CLEVELAND — Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday, one day after straining his left hamstring while covering first base against the Guardians.
Lorenzen, who was acquired in a July 29 trade with the Texas Rangers, returned to Kansas City following the 6-1 victory at Progressive Field. The right-hander was scheduled to undergo an MRI, but the team has not disclosed the results.
The 32-year-old Lorenzen exited the game after throwing 1⅔ scoreless innings. He was hurt on a grounder to first base by Daniel Schneemann but managed to strike out Lane Thomas and throw one pitch to Bo Naylor before coming off the field.
Lorenzen is 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA in five starts with the Royals, who are tied for the American League Central lead with the Guardians. In 24 total appearances, the former Cincinnati Reds two-way player has a 7-6 record and 3.43 ERA.
Steven Cruz, a 6-foot-7 right-handed reliever, was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.
On Monday, left-hander Cole Ragans experienced leg cramping and left in the fifth inning of a 4-3 win over the Guardians. The injury proved minor, and he will make his next start Saturday at Houston.
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