Phillies acquire All-Star SP Michael Lorenzen from Tigers
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- The Phillies have added an All-Star starting pitcher to their rotation at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Phillies on Tuesday afternoon acquired right-handed starter Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said.
The Phillies have acquired RHP Michael Lorenzen from the Tigers in exchange for minor league INF Hao-Yu Lee, Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski announced today. To make room for Lorenzen on the 40-man roster, INF Josh Harrison was designated for assignment.
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MLB Network's Jon Morosi was the first to report the interest. MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported the trade.
Phillies infielder Josh Harrison was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.
Lorenzen, 31, has a 3.58 ERA in 18 starts this season with Detroit, earning his first All-Star appearance.
A right-handed pitcher, Lorenzen originally was a member of the Cincinnati Reds for seven seasons before signing with the Los Angeles Angels in 2022 to become a full-time starting pitcher. He pitched mostly as a reliever with Cincinnati.
Lorenzen signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Tigers this past offseason.
He's set to become a free agent this winter.