Blue Jays sign Michael Lorenzen to bolster struggling bullpen
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:42 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The Toronto Blue Jays signed right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on August 27, 2026, as a response to an overworked bullpen. Lorenzen, who was recently released by the Colorado Rockies, will provide versatile options for the Blue Jays after they used seven relievers in a game against the Kansas City Royals. Toronto's bullpen has faced heavy usage due to injuries to several starters, including Shane Bieber and Jose Berrios. Manager John Schneider indicated that Lorenzen, a veteran with starting experience, could also be utilized as a starter if necessary as the season progresses.
- •Lorenzen was released by the Colorado Rockies earlier this month.
- •He's expected to aid the Blue Jays' heavily used bullpen.
- •Several Toronto starters are currently on the injured list.
- •Manager John Schneider praises Lorenzen's versatility.
- •Lorenzen has a 4.40 ERA over his MLB career.
- 1:37 AMESPN MLB — Blue Jays add vet Lorenzen to aid ailing staff
- 11:34 PMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays sign veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to aid overworked bullpen
"The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks. Lorenzen was released by the Colorado Rockies earlier this month. “Availability for length and availability to do a lot of different things,” Toronto manager John Schneider said before the Blue Jays faced the Kansas City Royals.
"The Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks.
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External links- ESPN MLBAug 28, 2026, 1:37 AMBlue Jays add vet Lorenzen to aid ailing staff
The Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks.
- Yahoo SportsAug 27, 2026, 11:34 PMBlue Jays sign veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to aid overworked bullpen
The Toronto Blue Jays signed veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract on Thursday to help shore up a bullpen that has been used heavily in recent weeks. Lorenzen was released by the Colorado Rockies earlier this month. “Availability for length and availability to do a lot of different things,” Toronto manager John Schneider said before the Blue Jays faced the Kansas City Royals.
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