KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Royals bolstered their pitching ranks Monday in a trade with the Texas Rangers.
The Royals acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen, 32, in exchange for left-handed pitcher Walter Pennington.
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The acquisition gives the Royals pitching staff some flexibility. After spending much of his early career in a relief role, Lorenzen has more recently seen success as a starter.
In 18 starts this season, Lorenzen has a 5-6 record with a 3.81 ERA in more than 101 innings pitched.
Lorenzen split time last season between the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. In his second start last August with Philadelphia, Lorenzen threw a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals.
Pennington, 26, made 37 appearances this season for the Royals’ Triple-A affiliate in Omaha. He had a 6-3 record with a 2.26 ERA over nearly 60 innings pitched.
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