Detroit, MI
AP sources: Tigers agree to $8.5M contract with RHP Michael Lorenzen
The Detroit Tigers have bolstered their rotation by agreeing to a one-year contract with right-hander Michael Lorenzen, based on an individual acquainted with the state of affairs.
Lorenzen will make $8.5 million and may earn $1.5 million in efficiency bonuses based mostly on innings pitched, one other particular person informed The Related Press on Thursday.
The individuals spoke on situation of anonymity as a result of the deal had not been introduced.
Lorenzen was 8-6 with a 4.24 ERA in 18 begins final season with the Los Angeles Angels. Since making his main league debut with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015, he’s 31-29 with a 4.10 ERA.
The 30-year-old Lorezen started his profession as a starter earlier than largely pitching out of the bullpen for the Reds. Lorenzen began in each recreation he pitched final 12 months.
The Tigers agreed with left-hander Matthew Boyd on Wednesday, bringing him again to the staff with a $10 million, one-year contract.
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AP Baseball Ronald Blum contributed to this story.