Michael Lorenzen - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Chooses free agency Lorenzen elected free agency Monday.

Impact It initially appeared as though Lorenzen had accepted an assignment with Triple-A Buffalo after he wasn't claimed on waivers, but the team has since clarified that the right-hander is pursuing an opportunity elsewhere. He's posted a 7.21 ERA and 1.88 WHIP with 90 strikeouts over 127.1 innings during stops in Colorado and Toronto so far this year.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sticking with Blue Jays Lorenzen was sent outright to Triple-A Buffalo on Monday.

Impact Lorenzen will remain with Toronto after passing through waivers unclaimed. He was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Friday after surrendering five runs over two frames in his last outing Tuesday against Detroit.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Toronto The Blue Jays designated Lorenzen for assignment Friday, Mitch Bannon of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lorenzen was tagged for five runs on four hits and three walks with just one strikeout across two innings in Tuesday's 10-1 loss to the Tigers, as he was saddled with his 13th loss of the campaign. After joining Toronto last month, Lorenzen pitched in six games out of the bullpen, yielding 11 runs on 18 hits and five walks with eight strikeouts over 11.2 frames.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Spencer Torkelson hits 3-run homer as Tigers thump Blue Jays 10-1 to win 6th straight

Spencer Torkelson hit a three-run homer, Drew Anderson pitched five shutout innings and the Detroit Tigers won their sixth straight game by thumping the Toronto Blue Jays 10-1

SEPTEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Takes loss in relief Wednesday Lorenzen (3-12) took the loss Wednesday, giving up two runs on four hits and a walk over 2.2 innings of relief as the Blue Jays were downed 2-0 by the A's. He struck out two.

Impact In a rare low-scoring affair at Sutter Health Park, the veteran righty was the only hurler to struggle in a bullpen day for Toronto. Taking the mound to begin the second inning after opener Braydon Fisher had breezed through the first frame, Lorenzen blanked the home side in the second before serving up a solo shot to Henry Bolte in the third and bringing home Tommy White in the fourth on a wild pitch. Injuries have left the Jays without a fifth starter as they try to squeak into the final wild-card spot in the AL, but Lorenzen doesn't appear to be any sort of solution, even in a bulk relief role. Over four appearances and 8.2 innings for Toronto, he's served up three long balls and has stumbled to a 6.23 ERA, 1.61 WHIP and 6:2 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Bolte's homer in the 4th inning helps Athletics beat Blue Jays 2-0

Henry Bolte hit a solo home run in the third inning and Tommy White scored on a wild pitch as the Athletics beat the Toronto Blue Jays 2-0 on Wednesday

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Could pitch in bulk relief Lorenzen could be deployed in bulk relief behind opening pitcher Braydon Fisher during Wednesday's game against the Athletics, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact With Jameson Taillon (elbow) recently heading back to the injured list, the Blue Jays have an opening in the rotation. Though Fisher will technically make his ninth start of the season Wednesday, he hasn't recorded more than four outs in any of those prior eight outings and will likely exit the game at some point before the end of the second inning. Toronto could lean on a number of relievers to finish out the contest, but Lorenzen is one of the most well-rested members of the bullpen who is capable of offering length. He'll be available to pitch on four days' rest after tossing three innings and 33 pitches in his most recent appearance Friday in Kansas City.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Kirk, Clement and Springer each drive in 2 runs as Blue Jays beat Royals 9-2 to reach .500

Alejandro Kirk, Ernie Clement and George Springer drove in two runs apiece to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 9-2 win over the Kansas City Royals

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Blue Jays' Desperate Michael Lorenzen Move Exposes Their Biggest Problem The Toronto Blue Jays need pitching help. Desperately. Apparently, they needed it so bad they took a chance on Michael Lorenzen. The Blue Ja...

AUGUST 28 • SI.COM

Signs with Jays Lorenzen signed a major-league contract with the Blue Jays on Thursday, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact The Rockies cut ties with Lorenzen last week after he turned in a 7.08 ERA and 1.88 WHIP across 115.2 innings, but he'll now receive another opportunity to pitch for Toronto. The Blue Jays have an open spot in their rotation after placing Shane Bieber (shoulder) on the injured list Tuesday, so Lorenzen may get a chance to make a start or two for his new club before Bieber is cleared to return.

AUGUST 27 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency The Rockies released Lorenzen on Wednesday.

Impact Lorenzen is now a free agent after posting a 7.08 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB in 115.2 frames for Colorado. Now that he can be signed to a minimum contract, Lorenzen should draw free-agent interest from a team looking for a versatile arm for the stretch run.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

The Twins could turn to another struggling veteran amid starting pitching crisis The Minnesota Twins could look into Michael Lorenzen after he was designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies.

