The Kansas City Royals liked what they saw from Michael Lorenzen down the stretch last season, when they went from a 106-loss laughingstock to a surprising playoff team thanks in part to their deadline acquisition from Texas.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen is returning to the Kansas City Royals on a one-year, $7 million contract, reuniting the veteran with the team with which he excelled down the stretch last year.

Veteran right-hander Michael Lorenzen, who helped the Kansas City Royals earn a wild-card spot in the 2024 postseason, is re-signing with the club on a one-year contract, multiple media outlets reported Monday.