"Lorenzen, 34, is a versatile veteran entering his 12th season. Capable of pitching effectively out of the rotation or bullpen, he has operated effectively in both roles, though his starting bonafides made him attractive to a Rockies team in full rebuild mode. Colorado's annual winter inactivity was given a temporary reprieve with the addition of Lorenzen, which is pending a physical."
"In Lorenzen, the Rockies get a top-tier athlete -- he slugged four home runs in 2018 and played 34 games in the outfield for Cincinnati earlier in his career -- with a six-pitch arsenal and excellent command. While Lorenzen's raw stuff does not grade well on teams' analytics models, his ability to get outs despite lower strikeout rates drew interest in both starting and relief roles."
Michael Lorenzen, 34, agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with the Colorado Rockies, with a 2027 club option for $9 million and a $250,000 buyout, pending a physical. Lorenzen is a versatile veteran who can start or relieve and prefers to start. He possesses a six-pitch arsenal, excellent command, and athleticism, having hit four homers in 2018 and played outfield earlier in his career. Lorenzen's raw stuff grades lower on analytics models, but his ability to get outs despite lower strikeout rates attracted interest. The signing represents a value-oriented addition to a Rockies team rebuilding under Paul DePodesta.
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