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TEX Michael Lorenzen
Texas Rangers
Pitcher
2024 Projected Value: $0
2024 Actual Value: $0 Difference: $0
Based on 10-team AL-only league

Player Stats      Daily Log
Year W L Sv Hold IP H BB SO ER ERA WHIP Rate
2024 proj 5 6 1 2 57.0 50 20 43 27 4.26 1.228 11.5
2024 2 1 0 0 17.0 12 9 14 8 4.24 1.235 23.1
2023 9 9 1 0 153.0 139 47 111 71 4.18 1.216 29.8
2022 8 6 0 0 97.7 81 44 85 46 4.24 1.280 19.9
2021 1 2 4 11 28.0 25 13 19 18 5.79 1.357 -0.2
2020 3 1 0 2 33.7 30 17 35 16 4.28 1.396 19.0
2019 0 4 7 16 69.7 62 24 71 28 3.62 1.234 22.6
2018 3 2 1 7 75.3 73 32 50 26 3.11 1.394 23.7
2017 8 4 2 0 83.0 78 34 80 41 4.45 1.349 18.8
2016 2 1 0 0 50.0 41 13 48 16 2.88 1.080 20.0
2015 4 9 0 0 113.3 131 57 83 68 5.40 1.659 -14.2

Player News XML
Date News
4/27/24 Rangers' Michael Lorenzen faces his old team, the Reds, for first time. Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen will make his first career appearance against his former team when the Texas Rangers host the Cincinnati Reds on Saturday afternoon in Arlington, Texas. Lorenzen (2-0, 2.45 ERA), selected in the first round of the 2013 MLB Draft by the Reds, compiled a 23-23 record and a 4.07 ERA from 2015-21 with Cincinnati. After holding out for a multi-year contract, Lorenzen signed a one-year, $4.5 million free-agent deal with the defending World Series champion Rangers on March 22. Cincinnati, which has lost its past two games, will counter with right-hander Hunter Greene (0-2, 4.55), who will be making his first career appearance against Texas.
Source: https://deadspin.com/rangers-michael-lorenzen-face...
4/21/24 Rangers try to avoid series sweep against the Braves. Texas Rangers (11-11, first in the AL West) vs. Atlanta Braves (14-5, first in the NL East) Atlanta; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Michael Lorenzen (1-0, 0.00 ERA, 1.60 WHIP, four strikeouts); Braves: Darius Vines (0-0, 1.93 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, four strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Braves -159, Rangers +134; over/under is 10 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Atlanta Braves meet the Texas Rangers looking to sweep their three-game series. Atlanta is 6-2 at home and 14-5 overall. The Braves are 11-1 in games when they out-hit their opponents. Texas has a 6-6 record on the road and an 11-11 record overall. The Rangers have gone 5-2 in games when they did not give up a home run. Sunday's
Source: https://www.recorderonline.com/sports/national_spo...
4/17/24 How Detroit Tigers performance coach Shane Wallen helped Michael Lorenzen land new deal. Shane Wallen, now in his second season as the Detroit Tigers' major league performance coach, helped Michael Lorenzen stay ready for the 2024 season.
Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/detroit-tigers-performanc...
4/16/24 Lorenzen goes 5 innings in Texas debut as Rangers blank Tigers 1-0. Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0 on Monday night. Lorenzen, signed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract as a free agent late in spring training, gave up three hits and walked five while notching four strikeouts against his former team. Lorenzen represented the Tigers at the All-Star Game last season before he was traded to Philadelphia.
Source: https://www.fox4news.com/sports/lorenzen-goes-5-in...
4/16/24 Lorenzen goes 5 innings in Texas debut as Rangers blank Tigers 1-0. Michael Lorenzen pitched five spotless innings in his Texas debut and three relievers completed a five-hit shutout as the Rangers topped the Detroit Tigers 1-0. Lorenzen, signed to a $4.5 million, one-year contract as a free agent late in spring training, gave up three hits and walked five while notching four strikeouts against his former team. Lorenzen represented the Tigers at the All-Star Game last season before he was traded to Philadelphia. The right-hander had been on the injured list due to a neck strain. Jose Leclerc allowed one baserunner in two innings. David Robertson got three outs and Kirby Yates earned his first save as Texas finished its first shutout this season. Jonah Heim doubled in the fifth and scored the only run on Marcus Semien's grounder.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/lorenzen-goes...
4/15/24 Michael Lorenzen shines in Rangers debut as Tigers fall. In his Texas Rangers debut, Michael Lorenzen pitched five scoreless innings to set the tone in a 1-0 victory over the host Detroit Tigers on Monday night. Lorenzen signed a one-year free-agent deal late in spring training and had been on the 15-day injured list due to a neck strain. Rangers right-hander Jose LeClerc pitched two innings and recorded a pair of strikeouts.
Source: https://www.reuters.com/sports/baseball/michael-lo...
4/14/24 Rangers' Cody Bradford lands on IL with back soreness as Texas' rotation takes another hit. Michael Lorenzen will take Monday's start
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rangers-cody-br...
3/30/24 When will Rangers' Michael Lorenzen return from injured list?. Michael Lorenzen was a late offseason addition to the Texas Rangers' pitching rotation. The Rangers' newly acquired pitcher started the new season on the injured list. Reports indicate that Michael Lorenzen is expected to return from the injured list by early April.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/when-will-rangers-michael...
3/27/24 Rangers' Lorenzen not ready, starts season on IL. Newly signed starter Michael Lorenzen will not be on the Opening Day active roster for the Texas Rangers, who want the All-Star right-hander to build up endurance before moving into their rotation. General manager Chris Young said Wednesday that Lorenzen will start the season on the 15-day injured list.
Source: https://africa.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39822671/ra...
