Michael Lorenzen

Michael Lorenzen has signed a one-year deal with the Colorado Rockies. The contract is worth $8 million and includes a $9 million club option for 2027.

Fantasy Impact

Colorado will be Lorenzen's seventh different team in, what will be, his 12th Major League season. The righthander has pitched to a 4.08 ERA in 996 career innings while pitching with the Reds, Royals, Rangers, Angels, Tigers, and Phillies. Lorenzen has an above average ground ball rate of 45.2%, which will be helpful pitching in Coors Field. He has been used as a starter and a reliever in his career but, more than likely, will be used as a starter in Colorado.

Michael Lorenzen allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out nine over 5.2 innings in Thursday's win against the Angels.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s victory, Lorenzen holds a 4.64 ERA and 1.33 WHIP with a record of 7-11 across 26 starts this season. He had his highest strikeout rate since 2020 and also lowered his walk rate by 5% over last year. However, he also had his worst ERA in four years, and failed to reach 150 innings for the second year in a row. He's on a one-year deal with the Royals, so we'll see where he signs in the offseason.

Michael Lorenzen allowed one earned run on three hits and three walks while striking out four over 7.2 innings in Friday's win against the Blue Jays.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Lorenzen holds a 4.66 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with a 6-11 record across 26 starts this season.

Michael Lorenzen allowed six earned runs on ten hits and two walks while striking out three over just three innings in Friday's loss to the Phillies.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Lorenzen's season stats stand at a 4.95 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, and a 5-11 record across 24 starts.

Michael Lorenzen allowed three earned runs on nine hits and one walk while striking out six over 4.1 innings in Thursday's win against the Rangers.

Fantasy Impact

After today’s performance, Lorenzen now has a 4.50 ERA and 1.34 WHIP to go with a 5-8 record across 20 starts this season. Lorenzen pitched a seven-inning gem in July and was placed on the IL a few days later. In two outings since returning, he's given up three earned runs on 12 hits, three walks, and nine strikeouts in 8.1 innings. Fantasy managers can't trust someone going more than four innings, but he gets a favorable matchup, the White Sox, next week.