Michael Lorenzen contract: How much is Phillies no-hitter star earning? All the details

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The Phillies have added an All-Star starting pitcher to their rotation at the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Phillies acquired right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for infield prospect Hao-Yu Lee, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said.

Jon Morosi of MLB Network was the first to report the interest. MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reported the trade.

Phillies infielder Josh Harrison was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

Lorenzen, 31, has a 3.58 ERA in 18 starts this season with Detroit, making his first All-Star appearance.

A right-handed pitcher, Lorenzen was a member of the Cincinnati Reds for seven seasons before signing with the Los Angeles Angels in 2022 to become a full-time starting pitcher. He pitched primarily as a reliever in Cincinnati.

Lorenzen signed a one-year, $8.5 million contract with the Tigers last offseason. He is expected to become a free agent this winter.