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MLB rumors: Justin Verlander buzz, Astros target All-Star, Reds-White Sox deal

By Kevin Henry

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets walks to the dugout during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets walks to the dugout during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

MLB rumors: Houston Astros battling Tampa Bay Rays for All-Star pitcher?

Sticking with Morosi, a note about current Detroit Tigers pitcher Michael Lorenzen is certain to get some interest from fans of the Houston Astros and Tampa Bay Rays.

In his first season in Detroit, Lorenzen has turned into one of the most talked-about pitchers as the MLB trade deadline approaches. The 31-year-old right-hander has been solid over his last six starts, posting a 2.08 ERA and 3.02 FIP as batters have hit just .221 against him. Those numbers include five runs given up in 5.0 innings during a June 30 start at Coors Field against the Colorado Rockies.

Outside of that, in 29.2 innings, Lorenzen has given up just three earned runs.

Lorenzen would be a boost for an Astros rotation that has fought through some injuries but still is tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the sixth-best combined bWAR in the league (2.6).

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