The former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher is the Rockies' first acquisition of the winter.

DETROIT - Former Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen has signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Colorado Rockies.

He is the first offseason acquisition for the Rockies under new president Paul DePodesta.The deal includes a $9 million club option through 2027.

This is the fifth winter that Lorenz has signed a one-year contract after a seven-season stint with the Cincinnati Reds.

Lorenzen, who turns 34 this week, signed a free agent contract with the Tigers before the 2023 season.He made 18 starts and was selected to make his first appearance in the All-Star Game before being dealt to the Philadelphia Phillies for infield prospect Hao-Yu Li at the trade deadline.

After the strongest starting with his new group entered a no-hitterzen, lorenzen is transferred to the Bullpen and a little to the postseason and a little in the postseason and a little in the postseason.

He found a quiet reception on the free agent market, agreeing to a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers before the 2024 season.He was traded to the Royals at the end of the offseason and pitched well in the meantime, going 2-0 with a 1.57 ERA in 28 2/3 innings with his new team.

He re-signed with the Royals in 2025 and put together another solid season, posting a 4.64 ERA in 141 innings with 127 strikeouts and 39 walks.

Colorado is known as the home of relentless pitchers, and the Rockies have lost a league-worst 119 games in 2025.

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