Player of the Week: Michael Lorenzen

Michael Lorenzen #24 of the Kansas City Royals delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Daikin Park on May 14, 2025 in Houston, Texas. | Photo by Jack Gorman/Getty Images

The best depth you could ask for

The Royals have often struggled with the quality and depth of their starting pitching. But last year and this year, that hasn’t been the case. Michael Lorenzen has been a huge part of that depth, and in years past would legitimately be the best Royals starter.