Lorenzen makes his 26th start; his Royals tenure is likely near its end as KC leans on a youth-forward approach for 2026, requiring him to navigate a righty-heavy Angels lineup and set a steady tone for the pitching staff.

Lorenzen delivered 7 2/3 innings for the win, his first since July 6, showing durability and efficiency. His strong start anchors KC’s mound and offers a high floor in fantasy rotation planning with continued reliable outings.

Lorenzen works 7 2/3, allowing a run on three hits with four walks, earning his first win since July 6.

Lorenzen took the loss as Royals’ bullpen struggles and Minnesota’s relentless pressure kept Kansas City from closing the gap. Lorenzen’s starts have been a mix of durability and struggle, leaving his fantasy owners watching the next outing for improvement.

Lorenzen is listed as a 10%‐rostered Royals option with a back-end-starter profile who has regained form after injury. He’s pitched enough to warrant speculative rostering in Week 24, especially if Kansas City leans on him for length and wins as they push for consistency in the rotation.