Royals Place Michael Lorenzen on 15-Day Injured List with Oblique Strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left oblique strain, with the move being retroactive to Friday. Lorenzen, 33, last pitched on July 6, delivering a strong performance with seven scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This season, he holds a 5-8 record with a 4.61 ERA across 18 starts, and over his 11-year career with multiple teams, he boasts a 52-52 record with a 4.06 ERA in 386 appearances.