Michael Lorenzen #55
Buffalo Bisons
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 1"/210
- Michael Clifton Lorenzen
- Status: Free Agent
- Nickname: Zen
- Born: 1/04/1992 in Anaheim, CA
- Draft: 2013, Cincinnati Reds, Round: CB-A, Overall Pick: 38
- College: Cal State Fullerton
- MLB Debut: 4/29/2015
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 75 | 10-12 | 3.48 | 238.0 | 183 | 1.30 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 427 | 57-68 | 4.44 | 1123.1 | 916 | 1.38 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 42 | .214 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .640 |
MLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 133 | .233 | 7 | 24 | 5 | .711 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 42 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 0 | .214 | .283 | .640 |
| MLB Career Stats | 133 | 20 | 31 | 7 | 24 | 5 | .233 | .282 | .711 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| MiLB Career Stats | 10 | 12 | 3.48 | 75 | 43 | 6 | 238.0 | 183 | 1.30 |
| MLB Career Stats | 57 | 68 | 4.44 | 427 | 144 | 16 | 1123.1 | 916 | 1.38 |
Splits
| Duration | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | WHIP |
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| Last 7 Games | 0 | 2 | 8.49 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11.2 | 18 | 11 | 5 | 8 | 1.97 |
| Last 15 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 30 Games | - | - | --- | - | - | - | --- | - | - | - | - | --- |
| Last 3 Games | W | L | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO |
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| 9/15 vs DET | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| 9/13 vs BAL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 9/9 @ ATH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2.2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
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Latest Transactions
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September 21, 2026 | RHP Michael Lorenzen elected free agency. |
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September 21, 2026 | Toronto Blue Jays sent RHP Michael Lorenzen outright to Buffalo Bisons. |
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September 18, 2026 | Toronto Blue Jays designated RHP Michael Lorenzen for assignment. |
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August 27, 2026 | Toronto Blue Jays signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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August 19, 2026 | Colorado Rockies released RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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August 17, 2026 | Colorado Rockies designated RHP Michael Lorenzen for assignment. |
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April 16, 2026 | RHP Michael Lorenzen changed number to 24. |
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April 15, 2026 | RHP Michael Lorenzen changed number to 42. |
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February 5, 2026 | Italy activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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January 15, 2026 | Colorado Rockies signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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November 3, 2025 | RHP Michael Lorenzen elected free agency. |
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August 16, 2025 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list. |
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August 5, 2025 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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July 14, 2025 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 11, 2025. Left oblique strain. |
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April 16, 2025 | RHP Michael Lorenzen changed number to 24. |
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April 15, 2025 | RHP Michael Lorenzen changed number to 42. |
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January 8, 2025 | Kansas City Royals signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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October 31, 2024 | RHP Michael Lorenzen elected free agency. |
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September 25, 2024 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list. |
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September 13, 2024 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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September 10, 2024 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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September 10, 2024 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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September 10, 2024 | Kansas City Royals sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Northwest Arkansas Naturals. |
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August 28, 2024 | Kansas City Royals placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list. Left hamstring strain. |
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August 1, 2024 | Kansas City Royals activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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July 29, 2024 | RHP Michael Lorenzen roster status changed by Kansas City Royals. |
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July 29, 2024 | Texas Rangers traded RHP Michael Lorenzen to Kansas City Royals for LHP Walter Pennington. |
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April 15, 2024 | Texas Rangers activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list. |
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March 30, 2024 | Texas Rangers sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express. |
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March 30, 2024 | Texas Rangers sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Round Rock Express. |
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March 28, 2024 | Texas Rangers placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 25, 2024. Right neck strain. |
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March 22, 2024 | Texas Rangers signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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November 2, 2023 | RHP Michael Lorenzen elected free agency. |
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October 7, 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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August 2, 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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August 1, 2023 | Philadelphia Phillies reassigned RHP Michael Lorenzen to the minor leagues. |
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August 1, 2023 | Detroit Tigers traded RHP Michael Lorenzen to Philadelphia Phillies for 2B Hao-Yu Lee. |
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July 10, 2023 | RHP Michael Lorenzen assigned to American League All-Stars. |
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April 15, 2023 | Detroit Tigers activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list. |
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April 15, 2023 | Detroit Tigers activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list. |
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April 8, 2023 | Detroit Tigers sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens. |
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April 8, 2023 | Detroit Tigers sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Toledo Mud Hens. |
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April 8, 2023 | Detroit Tigers sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Omaha Storm Chasers. |
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March 30, 2023 | Detroit Tigers placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list retroactive to March 27, 2023. Left groin strain. |
