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Rockies Sign Pitcher Michael Lorenzen to Boost Rotation

1/9/2026

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The Colorado Rockies signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract, their first offseason move under president Paul DePodesta.
Lorenzen, 34, aims to strengthen a rotation that had the worst ERA in MLB last season.
He is expected to slot into the middle of the rotation, joining Kyle Freeland.
The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027.

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The Colorado Rockies signed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $8 million contract, their first offseason move under president Paul DePodesta.
Lorenzen, 34, aims to strengthen a rotation that had the worst ERA in MLB last season.
He is expected to slot into the middle of the rotation, joining Kyle Freeland.
The deal includes a $9 million club option for 2027.