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Officially activated The Royals activated Lorenzed (oblique) from the 15-day injured list to start Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact As expected, Lorenzen will make his return from a strained left oblique Saturday to face the White Sox. Lorenzen should handle a full workload after throwing 85 pitches in his most recent rehab start. The 33-year-old posted a 4.61 ERA in 99.2 innings before sustaining the injury, and he yielded seven runs in 8.2 innings for Double-A Northwest Arkansas during his rehab assignment. Luinder Avila was optioned to Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

AUGUST 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals seek to continue home mastery of White Sox The Kansas City Royals' home dominance of the Chicago White Sox has reached historic proportions.Looking to run their club-record home winni...

AUGUST 16, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

White Sox look to end 5-game road losing streak, play the Royals

The Chicago White Sox hit the road against the Kansas City Royals looking to stop a five-game road slide

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Salvador Perez hits go-ahead homer as Royals continue dominance over White Sox with 3-1 victory

Noah Cameron pitches into the sixth inning, and Salvador Perez hits a go-ahead homer as the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 3-1

AUGUST 16, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Kansas City Royals host the Chicago White Sox to start a three-game series

AUGUST 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Rejoining rotation Saturday Royals manager Matt Quatraro said Wednesday that Lorenzen (oblique) will rejoin the rotation Saturday versus the White Sox, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Out since mid-July with a left oblique strain, Lorenzen got built up to 85 pitches in his last rehab start, so he should be ready for a normal workload Saturday. Lorenzen has posted a 4.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 99.2 innings for the Royals this season. Bailey Falter has been moved to the bullpen to make room for Lorenzen in the rotation.

AUGUST 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals host the Nationals, aim to extend home win streak

The Kansas City Royals, on a four-game home winning streak, host the Washington Nationals

AUGUST 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals play the Nationals on home winning streak

The Kansas City Royals host the Washington Nationals looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Earns win in second rehab start Lorenzen (oblique) struck out four batters and allowed three earned runs on seven hits and three walks over 5.2 innings Sunday in a rehab start with Double-A Northwest Arkansas.

Impact Lorenzen made his second rehab start as he works back from a left oblique strain, going deeper into the outing Sunday than in his first appearance. Before landing on the injured list July 14, the right-hander was unspectacular in 18 starts for the Royals, posting a 4.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP over 99.2 innings. While Cole Ragans (shoulder) is still in the early stages of mound work during his rehab, the trade deadline acquisitions of Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert have added competition to the rotation ahead of Lorenzen's expected return in the near future.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Frazier leads Royals against the Nationals after 4-hit game

The Kansas City Royals take on the Washington Nationals after Adam Frazier's four-hit game on Sunday

AUGUST 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins and Royals play with series tied 1-1

The Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals play in game 2 of series

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 9, 2025 • Associated Press

Twins start 3-game series at home against the Royals

The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals to open a three-game series

AUGUST 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Makes rehab start Lorenzen (oblique) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks over three innings Tuesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He struck out five.

Impact Lorenzen struggled in his first rehab outing Tuesday, surrendering two home runs -- including one to top prospect Walker Jenkins -- as he works his way back from a left oblique strain. Prior to the injury, the veteran had been serviceable but unspectacular, compiling a 4.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 99.2 innings in 18 starts. The Royals' rotation remains unsettled with Kris Bubic (shoulder) out for the year and Cole Ragans (shoulder) also sidelined, leading to recent additions Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, both of whom have already made their team debuts. Lorenzen's role once he's fully healthy will be an interesting storyline to track.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rehab start Lorenzen (oblique) allowed four runs on four hits and three walks over three innings Tuesday with Double-A Northwest Arkansas. He struck out five.

Impact Lorenzen struggled in his first rehab outing Tuesday, surrendering two home runs -- including one to top prospect Walker Jenkins -- as he works his way back from a left oblique strain. Prior to the injury, the veteran had been serviceable but unspectacular, compiling a 4.61 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 99.2 innings in 18 starts. The Royals' rotation remains unsettled with Kris Bubic (shoulder) out for the year and Cole Ragans (shoulder) also sidelined, leading to the recent additions of Bailey Falter and Ryan Bergert, both of whom have already made their team debuts. Lorenzen's role once he's fully healthy will be an interesting storyline to track.

AUGUST 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox host the Royals on home winning streak

The Boston Red Sox, on a seven-game home winning streak, host the Kansas City Royals

AUGUST 6, 2025 • Associated Press

Red Sox host the Royals on 6-game home win streak

The Boston Red Sox host the Kansas City Royals aiming to extend a six-game home winning streak

AUGUST 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Starting rehab assignment Lorenzen (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

Impact Lorenzen landed on the 15-day injured list prior to the All-Star break due to an oblique strain. He was cleared to throw bullpen sessions last week, and he is ready to take the next step in his throwing program by embarking on a rehab assignment. Lorenzen posted a 4.61 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 85:29 K:BB across 99.2 innings prior to his injury.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting rehab assignment Lorenzen (oblique) will begin a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Tuesday, Anne Rogers of MLB.com reports.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox start 3-game series with the Royals

The Boston Red Sox begin a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Monday

AUGUST 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays and Royals meet to determine series winner

The Toronto Blue Jays and Kansas City Royals play on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

AUGUST 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Completes live BP session Lorenzen (oblique) faced five batters in a live batting practice session Thursday, MLB.com reports.

Impact Assuming Lorenzen experienced no complications in his recovery from a left oblique strain coming out of the workout, he's expected to begin a rehab assignment at some point during the upcoming week. Lorenzen has been on the shelf since July 14, and given the relative brevity of his absence, he could be ready to rejoin the Kansas City rotation after just one rehab start.

AUGUST 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Royals try to extend win streak, play the Blue Jays

The Kansas City Royals will attempt to extend a three-game win streak with a victory against the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Royals' trade deadline moves aim to balance winning now and building for the future

The Kansas City Royals have made strategic moves at the trade deadline, acting as both buyers and sellers

AUGUST 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Blue Jays start 3-game series with the Royals

The Toronto Blue Jays start a three-game series at home against the Kansas City Royals on Friday