Blue Jays sign All-Star pitcher Michael Lorenzen after Rockies release
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 8:22 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays have signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen, who was previously released by the Colorado Rockies. Lorenzen, a 34-year-old All-Star from 2023, struggled this season with a 7.08 ERA and 168 hits allowed over 25 starts. Prior to joining the Rockies on a one-year, $8 million contract this offseason, he had a track record as a reliable back-of-the-rotation starter. The move comes as the Blue Jays deal with injuries to their rotation, including Shane Bieber's recent shoulder issue.
- •Michael Lorenzen was released by the Rockies before signing with Toronto.
- •He struggled in 2026, posting a 7.08 ERA in 25 starts.
- •Lorenzen was an All-Star in 2023 with a solid track record from 2022-25.
- •Toronto's rotation has faced injuries this season, prompting the signing.
- •Shane Bieber is currently sidelined with shoulder inflammation.
- 8:22 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays quietly sign ex-Phillies All-Star pitcher recently released by Rockies
"Toronto has apparently signed an All-Star starting pitcher.
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