The Royals have re-signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $7 million deal, according to ESPN reporter Jeff Passan. Anne Rogers has the full breakdown of the deal that will pay Lorenzen $5.5 million in 2025 with a $1.5 million buyout on a mutual option. The Royals acquired Lorenzen at the trade deadline from the Rangers last year and he was excellent down the stretch with a 1.57 ERA in 28 2⁄3 innings, making six starts and one relief appearance.
Lorenzen is a ten-year MLB veteran with a career 3.