Michael Lorenzen Placed On 15-Day Injured List With Oblique Strain

Michael Lorenzen has been a key player for the Kansas City Royals this season. He has started in 18 games and pitched 99 2/3 innings. Lorenzen has recorded 85 strikeouts with a K/9 rate of 7.7. His ERA is 4.61, and he has a WHIP of 1.30.

Prior to his current injury, Lorenzen was dealing with an illness in mid-July. Despite these setbacks, he contributed to a 4-0 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks on July 6, where he pitched 7 innings without giving up an earned run. Lorenzen's win-loss record stands at 5-8 for the season.