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MLB Trade Rumors: Astros, Rays Targeting All-Star SP Michael Lorenzen Before Deadline

The Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays are reportedly among the teams interested in Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network.

The 31-year-old has gone 4-6 with a 3.49 ERA and 76 strikeouts in 100.2 innings over 16 starts. He served as the Tigers' representative in the All-Star Game this year.

The right-hander has caught fire in his last three starts, hurling 18.2 shutout innings during that span. He just shut out the Kansas City Royals for seven innings Thursday en route to a 3-0 victory.

This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.