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MICHAEL LORENZEN #24 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
7-6 W-L •
1.24 WHIP •
3.32 ERA
7-6 W-L
1.24 WHIP
3.32 ERA
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Makes return over weekend Lorenzen (lower body) struck out three and allowed an unearned run on one hit in two innings out of the bullpen in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Lorenzen made his final start of the regular season last Wednesday, when he tossed two-plus innings against the Nationals before leaving early due to lower-body fatigue. He made his return to action out of the bullpen a few days later, with the clean appearance assuaging any concerns about his health. He was included on the Royals' 26-man wild-card roster but went unused during the club's two-game sweep of the Orioles.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Removal deemed precautionary Lorenzen left his start against Washington on Wednesday as a precaution due to lower-body fatigue.
Impact Lorenzen was activated off the injured list earlier Wednesday after missing the past month with a hamstring strain, so the Royals likely didn't want to push it once he reported discomfort on the mound in the third inning. The 32-year-old's abbreviated outing will presumably mark the end of his regular season, giving him a 3.37 ERA and 1.25 WHIP alongside a 94:60 K:BB across 25 games (24 starts), and he'll now look to prepare for the Royals' postseason run.
SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Royals ride bullpen to 3-0 win over Nationals after Lorenzen's early exit
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Royals' Lorenzen departs after only 2 1/3 innings in first start since return from IL
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Exits with trainer Lorenzen was removed from Wednesday's game against the Nationals due to an apparent injury, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lorenzen was able to get through 2.1 innings in his first start back from the injured list before motioning for a trainer to come take a look at him. The Royals haven't yet specified what was bothering the right-hander enough for him to ask out of the game, though it may be related to the hamstring injury that kept him sidelined for nearly a month prior to Wednesday's outing.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Activated ahead of start The Royals activated Lorenzen (hamstring) from the 15-day injured list Wednesday.
Impact Lorenzen will rejoin the rotation Wednesday versus the Nationals after missing the last four weeks of action with a strained hamstring. The righty was limited workload-wise in both of his rehab appearances, so the expectation is he will not pitch terribly deep into Wednesday's contest.
SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE
Royals face the Nationals leading series 1-0
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Making return Wednesday Lorenzen (hamstring) will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list to start Wednesday against the Nationals, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact The right-hander has been out since late August due to a hamstring strain but will rejoin Kansas City's rotation after a pair of rehab outings. Lorenzen had a limit workload in both rehab appearances and will likely have some limitations Wednesday, which will be his final start of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE
Gets to fourth inning in rehab start Lorenzen (hamstring) struck out four and allowed one earned run on two hits and two walks over 3.1 innings in his rehab start Friday with Triple-A Omaha.
Impact Lorenzen took the hill for Omaha on two days' rest after opening his rehab assignment with a 1.2-inning appearance for Double-A Northwest Arkansas on Tuesday. According to MLB.com, Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Sunday that Lorenzen felt more soreness than usual in his most recent rehab outing, so he'll be re-examined in Kansas City this week before the club determines his next step. Alec Marsh has been filling in as the Royals' No. 5 starter while Lorenzen has been on the shelf with a left hamstring strain.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Continuing rehab assignment Lorenzen (hamstring) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Triple-A Omaha.
Impact The right-hander gave up three runs over 1.2 innings during his first rehab outing Tuesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas, and he'll follow that abbreviated appearance with another start Friday. Lorenzen is working his way back from the Grade 2 hamstring strain he sustained in late August, and it remains to be seen if he'll require another rehab outing before being activated from the injured list.
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for rehab assignment Manager Matt Quatraro told reporters Sunday that Lorenzen (hamstring) is expected to make a rehab start Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.
Impact It hasn't been specified which minor-league affiliate Lorenzen will report to for the his rehab assignment. He's dealing with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain sustained in late August, so it's possible he'll just need one outing to get back up to speed, though a clearer timeline will likely emerge once he's completed his rehab start.
SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Recovering from Grade 2 strain Lorenzen was diagnosed with a Grade 2 left hamstring strain after undergoing an MRI on Wednesday, MLB.com reports.
Impact 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.
SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Royals place RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) on IL The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left strained hamstring.Lorenzen, 32...
AUGUST 28 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen heads to 15-day injured list with strained left hamstring
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Sent to IL with strained hamstring 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.
Impact 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 it's too soon to know whether he might be ready to rejoin the active roster that day. Alec Marsh is likely to slide into Lorenzen's rotation spot.
AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) exits start vs. Guardians Kansas City Royals starter Michael Lorenzen exited in the second inning Tuesday night at the Cleveland Guardians with a left hamstring strai...
AUGUST 28 • SUNHERALD.COM
Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen to undergo MRI after injuring his left hamstring in start against Guards
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Exits with injury Lorenzen was removed from Tuesday's game against the Guardians with an apparent leg injury, Tom Withers of the Associated Press reports.
Impact Lorenzen seemed to injure his leg 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 scheduled to start again in Houston over the weekend, though a better picture of his status for that game will emerge once the Royals are able to take a closer look at him.
AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE
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Hurls seven shutout innings in win 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.
Impact 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 at the start of this month. Over that stretch he carries a 1.99 ERA to go along with a 16:9 K:BB.
AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE
