The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left strained hamstring.
Lorenzen, 32, exited his start in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians. He apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while trying to convert a 3-6-1 double play.
In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled RHP Steven Cruz from Triple-A Omaha.
Lorenzen is 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA for the Royals in five starts since being acquired from Texas at the trade deadline. Overall, he’s 7-6 with a 3.43 ERA in 24 appearances (23 starts) this season.
Lorenzen is 47-44 with a 4.01 ERA in 366 career appearances (92 starts) for six teams.
Cruz, 25, appeared in 10 games (four starts) for the Royals last season, sporting a 4.97 ERA without a recording a decision. He has yet to pitch for the Royals this season. He’s 6-1 with a 3.35 ERA in 44 relief appearances at Omaha.
–Field Level Media
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