Free agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen has officially signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers, bolstering their pitching rotation just days before the start of the season. The deal, valued at $4.5 million, includes the potential for an additional $2.5 million in performance bonuses.
Lorenzen's readiness to pitch is currently uncertain, but he is anticipated to fill a starting role for the Rangers. This move comes as the team navigates the absence of injured pitchers Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, both Cy Young Award winners, who are not expected to return until later in the season. Nathan Eovaldi, the standout right-hander with a perfect 5-0 record in last year's postseason, is slated to be the opening day starter against the Chicago Cubs.
