RHP Michael Lorenzen activated in advance of Royals debut
Jul 5, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Texas Rangers pitcher Michael Lorenzen (23) throws to the plate during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-USA TODAY Sports The Kansas City Royals activated right-hander Michael Lorenzen to the active roster Thursday and optioned right-hander Jonathan Bowlan to Triple-A Omaha.
Lorenzen, 32, was acquired Monday in a trade with the Texas Rangers and is expected to make his Royals debut on Saturday in a start on the road against the Detroit Tigers.
In 19 appearances (18 starts) for the Rangers this season, Lorenzen was 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA. He is 45-44 with a 4.08 ERA in 361 career appearances (87 starts) for the Cincinnati Reds (2015-21), Los Angeles Angels (2022), Tigers (2023), Philadelphia Phillies (2023) and Rangers.
Kansas City acquired the veteran in exchange for left-hander Walter Pennington.
Bowlan, 27, was recalled Tuesday but did not pitch for the Royals this week. His only outing this season came on April 29 when he gave up four runs in 2 2/3 innings and took the loss in a start against the Toronto Blue Jays.
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