Lorenzen (groin) was placed on the 15-day injured list Thursday, retroactive to March 27.
Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed last week that Lorenzen would begin the season on the shelf due to the groin strain he was diagnosed with March 20, and that transaction is now official. The right-hander recently threw a bullpen session and could progress to facing live batters within the next week or two.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Resumes mound work
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Lorenzen (groin) threw a bullpen session earlier this week and will throw another one Thursday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Lorenzen is expected to be on the injured list to begin the season with a left groin strain, but he seems to be making nice progress. The right-hander will probably need a rehab start before returning but might only wind up missing the minimum 15 days.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Will begin season on IL
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Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Friday that Lorenzen (groin) will not be ready for the beginning of the season, Chris McCosky of the Detroit News reports.
Lorenzen was scratched from a Grapefruit League start this past Monday due to a mild left groin strain and is going to need a short IL stint before he hops into a starting role with Detroit. Joey Wentz will fill his spot in the meantime.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Opening Day status in doubt
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Lorenzen (groin) will progress his throwing and begin a running progression over the weekend, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.
Lorenzen was scratched from his scheduled start Monday against Toronto due to a mild left groin strain. No official update has come out regarding his Opening Day status, but considering the slow rate at which he is progressing, it's beginning to seem more and more unlikely that he'll be able to make his first start on time. Joey Wentz appears to be the next man up for Detroit in the rotation.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Manager unsure on last spring start
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Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday that Lorenzen (groin) is uncertain to make his final Grapefruit League start, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.
Specifically, Hinch said he had "no idea" whether Lorenzen -- who is dealing with a mild left groin strain -- would be able to make one more start this spring. If Lorenzen is unable to pitch before the end of the Grapefruit League slate, the right-hander surely wouldn't be ready for his first turn through the rotation during the regular season, either. Hinch wouldn't offer any hints as to who the potential fill-in for Lorenzen would be, but Joey Wentz and Beau Brieske would likely represent the top alternatives.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Nursing mild left groin strain
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Lorenzen has been diagnosed with a mild left groin strain, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.
The injury caused Lorenzen to be scratched from a Grapefruit League outing Monday. He'll be shut down from baseball activities for now but will ramp things back up as his symptoms dissipate. It doesn't sound like the injury should keep Lorenzen down long, but his Opening Day availability is in doubt.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Scratched Monday with groin issue
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Lorenzen has been scratched from his scheduled Grapefruit League start Monday against the Blue Jays due to groin tightness, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
The Tigers are opting for a bullpen game to cover Lorenzen's turn through the spring rotation, but the bigger question is whether his groin injury is something that will be significant enough to keep him from being ready to go for the start of the season. If Lorenzen is able to resume throwing within the next few days, he should be available to make one final start this spring in either the Grapefruit League or in an exhibition game. Lorenzen built up to 2.2 innings and 69 pitches in his most recent spring outing March 14.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Won't be used as a hitter
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Lorenzen will not be used as a hitter for the Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch told Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press on Thursday.
Lorenzen logged 147 plate appearances with the Reds between 2015-2021, but the Tigers want him to focus solely on pitching and believe he can be an effective part of their regular starting rotation. The 31-year-old signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with Detroit in December after working to a 4.24 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 85:44 K:BB in 97.2 innings (18 starts) last season with the Angels.
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Tigers' Michael Lorenzen: Heading to Detroit
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Lorenzen signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Tigers on Wednesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.
After spending one season with the Angels, the 30-year-old righty is once again on the move. Lorenzen spent a bit of time on the injured list between July and September last season with a shoulder injury, though he was still able to put up a 4.24 ERA and 1.28 WHIP on the year -- both improvements from his 2021 campaign. He will likely take a spot toward the back end of the Tigers' rotation in 2023.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Ends year with quality start
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Lorenzen allowed three hits and three walks while striking out seven over six scoreless innings in a no-decision versus the Athletics on Tuesday.
Lorenzen wasn't able to complete six innings in any of his four September starts after returning from a shoulder strain. He got to that mark with one of his best performances of the year Tuesday, as no Oakland hitter got past second base on his watch. Lorenzen worked as a starter full-time for the first season since 2015, posting a 4.24 ERA, 1.28 WHIP and 85:44 K:BB over 97.2 innings in his 18 starts this year. He could remain in the Angels' rotation in 2023 if he signs a new contract with the team.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Sharp in win
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Lorenzen (8-6) earned the win Wednesday, allowing one unearned run on three hits and three walks with eight strikeouts over five innings against the Athletics.
