Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Ready for rehab assignment
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Manager Matt Quatraro said Sunday that Lorenzen (hamstring) is expected to make a rehab start Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
The Royals haven't specified which minor-league affiliate Lorenzen will report to for the rehab assignment. He's recovering from a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained in late August, so Lorenzen may need just one rehab outing to get back up to speed, though a clearer timeline for his return from the 15-day injured list will likely emerge once he's completed the start.
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Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Recovering from Grade 2 strain
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Lorenzen was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
The Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list that same day due to the hamstring strain, which carries a 2-to-3-week recovery timetable. Lorenzen will be able to keep his arm in shape by playing catch while he's on the mend from the injury, but he'll need time for the muscle in his right leg to heal before he's able to step back on the mound for a bullpen session. Alec Marsh was called up from Triple-A Omaha on Sunday to replace Lorenzen in the rotation.
Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Sent to IL with strained hamstring
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The Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.
Lorenzen suffered the injury during Tuesday's game versus the Guardians while covering first base. He will be eligible to return in mid-September, but a firm timeline for his recovery won't be known until the results of his MRI become available. Alec Marsh is likely to slide into Lorenzen's rotation spot.
Lorenzen was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians due to a left hamstring strain.
Lorenzen suffered the injury covering first base while attempting to complete a double play in the second frame. He was initially able to remain in the game to face another batter but was relieved before he could finish the inning. The 32-year-old is currently scheduled to start again in Houston over the weekend, though there is a chance he'll need to spend time on the injured list.
Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Hurls seven shutout innings in win
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Lorenzen (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.
Lorenzen allowed baserunners in each of the first three frames but was able to work his way out of each jam unscathed as the Royals put two runs on the board early. The right-hander would then go on to allow just one hit over his last four innings as he cruised to his second straight win. Lorenzen had failed to make it through six innings in each of his previous 10 starts coming in, but he's now gone at least five frames in three of his last four since being acquired by Kansas City. Over that stretch he carries a 1.99 ERA to go along with a 16:9 K:BB.
Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Grabs first win with Royals
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Lorenzen (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.
Lorenzen was sharp Friday, blanking Cincinnati through five innings before Tyler Stephenson drove in a run with a two-out double in the sixth. It's the first win for Lorenzen since joining the Royals at the trade deadline, though he's pitched well in Kansas City, posting a 2.87 ERA through three starts and 15.2 innings. Overall, the 32-year-old is 6-6 with a 3.68 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 86:55 K:BB through 117.1 innings between the Royals and Rangers this season. He's currently lined up to face the Angels at home in his next outing.
Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Inefficient in no-decision
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Lorenzen 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.
The veteran right-hander had trouble putting hitters away despite generating 28 called or swinging strikes among his 88 pitches, and Lorenzen failed to complete five innings for the second time in his last three starts. Since his last quality start back on June 18, he's posted a shaky 5.22 ERA, 1.56 WHIP and 33:22 K:BB in 39.2 innings, but the Royals are still hoping he can steady the back of their rotation as they fight to hang onto a wild-card spot. Lorenzen is scheduled to make his next trip to the mound on the road next weekend in Cincinnati.
Lorenzen 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.
Making his first start for the Royals since being acquired from the Rangers, Lorenzen tossed an efficient 84 pitches (54 strikes) and blanked Detroit for five innings before stumbling in the sixth and getting the hook one out short of what would have been his ninth quality start of the year. The veteran right-hander will take a 3.69 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 80:50 K:BB through 107.1 innings into his next outing, which lines up to come at home next weekend against the Cardinals.
Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Joining rotation Saturday
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Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Lorenzen will start Saturday's game in Detroit, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
After acquiring Lorenzen from the Rangers on Monday, the Royals didn't immediately decide whether the right-hander would slot into the rotation or fill a versatile multi-inning role out of the bullpen. Two days later, the team has made its intentions known with Lorenzen, who will step in as the Royals' new No. 5 starter in place of Alec Marsh, who was optioned to Triple-A Omaha on Wednesday. Lorenzen had started in all but one of his 19 appearances with the Rangers prior to the trade, logging a 3.81 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 75:48 K:BB in 101.2 innings.