3/22/24 RHP Michael Lorenzen joins Texas Rangers, giving the World Series champs another starter. Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen gives the Texas Rangers another starting pitcher less than a week before the opener. Lorenzen has signed a $4.5 million, one-year deal with the Rangers, and joined the team in Arizona on Friday. It is unclear when Lorenzen will ready to pitch, but is expected to slip into the rotation. The World Series champions go into the season with Cy Young Award winners Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer recovering from injuries and out until at least summer. The 32-year-old Lorenzen was a first-time All-Star last season with the Detroit Tigers, then was traded to Philadelphia and threw no-hitter in his second start for the Phillies.
Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/rhp-michael-l...
3/21/24 Rangers agree to deal with Michael Lorenzen: Reigning champions add to injury-riddled rotation, per report. Lorenzen is coming off an All-Star season with the Tigers and Phillies
Source: https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/rangers-agree-t...
3/21/24 Former Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen to sign with Rangers. Read — Former Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen to sign with Rangers — and more Phillies news and rumors on PhilliesNation.com.
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/03/philadelphi...
3/21/24 Former Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen to sign with Rangers. Read — Former Phillies pitcher Michael Lorenzen to sign with Rangers — and more Phillies news and rumors on PhilliesNation.com.
Source: https://www.philliesnation.com/2024/03/philadelphi...
3/21/24 Source: Lorenzen, Rangers reach 1-year deal. Right-hander Michael Lorenzen has agreed with Texas on a one-year deal worth $4.5 million guaranteed, a source confirmed.
Source: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/39775193/micha...
3/20/24 Yankees, Mets Reportedly Both Showing Interest In Same Free Agent Pitcher. Yankees, Mets Reportedly Both Showing Interest In Same Free Agent Pitcher It sounds like both New York clubs have interest in the same free-agent pitcher Author: Patrick McAvoy Publish date: Mar 20, 2024 3:26 PM EDT In this story: New York Yankees New York Mets Michael Lorenzen The New York Yankees could have some stiff competition for one of the top remaining free-agent pitchers. New York seemingly has been linked to every pitcher that might be available since losing ace Gerrit Cole for at least one or two months due to an elbow injury. The Yankees have a massive payroll and likely won't pay up for someone like Jordan Montgomery because the club would be hit with a massive tax bill. There
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/yankees-mets-r...
3/18/24 Free Agent All-Star Threw Bullpen Session; Could Yankees Sign Him?. Free Agent All-Star Threw Bullpen Session; Could Yankees Sign Him? New York could use another starter after losing its top pitcher to injury Author: Patrick McAvoy Publish date: Mar 18, 2024 1:11 PM EDT In this story: New York Yankees Detroit Tigers Philadelphia Phillies Michael Lorenzen The New York Yankees have some decisions to make. New York will be without the services of ace Gerrit Cole for at least one or two months due to an elbow injury. The Yankees have been linked to a handful of pitchers, but an addition isn't as simple as it sounds. The Yankees already have the highest payroll in baseball for the 2024 season and if they were to make another addition would face a steep tax bill.
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/yankees/news/free-agent-all...
3/14/24 MLB rumors: Yankees targeting Michael Lorenzen after striking out on Dylan Cease. The New York Yankees reportedly have checked in on free agent starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. The Yankees have a more urgent need for starting pitching after it was revealed that ace Gerrit Cole would miss at least 1-2 months after receiving an MRI on his elbow. With Gerrit Cole's absence, the Yankees' starting rotation heading into Opening Day would consist of Carlos Rodon, Marcus Stroman, Nestor Cortes, Clarke Schmidt and likely Luke Weaver if no moves are made.
Source: https://clutchpoints.com/mlb-rumors-yankees-target...
3/05/24 Former Detroit Tigers' All-Star Reportedly Wants Two-Year Deal as He Remains Unsigned. Former Detroit Tigers' All-Star Reportedly Wants Two-Year Deal as He Remains Unsigned Though he is still unsigned at this point in the offseason, former Detroit Tigers' All-Star Michael Lorenzen reportedly is holding fast to the idea of wanting a two-year deal. Author: Brady Farkas Mar 5, 2024 5:12 PM EST In this story: Detroit Tigers Cincinnati Reds Los Angeles Angels Though he is still unsigned, right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen is reportedly holding fast to the idea of wanting a two-year contract. The information was relayed by Ken Rosenthal of ' The Athletic: ' Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen continues to seek a two-year deal, according to sources briefed on his intentions.
Source: https://www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball/news/for...
2/29/24 Mets rumors: What interest in free-agent starting pitching market means. The Mets have been busy window shopping, lately. In recent days, they nearly signed veteran pitcher Julio Tehran, according to SNY's Andy Martino, and have also checked in on free-agent starters like Michael Lorenzen, per Will Sammon of The Athletic. Such due diligence by president of baseball operations David Stearns is understandable. Jose Quintana pitched just three months last season, Luis Severino had the worst year of his career thanks in part to injuries and pitch-tipping issues.
Source: https://www.amny.com/sports/mets-rumors-fa-starter...
2/28/24 Phillies' Rival Mets Targeting Their Former Pitcher. Phillies' Division Rival New York Mets Reportedly Targeting Their Former Pitcher The Philadelphia Phillies might be seeing one of their former players quite a bit if their division rivals are able to sign him. Author: Brad Wakai Publish date: Feb 28, 2024 7:00 PM EST In this story: Philadelphia Phillies The main move that the Philadelphia Phillies made at the trade deadline last year was to acquire All-Star starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers . He gave them more rotation depth for the final stretch and created more flexibility with usage of arms in the postseason. Coming over with a 3.58 ERA across 18 starts, Lorenzen's tenure with the Phillies began incredibly when
Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/phillies/news/phillies-divi...