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Things are heating up between the Toronto Blue Jays and former Kansas City Royals pitcher
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The Toronto Blue Jays are in desperate need of a starting pitcher as of right now and it looks like they are interested in former Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen.
The Blue Jays don't even have a full starting rotation as things stand right now which is why there has been rumors of Jake Bloss starting the season in the rotation as they have very few locks.
The Blue Jays are interested in signing former Kansas City Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzen
There is no doubt the Blue Jays have to bring in a starting pitcher this off-season even though their options are starting to get quite limited as players continue to sign elsewhere.
One solid option that is still on the table is former Royals pitcher Michael Lorenzo who is coming off a solid season split between Kansas City and Texas as he had a 3.31 ERA with a 7-6 record and 97 strikeouts.
Many may already know Lorenzen as a veteran that has spent over 10 years pitching in the league. Especially now after coming off a solid 2024 campaign in which he posted a 7-6 record with a 3.31 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, along with 97 strikeouts in 130.1 innings pitched. -Eng
Strangely enough, Lorenzo can even bring more than just pitching to the table as he is known as a decent hitter, especially for a pitcher, between 2015-2021, he had a .233 batting average with 7 homeruns and 24 RBIs in only 147 plate appearances.
But what most didn't know was the fact that Lorenzen is actually a decent hitter as well. During his time with the Cincinnati Reds between 2015 to 2021, he amassed a .233 batting average, .710 OPS with 20 runs scored, seven home runs, 24 RBI and five stolen bases over 147 career plate appearances. -Eng
While fans would love to see more of a superstar type head to Toronto this off-season like Corbin Burnes, Lorenzo could end up being a great option on a small contract.
If the Blue Jays could lock a deal down on a cheap price even if they do end up landing Burnes, this would definitely help their rotation.
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DECEMBRE 26 | 3232 ANSWERS Things are heating up between the Toronto Blue Jays and former Kansas City Royals pitcher Should the Blue Jays sign Michael Lorenzo? | ||
| Yes | 1439 | 44.5 % |
| No | 1793 | 55.5 % |
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