Rangers Outbid Red Sox For All-Star; Will Boston Pivot To Postseason Star?
Another one of the top free-agent pitchers reportedly is off the board.
Veteran hurler Michael Lorenzen has been in a plethora of rumors recently as he has looked for his next opportunity and even popped up as a possible option for the Boston Red Sox on multiple occasions.
He had a strong 2023 season and earned his first All-Star nod while spending time with the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies. Boston was mentioned as a possible landing spot for him but will not have the opportunity to sign him as he reportedly agreed to a deal with the Texas Rangers, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal.
“Free-agent right-hander Michael Lorenzen in agreement with Rangers on one-year, $4.5M contract, pending physical, source tells The Athletic,” Rosenthal said. “Deal includes $2.5M in incentives, maxes out at $7M.”
Lorenzen would’ve made a lot of sense for Boston. He could’ve been a solid middle-of-the-rotation starter with upside on a cheap deal. The Red Sox has made it known that they don’t want to spend much and Lorenzen certainly would’ve fit into their budget with a deal worth just over $4 million.
