The Kansas City Royals made a move to bolster their starting rotation before the trade deadline, acquiring right-hander Michael Lorenzen from the Texas Rangers on Monday.
The Rangers received left-hander Walter Pennington in exchange for Lorenzen, who is 5-6 with a 3.81 ERA in 19 appearances (18 starts) this season.
Lorenzen, who signed a one-year contract with the Rangers in March, will be an unrestricted free agent after the season.
An All-Star last season, Lorenzen threw a no-hitter for the Philadelphia Phillies against the Washington Nationals on Aug. 9, 2023.