Toronto Blue Jays Officially Let Go of 12-Year MLB Veteran During Orioles Series

The Toronto Blue Jays are currently taking part in their most important series this year against the Baltimore Orioles. If Toronto wants any chance of making the MLB playoffs, it will need to basically win out and then hope for…

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 12:19 AM
Toronto Blue Jays Officially Let Go of 12-Year MLB Veteran During Orioles Series
Key Things to Know
  • Michael Lorenzen declined a minor league assignment to AAA and elected free agency.
  • The 12-year MLB veteran pitcher was officially let go by the Toronto Blue Jays.
  • Lorenzen struggled with Toronto, posting 11 earned runs in 11.2 innings pitched.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Toronto Blue Jays have officially parted ways with 12-year MLB veteran pitcher Michael Lorenzen. After being outrighted to the minor leagues, the 34-year-old pitcher declined the assignment to AAA and elected to become a free agent. The move occurred during Toronto's crucial series against the Baltimore Orioles.

Lorenzen struggled during his brief tenure with the Blue Jays, allowing 11 earned runs and four home runs in just 11.2 innings pitched. Over the entire 2026 season, which included a stint with the Colorado Rockies, he posted a 7.21 ERA across 127.1 innings.

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