Overview
- Colorado made the agreement official Thursday, adding the 34-year-old right-hander to the starting rotation.
- The contract pays $8 million in 2026 and includes a $9 million club option for 2027 with a $250,000 buyout and award bonuses.
- To clear a 40-man spot, the team designated 25-year-old Bradley Blalock for assignment under the five-day trade/outright window and 48-hour waiver period.
- Michael Lorenzen logged 141 2/3 innings for Kansas City in 2025, going 7–11 with a 4.64 ERA and 127 strikeouts while tying the MLB lead with 12 wild pitches.
- Blalock posted a 9.36 ERA in 14 games last season and has an 8.16 ERA across 21 major league appearances with Milwaukee and Colorado.