Michael Lorenzen Re-Signs with Royals on One-Year Deal

The veteran pitcher agrees to a $7 million contract with Kansas City, including a mutual option for 2026, pending a physical.

Michael Lorenzen, 33, has agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with the Kansas City Royals, which includes a $12 million mutual option for 2026 and a $1.5 million buyout.
The deal is pending a physical and includes performance incentives, with the Royals aiming to bolster their pitching depth ahead of the 2025 season.
Lorenzen joined the Royals in a midseason trade in 2024, posting a 1.57 ERA in 28 2/3 innings and contributing to the team's postseason run.
The right-hander brings versatility as both a starter and reliever, addressing Kansas City's need for experienced pitching to support its young rotation.
A 10-year MLB veteran and 2023 All-Star, Lorenzen has played for five teams since 2022 and holds a career 3.99 ERA across 854 1/3 innings.