• Associated Press

Aug 28, 2024, 01:26 PM ET

CLEVELAND —

Lorenzen is 2-0 with a 1.85 ERA in five starts with the Royals, who are tied for the American League Central lead with the Guardians. In 24 total appearances, the former Cincinnati Reds two-way player has a 7-6 record and 3.43 ERA.

Steven Cruz, a 6-foot-7 right-handed reliever, was recalled from Triple-A Omaha in a corresponding move.

On Monday, left-hander Cole Ragans experienced leg cramping and left in the fifth inning of a 4-3 win over the Guardians. The injury proved minor, and he will make his next start Saturday at Houston.