Royals general manager J.J. Picollo said Monday that it has not yet been determined whether new trade acquisition Lorenzen will pitch as a starter or reliever, Sam McDowell of the Kansas City Star reports.

EDGE Analysis

Lorenzen offers the flexibility to pitch in either role, and which one he ultimately fills could depend on what else, if anything, the Royals acquire prior to the trade deadline. Eighteen of the right-hander's 19 appearances with the Rangers in 2024 have been as a starter, with his lone relief appearance coming Sunday after Jon Gray (groin) left a start with an injury.