AUGUST 18 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Lorenzen DFA'd by Rockies after struggling at Coors - and away from it DENVER – Right-handed starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen's attempt to tame Coors Field ended Monday, when the Rockies announced that they had...

AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM

Rockies Finally Move on From Michael Lorenzen With Intriguing Replacement Waiting The Colorado Rockies have finally decided that the Michael Lorenzen experiment has lasted long enough. Colorado announced on Monday that it...

AUGUST 17 • SI.COM

Rockies designate starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment, recall TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque

The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA

AUGUST 17 • Associated Press

Dropped from 40-man roster The Rockies designated Lorenzen for assignment Monday.

Impact Lorenzen maintained good health throughout the season while eating innings out of the rotation, but that was about his only positive takeaway from his time with the Rockies. Colorado will cut bait with the 34-year-old righty after he went 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB in 115.2 frames over 26 appearances (25 starts). Given that any team putting in a claim for Lorenzen would have to assume the money left on his $8 million contract for 2026, he's likely to pass through waivers before the Rockies officially release him.

AUGUST 17 • ROTOWIRE

Chased early in loss Lorenzen (3-11) took the loss against the Giants on Saturday, allowing six runs on four hits and three walks with one strikeout over 3.2 innings.

Impact Lorenzen entered the fourth in a 1-1 tie before things unraveled, as he was unable to complete the inning and was ultimately charged with five more runs. The 34-year-old has endured a nightmare second half, posting an 11.57 ERA through five starts since the All-Star break while failing to complete five frames in any of them. He'll take a bloated 7.08 ERA, 1.88 WHIP and 82:49 K:BB across 115.2 innings this season into a home matchup with the Guardians next weekend.

AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE

Giants rout Rockies 7-1 as Logan Webb cruises and Drew Gilbert drives in 3

Logan Webb gave up four hits and one run in six innings, Drew Gilbert had three hits including a home run and three RBIs, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 7-1

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Rockies try to continue road win streak in matchup against the Giants

The Colorado Rockies visit the San Francisco Giants looking to prolong a three-game road winning streak

AUGUST 15 • Associated Press

Takes no-decision vs. Cardinals Lorenzen did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Cardinals, allowing four runs (two earned) on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over 4.1 innings.

Impact Lorenzen struggled with traffic throughout the afternoon and was fortunate to escape with only four runs charged to him, two of which were earned. The veteran right-hander has now surrendered at least seven hits in four consecutive starts while failing to complete five innings in any of them. It's been a brutal season overall for Lorenzen, who owns a 6.83 ERA, 1.87 WHIP and 81:46 K:BB across 112 innings. He's slated to make his next start on the road against the Giants.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

McCarthy leads Rockies against the Cardinals after 4-hit game

The Colorado Rockies take on the St. Louis Cardinals after Jake McCarthy had four hits against the Cardinals on Saturday

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Rocked in 10th loss Lorenzen (3-10) took the loss Monday, allowing seven runs on seven hits and three walks over three innings against the Rays. He did not record a strikeout.

Impact Lorenzen was rocked from the outset, giving up a two-run homer to Junior Caminero in the first inning before surrendering five more runs over the next two frames. The veteran hurler has struggled mightily this season, allowing seven-plus runs in five different outings. With a 6.94 ERA, 1.85 WHIP and 80:43 K:BB across 107.2 innings (24 appearances), the right-hander is tentatively slated to pitch Sunday against the Cardinals.

AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Caminero hits 2 homers, Jonathan Aranda gets 4 hits and Rays beat Rockies 13-9

Junior Caminero hit two home runs, Jonathan Aranda had four hits and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Colorado Rockies 13-9

AUGUST 4 • Associated Press

Rockies try to keep home win streak alive, host the Rays

The Colorado Rockies, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Tampa Bay Rays

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

Takes no-decision Lorenzen allowed three runs on eight hits and a walk while striking out two over four-plus innings in a no-decision versus the Padres on Tuesday.

Impact Lorenzen wasn't very efficient, throwing 61 of 93 pitches for strikes in this outing. He was able to benefit from the road environment, giving up no home runs for the second start in a row away from Colorado. The veteran right-hander is still a risky fantasy option regardless of location, as he's struggled to limit damage more often than not. Lorenzen has a 6.54 ERA, 1.81 WHIP and 80:40 K:BB through 104.2 innings over 23 appearances (22 starts) this season. He is tentatively projected to make his next start at home versus the Rays.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

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