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.

Lorenzen is 5-8 with a 4.50 ERA this season. In his last outing, he allowed 3 earned on 9 hits with 6 strikeouts. Facing Pérez’s 2.51 ERA, Lorenzen’s upside hinges on strikeouts and minimizing free passes, making him a volatile but high-upside fantasy option in this matchup.

Lorenzen’s road ERA climbs, but his home numbers sit much better, and a Rangers squad that struggles to produce runs improves his odds to grab a win. The matchup game favors Lorenzen by banking on run support in Kansas City and the Rangers’ recent struggles offensively.

Lorenzen takes the ball for KC with a 5-8 record and a 4.43 ERA. His last turn yielded a clean line, signaling a potential peak after rough stretches. Against Texas, his ability to control counts and miss bats will be tested by a Ranger lineup showing life. Fantasy players will watch for his ability to manage the Rangers’ power and keep the ball in the park.