Rangers general manager Chris Young said Friday that it's possible Lorenzen will be part of the team's Opening Day rotation, Jeff Wilson of RangersToday.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Rangers are still determining when to slot their new acquisition into the rotation, but they haven't ruled out Opening Day. Young also added that Cody Bradford will make at least one start early on in the season, so he won't be bumped from the rotation just yet.

Lorenzen said in an interview with Foul Territory on Friday that he will be part of the Rangers' rotation, Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lorenzen agreed to a one-year, $4.5 million contract with Texas earlier this week, shortly after getting up to 70 pitches in a throwing session Monday. It's not clear when he might be ready to make his first start for the Rangers, but the intention it to put him in the rotation. That means Cody Bradford -- who had been named the fifth starter prior to the Lorenzen signing -- will either move to the bullpen or to the Triple-A Round Rock rotation.

Lorenzen signed a one-year $4.5 million contract with the Rangers on Wednesday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After throwing multiple auditions in front of MLB scouts during the offseason, Lorenzen will finally land with the Rangers just eight days before Opening Day. The 32-year-old right-hander turned in a 4.18 ERA and 1.21 WHIP across 153 frames between Detroit and Philadelphia last season, and he'll provide depth to a Rangers rotation that will be without Max Scherzer (back), Jacob deGrom (elbow) and Tyler Mahle (elbow) for the first several months of the year. It's unclear whether or not Lorenzen will be ready for the beginning of the season, but his offseason throwing sessions may have prepared him enough to start right away for Texas.

Lorenzen threw 70 pitches with four up-downs Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lorenzen was hitting 94-to-96 miles per hour with his fastball in the throwing session. While Lorenzen's workout wasn't the equivalent of pitching in a more organized exhibition game setting, it does offer the hope that he'll be ready to pitch soon after he eventually signs with a team. The Yankees and White Sox are two of the teams reportedly showing recent interest in the free-agent right-hander.

The Yankees and White Sox are among the teams to show interest in Lorenzen, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Yankees are still awaiting more clarity on Gerrit Cole's (elbow) situation, but with their ace likely to miss a chunk of the season, at minimum, they're poking around on rotation help. As far as the White Sox go, they've traded Dylan Cease and moved Michael Kopech to the bullpen, so they desperately need arms for their rotation. Lorenzen posted a 4.18 ERA and 111:47 K:BB over 153 innings last season between the Tigers and Phillies.

Lorenzen threw for about 16 interested teams in California on Tuesday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

For what it's worth, Murray says Lorenzen "impressed" in the session. The veteran right-hander is coming off a productive 2023 campaign split between the Tigers and Phillies, having posted a 4.18 ERA and 111:47 K:BB over 153 innings. He's among the second-tier free-agent starting pitchers still looking for a contract.

Lorenzen is listed on the Phillies' roster for their NLDS matchup with Atlanta, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lorenzen wasn't a part of the Phillies' wild-card roster as they opted for extra bench depth, but he will rejoin the team as the 13th and final pitcher. The 31-year-old righty posted a 4.18 ERA and 1.21 WGIP through 153 innings and figures to continue working out of the bullpen in the postseason. Weston Wilson lost his spot on the playoff roster to make room for Lorenzen.

Lorenzen is not on the Phillies' NL Wild Card Series roster, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lorenzen twirled a no-hitter for the Phillies back on Aug. 9 but posted an 8.01 ERA and 18:15 K:BB over his final 30.1 innings. He would seem to have a shot to be added to the team's NLDS roster should they advance, but the Phils decided he wouldn't be needed for their series against the Marlins.

Lorenzen struck out one batter in a perfect inning and earned a save against the Mets.

EDGE Analysis

Lorenzen was blasted for four runs while recording just one out in his first appearance out of the bullpen Sept. 19 but rebounded with his first save since 2021 on Sunday. He posted an ugly 7.96 ERA over his last five starts before being shifted to the bullpen. It's unclear exactly what role the Phillies intend to use Lorenzen in moving forward and in the postseason. He owns a 4.26 ERA through 150 innings and a 5.89 ERA in 44.1 frames with Philadelphia.

Lorenzen and Cristopher Sanchez will be used in a piggyback role Tuesday against Atlanta, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

The Phillies may or may not have acquired Lorenzen at the deadline with the intention of using him in relief during the postseason, but his 7.96 ERA and 1.85 WHIP over his last five starts has certainly pushed him in that direction. Tuesday's outing could be a test for an arrangement the team hopes to use in the playoffs, with the left-handed Sanchez likely to throw a handful of innings before turning it over to the right-handed Lorenzen for a few more. Whether the setup is used more than once or if Lorenzen will move to a standard bullpen role following Tuesday's appearance is not yet clear.