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December 20, 2022 | Detroit Tigers signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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November 6, 2022 | RHP Michael Lorenzen elected free agency. |
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September 9, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 60-day injured list. |
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September 2, 2022 | sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Inland Empire 66ers. |
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September 2, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Inland Empire 66ers. |
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August 21, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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August 21, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Salt Lake Bees. |
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August 6, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels transferred RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list. Right shoulder strain. |
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July 7, 2022 | Los Angeles Angels placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list retroactive to July 4, 2022. Right shoulder strain. |
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November 30, 2021 | Los Angeles Angels activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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November 30, 2021 | Los Angeles Angels activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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November 30, 2021 | Los Angeles Angels signed free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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November 3, 2021 | RHP Michael Lorenzen elected free agency. |
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July 30, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 10-day injured list. |
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July 19, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 10-day injured list. Right hamstring strain. |
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July 16, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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July 5, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats. |
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July 1, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to ACL Reds. |
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April 14, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds placed P Michael Lorenzen on the 60 day injured list. Right shoulder strain. |
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April 1, 2021 | Cincinnati Reds placed P Michael Lorenzen on the 10 day disabled list. |
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May 23, 2018 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 10-day injured list. |
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May 14, 2018 | Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Pensacola Blue Wahoos. |
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March 29, 2018 | Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 10-day disabled list. Right shoulder strain. |
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August 19, 2016 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the bereavement list. |
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August 16, 2016 | Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the bereavement list. |
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June 22, 2016 | Cincinnati Reds activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 60-day disabled list. |
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June 13, 2016 | Cincinnati Reds sent RHP Michael Lorenzen on a rehab assignment to Louisville Bats. |
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April 25, 2016 | Cincinnati Reds transferred RHP Michael Lorenzen from the 15-day disabled list to the 60-day disabled list. Right elbow sprain |
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April 3, 2016 | Cincinnati Reds placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to March 25, 2016. Right elbow sprain |
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January 5, 2016 | Michael Lorenzen changed number to 21. |
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August 31, 2015 | Cincinnati Reds recalled RHP Michael Lorenzen from Louisville Bats. |
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August 14, 2015 | Cincinnati Reds optioned RHP Michael Lorenzen to Louisville Bats. |
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April 29, 2015 | Cincinnati Reds selected the contract of Michael Lorenzen from Louisville Bats. |
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April 7, 2015 | RHP Michael Lorenzen assigned to Louisville Bats from Pensacola Blue Wahoos. |
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January 12, 2015 | Cincinnati Reds invited non-roster RHP Michael Lorenzen to spring training. |
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July 16, 2014 | Pensacola Blue Wahoos activated RHP Michael Lorenzen from the temporarily inactive list. |
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July 6, 2014 | Pensacola Blue Wahoos placed RHP Michael Lorenzen on the temporarily inactive list. |
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June 16, 2014 | RHP Michael Lorenzen assigned to SOU South Division All-Stars. |
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January 29, 2014 | Cincinnati Reds invited non-roster RHP Michael Lorenzen to spring training. |
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August 16, 2013 | RHP Michael Lorenzen assigned to Pensacola Blue Wahoos from Bakersfield Blaze. |
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August 1, 2013 | Michael Lorenzen assigned to Bakersfield Blaze from Dayton Dragons. |
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June 21, 2013 | Michael Lorenzen assigned to AZL Reds. |
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June 20, 2013 | Cincinnati Reds signed RHP Michael Lorenzen. |
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Awards
SOU Mid-Season All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2014 | Pensacola Blue Wahoos | SOU |
AL All-Star
| Year | ||
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| 2023 | Detroit Tigers | AL |
NL Player of the Week
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| 08/13/2023 | Philadelphia Phillies | NL |
League Rankings
Doubles
| 2B | ||
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| 2026 | 33 | in |
| 2026 | 4 | in AL |
| 2026 | 29 | in NL |
| 2025 | 30 | in AL |
| 2025 | 1 | in TEX |
| 2015 | 35 | in NL |
| 2015 | 3 | in INT |
Home Runs
| HR | ||
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| 2025 | 25 | in AL |
| 2025 | 2 | in TEX |
| 2015 | 18 | in NL |
| 2015 | 3 | in INT |
Games Played
| BP | ||
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| 2019 | 73 | in NL |
| 2017 | 70 | in NL |
Runs
| R | ||
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| 2026 | 113 | in |
| 2026 | 11 | in AL |
| 2026 | 102 | in NL |
| 2025 | 76 | in AL |
| 2025 | 7 | in TEX |
Triples
| 3B | ||
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| 2026 | 6 | in |
| 2026 | 0 | in AL |
| 2026 | 6 | in NL |
| 2025 | 4 | in AL |
| 2025 | 0 | in TEX |
Hits
| H | ||
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| 2026 | 186 | in |
| 2026 | 18 | in AL |
| 2026 | 168 | in NL |
| 2025 | 149 | in AL |
| 2025 | 11 | in TEX |
Losses
| Losses | ||
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| 2026 | 13 | in |
| 2026 | 2 | in AL |
| 2026 | 11 | in NL |
| 2025 | 11 | in AL |
| 2025 | 0 | in TEX |
Total Bases
| TB | ||
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| 2026 | 300 | in |
| 2026 | 34 | in AL |
| 2026 | 266 | in NL |
| 2025 | 262 | in AL |
| 2025 | 18 | in TEX |
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