Michael Lorenzen

Michael Lorenzen went 4.1 innings and allowed three runs on seven hits with no walks and four strikeouts in a no-decision against the Marlins on Saturday. Miami earned a 4-3 over Colorado.

Fantasy Impact

It was Lorenzen's first-ever start in a Rockies' uniform as he signed with Colorado as a free agent in January. He needed 93 pitches to get through 4.1 innings, but his only real mistake was a two-run home run by Liam Hicks in the fifth inning that ended his day. The veteran righthander went 7-11 with a 4.64 ERA with Kansas City last season. His next start is tentatively scheduled for next weekend against the Phillies. He remains off the fantasy radar except for deep leagues.

Michael Lorenzen will be starting the second game of the season for Colorado.

Fantasy Impact

Lorenzen will follow Kyle Freeland in the Rockies starting rotation. Jose Quintana will finish off the first series of the season for Colorado.

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.