Posted 3/15/2024, 4:11:36 AM
After Breakout Season, Lorenzen Seeking Multi-Year Deal Despite Late Struggles
- Turned down one-year offers in $5-7MM range from undisclosed teams
- Seeking a two-year contract after a career year in 2022 (All-Star, 153 IP)
- Struggled badly in final 6 weeks after no-hitter on Aug 9 (30 ER in last 30.1 IP)
- Recent comps like Smyly, Lyles got 2 years, but market seems tighter now
- Previously signed one-year deals with Angels ($6.75MM) and Tigers ($8.5MM) after platform seasons not as strong as 2022