Fansided · Jan 8
Another ex-Reds starter cashes in and proves why trading arms is risky
Michael Lorenzen, Kansas City Royals | Ed Zurga/GettyImagesFormer Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen just signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Colorado Rockies. The 34-year-old spent last season with the Kansas City Royals, going 7-11 with a 4.64 ERA. According to ESPN insider Jeff Passan, Lorenzen's deal includes a team-option for 2027.
Lorenzen is the second ex-Reds pitcher to sign such a deal this offseason. Tyler Mahle, who had a measure of success with the Texas Rangers last season, recently agreed to terms with the San Francisco Giants. Mahle's base salary for 2026 will be $10 million, though he can hit escalators that allow the deal to max out at $13 million.