Rockies designate Michael Lorenzen for assignment, recall TJ Shook
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 10:06 PM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
The Colorado Rockies have designated right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen for assignment and recalled TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque. This decision follows a challenging season for Lorenzen, who has registered a 7.08 ERA over 115.2 innings. Shook, who has a 3.02 ERA this season, was first promoted in June after being selected from the New York Mets in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. The Rockies currently have 37 players on their 40-man roster.
- •Michael Lorenzen struggled with a 7.08 ERA this season.
- •TJ Shook has a 3.02 ERA in 42.7 innings this season.
- •Lorenzen was signed for the 2026 season on an $8 million deal.
- •Shook was promoted after being selected in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft.
- •Rockies have 37 players on their 40-man roster.
- 10:49 PMESPN MLB — Rockies designate slumping Lorenzen, recall Shook
- 9:24 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies designate starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment, recall TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque
- 9:04 PMYahoo Sports — Rockies DFA Michael Lorenzen, recall TJ Shook
"The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA. Lorenzen hasn't notched a win since June 27. The Rockies signed the 34-year-old Lorenzen to a one-year deal in January.
"The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA.
"With this move, the Rockies have begun shaping their 2027 rotation.
Sources
External links- ESPN MLBAug 17, 2026, 10:49 PMRockies designate slumping Lorenzen, recall Shook
The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:24 PMRockies designate starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment, recall TJ Shook from Triple-A Albuquerque
The Colorado Rockies designated starter Michael Lorenzen for assignment Monday in a season in which the right-hander has gone 3-11 with a 7.08 ERA. Lorenzen hasn't notched a win since June 27. The Rockies signed the 34-year-old Lorenzen to a one-year deal in January.
- Yahoo SportsAug 17, 2026, 9:04 PMRockies DFA Michael Lorenzen, recall TJ Shook
With this move, the Rockies have begun shaping their 2027 rotation.
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