The Rangers want newly acquired pitcher Michael Lorenzen to build up his endurance, so he'll start the season on the injured list and could be activated as soon as April 9.
The Rangers have made their final roster decisions in advance of Opening Day The Texas Rangers announced today that pitchers Michael Lorenzen and Jonathan Hernandez will start the season on the 10 day injured list.
Friday was filled with both good and bad news for the 2023 World Series Champion Texas Rangers and their minor league hopefuls. The club officially announced that the contract with Michael Lorenzen is complete and released the contract details.
The Michael Lorenzen signing is official The Texas Rangers have officially signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen, the team announced today. To make room for Lorenzen on the 40 man roster, the Rangers have placed pitcher Jacob deGrom on the 60 day injured list.
With the Michael Lorenzen signing, we have a better idea of what the Texas Rangers’ Opening Day roster will look like Let’s see if we can predict what the Texas Rangers roster will be a week from now, on Opening Day, when Texas faces the Chicago Cubs.
The Texas Rangers addressed their injury-riddled rotation by reaching a one-year deal with free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen, multiple outlets reported Thursday.
Michael Lorenzen was an All-Star that tossed a no-hitter last year. While that sounds like an ideal performance right before free agency, Lorenzen’s overall inconsistencies possibly diminished his value this winter.
The Houston Astros have missed out on another free agent starting pitcher. This time it was to their divisional rivals the Texas Rangers. According to
Another one of the top free-agent pitchers reportedly is off the board. Veteran hurler Michael Lorenzen has been in a plethora of rumors recently as he has looked for his next opportunity and even popped up as a possible option for the Boston Red Sox on multiple occasions.
The Chicago White Sox have officially missed out on one of their top remaining free agent targets. Right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen has agreed to a deal with the Texas Rangers, The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported late Wednesday night.
The 32-year-old was an All-Star last season for the Detroit Tigers. He was then traded to the Philadelphia Phillies at the deadline and threw a surprise no-hitter in August.
The Los Angeles Angels lost out on yet another top-level free-agent pitcher. The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal reported that one-time All-Star Michael Lorenzen has agreed to sign with the Texas Rangers. Lorenzen's deal is for one year and worth $4.5 million.
Aside from Jordan Montgomery, he was arguably the best starter still available. The right-hander had reportedly waited out the market in search of a multi-year pact.
The New York Yankees could have some stiff competition for one of the top remaining free-agent pitchers. New York seemingly has been linked to every pitcher that might be available since losing ace Gerrit Cole for at least one or two months due to an elbow injury.
Blake Snell isn't the only former All-Star pitcher still waiting for a call this offseason. Michael Lorenzen, who earned an All-Star nod with the Detroit Tigers in 2023, threw a 70-pitch simulated game in California over the weekend as he continues to stay ready.
The New York Yankees have "not re-engaged talks" with star free agent Blake Snell, USA Today's Bob Nightengale reported Sunday morning. Instead, Nightengale wrote in his weekly column, New York has expressed interest in signing starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen instead.
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