Rockies Release Michael Lorenzen, Making Him a Free Agent
Colorado cuts the veteran righty after a rough 2025 season at Coors Field, where he posted a 9.12 ERA at home.
The Rockies designated Michael Lorenzen for assignment on August 17 and subsequently released him, making him a free agent. Lorenzen, 34, posted a 7.08 ERA over 115.2 innings in 26 appearances this season, struggling especially at Coors Field with a 9.12 home ERA. His low strikeout rate of 14.6% was well below league average despite a seven-pitch arsenal. Any new team signing him would only owe the prorated league minimum, with Colorado covering the remainder of his $8MM contract.
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