Royals sign Michael Lorenzen to 1-year contract

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and Kansas City Royals finalize $7 million, 1-year contract
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals finalized a $7 million, one-year contract on Wednesday that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses. Lorenzen gets a $5.
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Royals Re-Sign Michael Lorenzen
ESPN’s Jeff Passan first reported the Royals and Lorenzen had agreed to a one-year, $7MM deal that included a $12MM mutual option. Anne Rogers of MLB.com reported the salary and the option buyout. Ken Rosenthal of the Athletic was first to mention the $1MM in bonuses. Image courtesy of Imagn.
Kansas City Royals to bring back right-hander Michael Lorenzen on one-year deal: Source
The Kansas City Royals have reportedly re-signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract worth $7 million for the 2025 campaign. The deal also includes a mutual option in 2026.
Sources: Royals, Michael Lorenzen agree on one-year, $7M deal
Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a one-year, $7 million contract, sources told ESPN.
Royals agree with RHP Michael Lorenzen on $7 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press
MLB News: Michael Lorenzen, Royals Reportedly Agree to $7M Contract with Option
Michael Lorenzen is staying with the Kansas City Royals. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the right-handed starter agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with
Reports: RHP Michael Lorenzen re-signing with Royals
Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who helped the Kansas City Royals earn a wild-card spot in the 2024 postseason, is re-signing with the club on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Monday.
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