KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals have lost another pitcher in their starting rotation due to injury.
RHP Michael Lorenzen was placed on the 15-day IL on Monday after suffering a left oblique strain. The move is retroactive to July 11, meaning he can return on July 26.
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He also missed his last scheduled start on Saturday against the Mets due to an illness.
This season, Lorenzen is 5-8 with a 4.61 ERA, 85 strikeouts and 29 walks. His most recent start was arguably the best of the season. He went seven innings, giving up only two hits and no runs in a win against the Diamondbacks on July 6.
The Royals starting rotation has dealt with injuries all season. They’re currently without ace Cole Ragans, who was recently placed on the 60-day IL due to a torn rotator cuff. Seth Lugo missed time in May due to a finger sprain and Alec Marsh has not played this season due to a right shoulder injury.
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Lorenzen shouldn’t miss much time if his recovery goes well. The Royals don’t play again until Friday, when they head to Florida to face the Miami Marlins.
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