On Monday night, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.
They are coming off a series where they got swept by the Chicago White Sox (at home).
Most recently, the Tigers lost by a score of 7-5 on Sunday.
Former Tigers All-Star Cut By Current Team
GettyMichael Lorenzen #24 of the Colorado Rockies expresses his frustration on his way back to the dugout against the St. Louis Cardinals in the second inning at Busch Stadium on August 9, 2026 in St Louis, Missouri.
Also on Monday, news came out that a former Tigers All-Star had been designated for assignment by the Colorado Rockies.
@RockiesClubInfo wrote: “The Rockies announced today the following transactions: – Recalled RHP TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque. – Designated RHP Michael Lorenzen for assignment. The Rockies have 37 players on the 40-man roster.”
– Recalled RHP TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque. – Designated RHP Michael Lorenzen for assignment.
The Rockies have 37 players on the 40-man roster.
Lorenzen had been in the middle of his first season pitching for the Rockies.
He went 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA in 26 games.
Looking At Lorenzen
GettyMichael Lorenzen #21, Spencer Torkelson #20 and Jake Rogers #34 of the Detroit Tigers meet on the mound in the second inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on June 30, 2023 in Denver, Colorado.
Lorenzen was picked in the 1st round of the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first seven seasons of his career with the Cincinnati Reds.
GettyMichael Lorenzen #21 of the Cincinnati Reds pitches during the eighth inning against the Miami Marlins at Great American Ball Park on August 19, 2021 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Following the Reds, Lorenzen had quick stints with the Los Angeles Angels, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers.
During his half-season in Detroit, he made the 2023 MLB All-Star Game.
GettyAdley Rutschman #35 of the Baltimore Orioles and Michael Lorenzen #21 of the Detroit Tigers react during the 93rd MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard at T-Mobile Park on July 11, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.
Most recently, the 34-year-old has spent time with the Kansas City Royals (and Rockies).
He has gone 57-66 with a 4.40 ERA in 421 games (144 starts).
It will be interesting to see if he gets claimed on waivers.
Tigers Right Now
The Tigers come into their series with the Pirates as the second-place team in the American League Central with a 60-64 record in 124 games.
They are 5-5 over their last ten games (and 28-33 in 61 games on the road).
Following three games with the Pirates, the Tigers will remain on the road to visit the Kansas City Royals on Friday in Missouri.
Former Detroit Tigers All-Star Cut By Current MLB Team