Royals RHP Michael Lorenzen (illness) scratched from start
Jun 26, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (24) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter Aiken-Imagn Images Kansas City Royals right-hander Michael Lorenzen was scratched from Saturday's start due to an illness.
Left-hander Angel Zerpa replaced Lorenzen for the game against the visiting New York Mets.
Lorenzen, 33, is 5-8 with a 4.61 ERA through 18 starts this season.
Zerpa, 25, is 3-1 with a 3.89 ERA in 40 appearances out of the bullpen this season. His last start was in August 2023.
--Field Level Media
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