterful showing. The 2023 All-Star will look to keep the good times rolling since joining the Phillies, having given up only two runs across 17 innings thus far.
Source: Scott LauberRotoBaller.com
Wed Aug 9 202321:22Michael Lorenzen Throws First Career No-Hitter
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen was impressive during his team debut last week, but was able to top it on Wednesday. The right-hander tossed his first career no-hitter versus the Washington Nationals during Wednesday's contest. He struck out five batters, but also walked four hitters which didn't help his pitch count. Lorenzen threw a total of 124 pitches during this game. The right-hander has already exceeded his previous career-high of 113 total innings. That being said, the Phillies might be cautious with Lorenzen down the stretch of the season. However, it's going to be tough for them to limit him when he's pitching this well.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202315:44Michael Lorenzen Allows Two Earned Runs In Victory
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen pitched eight solid innings and allowed just two earned runs in a 4-2 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. During his first start with the Phillies, Lorenzen fanned six Marlins batters and allowed just five hits. The 31-year-old was acquired before the trade deadline from the Detroit Tigers. This season he carries a 6-7 record, a 3.48 ERA while striking out 88 hitters in 113/2 innings pitched.
Source: Todd ZoleckiRotoBaller.com
Thu Aug 3 202308:49Michael Lorenzen Making Phillies Debut Thursday
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen will make his first start for his club on Thursday against Johnny Cueto and the Miami Marlins. The 31-year-old was acquired before the trade deadline from the Detroit Tigers after authoring a 3.58 ERA (3.88 FIP) and 1.10 WHIP with a 5-7 record across 18 games. Lorenzen doesn't strike many out, posting a 19.9% strikeout rate, but his ratios are helpful in most leagues, and his value should increase while on a competitive team. Fantasy managers looking for rotation help can add the right-hander from the waiver wire and start him against a Marlins offense that ranks 17th in baseball with a .722 OPS.
Source: MLB.comRotoBaller.com
Tue Aug 1 202315:39Phillies Acquire Michael Lorenzen From Tigers
The Philadelphia Phillies have acquired starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee. Through 18 starts this season, the right-hander is 5-7 with a 3.88 FIP, 7.07 K/9, 2.30 BB/9, and 42.2 BB%. The 31-year-old is scheduled to hit free agency in November, so this is a true rental for the Phillies as they look to make a late push. From a fantasy perspective, joining a more competitive team could boost Loenzen's value. He is currently rostered in 45 percent of Yahoo and 19 percent of ESPN leagues. Switching gears and focusing on the return: Lee, the prospect going back to Detroit, is 20 years old and currently playing at the High-A level. Through 67 games this season, he is slashing .279/.367/.395 with 19 extra-base hits, 14 stolen bases, 10.1 BB%, 18.9 K%, and 112 wRC+.
Source: Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Mon Jul 31 202314:00Tigers Fully Expected To Trade Eduardo Rodriguez, Michael Lorenzen
The Detroit Tigers are definitely going to trade starting pitchers Eduardo Rodriguez and Michael Lorenzen before Tuesday's trade deadline, and it's simply a case of seeing which team blinks first with their high price tag. There are plenty of contenders seeking starting pitching down the stretch in 2023, so the Tigers should eventually get substantial offers for both pitchers. Rodriguez, 30, has been excellent when healthy this year, going 6-5 with a 2.95 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 91 strikeouts in 88 1/3 innings over his 15 starts for Detroit. Lorenzen, meanwhile, was the team's lone All-Star representative and has gone 5-7 with a 3.58 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 83 strikeouts in 105 2/3 innings across his 18 starts.
Source: USA TODAY Sports - Bob NightengaleRotoBaller.com
Sat Jul 29 202312:04Marlins Interested In Michael Lorenzen
The Miami Marlins are interested in Detroit Tigers All-Star right-hander Michael Lorenzen with the Aug. 1 trade deadline quickly approaching. The Baltimore Orioles have also been mentioned as a possible landing spot for Lorenzen, who will surely be dealt by Tuesday because of the fact that he will be a free agent after the 2023 season. The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays are two other teams that could make sense for Lorenzen, who is having a fine season with a 3.58 ERA (3.89 FIP), 1.09 WHIP, 27 walks and 83 strikeouts in 105 2/3 innings pitched over his 18 starts in Detroit. In four starts in July, he's allowed just three earned runs on 13 hits while walking seven and fanning 21 in 23 2/3 frames.
Source: New York Post - Jon HeymanRotoBaller.com
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