The Kansas City Chiefs are gearing up to play the Houston Texans in the divisional round of the AFC playoffs this afternoon, and one of Western Missouri's most recognizable stars is embracing the excitement of the postseason.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have finalized a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026 and $2.5 million in annual performance bonuses.

Lorenzen posted a 1.57 earned-run average in seven appearances (six starts) with the Royals last season. He arrived in a midseason trade from the Texas Rangers and the Royals loved his versatility — he can pitch in a variety of roles.

Michael Lorenzen is a journeyman pitcher, but at 33 years old he's far from washed and he has the stuff to be a valuable part of anyone's rotation.

Michael Lorenzen is staying with the Kansas City Royals. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, the right-handed starter agreed to a one-year, $7 million contract with

Michael Lorenzen and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $7 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

Right-hander Michael Lorenzen is returning to the Kansas City Royals on a one-year ... went 7-6 with a 3.31 ERA in 130⅓ innings with Texas and Kansas City in 2024. Because of Lorenzen's low ...

The Kansas City Royals have reportedly re-signed veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year contract worth $7 million for the 2025 campaign. The deal also includes a mutual option in 2026.

The Kansas City Royals this morning announced a one-year contract with right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen. The deal also includes a mutual option for 2026. Kansas City now has 39 players on its Major League Reserve List.

The Kansas City Royals are running it back with Michael Lorenzen. The Royals on Monday signed Lorenzen to a 1-year contract for $7 million. The deal

An important piece of the Kansas City Royals rotation will be returning for the 2025 season. The Royals re-signed right-handed pitcher Michael Lorenzen to a one-year, $7 million deal on Monday, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan.

The Kansas City Royals liked what they saw from Michael ... playoff team thanks in part to their deadline acquisition from Texas. Lorenzen liked what he saw in Kansas City, too.