KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Kansas City Royals have officially signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year Major League contract, which includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. With this addition, the Royals now have 39 players on their Major League Reserve List.
Michael Lorenzen’s Career Highlights:
- Age: 33 (recently celebrated his birthday last week)
- 2024 Season Performance: Lorenzen began the 2024 season with the Texas Rangers and was acquired by the Royals on July 29. In his 7 appearances (6 starts) with Kansas City, he posted a 2-0 record with a 1.57 ERA (5 ER in 28.2 IP). He also made 2 appearances in the American League Division Series against the Yankees.
- Overall 2024 Season: Across 26 appearances (24 starts) with Texas and Kansas City, Lorenzen had a 7-6 record with a 3.31 ERA (48 ER in 130.1 IP), marking his lowest ERA since 2019 (2.92 ERA in 73 relief appearances with Cincinnati).
- MLB Debut and Career: Lorenzen made his Major League debut with Cincinnati in 2015, with 21 of his 27 appearances as a starter. From 2016-21, he made 268 appearances, primarily as a reliever (all but 5). Over the last three seasons (2022-24), 67 of his 73 appearances have been as a starting pitcher.
This signing underscores the Royals’ commitment to strengthening their pitching staff for the upcoming season.