The only damage on Lorenzen came in the first inning on a single from Conner Capel, though the run was unearned. The 30-year-old right-hander retired 16 of the next 19 batters he faced while producing seven swinging strikeouts on the evening. Lorenzen has won his last two decisions, and Wednesday's outing was the first time since May 21 that he didn't allow an earned run in a start.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Strikes out seven
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Lorenzen allowed three earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out seven across five innings Thursday against the Rangers. He did not factor into the decision.
Lorenzen allowed one run prior to exiting the game in the sixth, though two inherited runners crossed the plate to sour his day. He managed 14 swinging strikes to back his seven punchouts, which marked his highest strikeout total in his last six starts. Since returning from the injured list Sept. 9, Lorenzen has a 3.06 ERA and 15:8 K:BB across 17.2 frames.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Collects win Friday
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Lorenzen (7-6) allowed three runs on four hits and two walks while striking out six over five innings to earn the win Friday over the Mariners.
It wasn't a pretty start for Lorenzen, as he gave up a solo home run to Julio Rodriguez and a two-run homer to Carlos Santana, but the Angels were able to outhit their starter's problems. Despite the win, this was a step back for Lorenzen after he allowed only one run in 5.2 innings versus the Astros in his return from a shoulder strain last Friday. The right-hander now has a 4.74 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 63:36 K:BB through 81.2 innings across 15 starts this year. He's projected for a road start against the Rangers next week.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Walks four in return
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Lorenzen gave up one earned run on three hits and four walks while striking out two in a 4-3 loss to the Astros on Friday. He did not factor into the decision.
Lorenzen held his own against the dangerous Astros lineup, making it into the sixth inning before giving up his first and only earned run on a solo shot by Jeremy Pena. The four walks issued by Lorenzen are a sign that he might still be a little rusty after just coming off of the 60-day injured list due to a shoulder injury. Lorenzen was forced to settle for a no-decision and tallied only his 57th strikeout of the year in 76.2 innings pitched. The 30-year-old right-hander will carry an ERA of 4.70 into his next expected start against the Mariners.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Officially activated by Angels
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Lorenzen (shoulder) was reinstated from the 60-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Astros.
Lorenzen was on the 60-day IL since early July due to a right shoulder strain, but he recently made three rehab appearances and posted a 7.11 ERA and 1.42 WHIP in 12.2 innings. The right-hander lasted six innings during his most recent rehab outing, so it's unlikely that he'll face significant restrictions during Friday's start.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Returning from injured list Friday
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Lorenzen (shoulder) is expected to be activated from the 60-day injured list to start Friday against the Astros, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Lorenzen has been sidelined by a strained right shoulder since early July, but he's poised to return this week after making three rehab starts in the minors. The 30-year-old has a 4.94 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 55:30 K:BB across 71 frames in 13 starts this year.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Next rehab start set
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Lorenzen (shoulder) will continue his rehab assignment Friday with Single-A Inland Empire, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Lorenzen surrendered six runs over 3.2 innings during his second rehab outing with Triple-A Salt Lake last weekend, and he'll require at least one more start in the minors before potentially rejoining the Angels. The 30-year-old has been sidelined by the shoulder strain since July 1 and has a 4.94 ERA this season in his first extended run as a starter since his rookie campaign in 2015.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: May require another rehab start
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Lorenzen (shoulder) is feeling strong following his latest rehab start, but he might be asked to pitch in one more minor-league game before coming off the 60-day injured list, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Lorenzen's second rehab start took place with Triple-A Salt Lake on Saturday, surrendering six runs on seven hits and one walk while fanning six over 3.2 innings. Despite the rough outing, he's closing in on a return from a right shoulder strain and will likely make one final start later in the week for Salt Lake before being activated next week.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Embarking on rehab assignment
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Lorenzen (shoulder) threw 45 pitches over three innings during a simulated game Tuesday and will next report to Triple-A Salt Lake to begin a rehab assignment, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
The right-hander progressed to throwing bullpen sessions last week and has now been cleared for game action in the minors. Lorenzen is eligible to be activated from the 60-day IL in early September and is expected to make two rehab starts before rejoining the big-league rotation.
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Angels' Michael Lorenzen: Throwing bullpens
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Lorenzen (shoulder) has been throwing bullpen sessions without issues, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Lorenzen has been out with a shoulder strain since early July, and his placement on the 60-day injured list last week means he'll be ineligible to return before early September. He doesn't appear to be advanced enough in his rehab to beat that timetable, but it's a positive that he's taking steps in the right direction.
