Padres Interested in All-Star Free Agent Starting Pitcher: Report

The Friars have their eye on this 2023 All-Star.

The San Diego Padres need a starting pitcher. San Diego has yet to sign a pitcher of high caliber, and it's no secret that's an area of need for the Friars. 

However, that could all change soon as they've expressed interest in 2023 All-Star pitcher Michael Lorenzen. 

MLB Network's Jon Morosi reported on the news. 

The Twins had shown interest in free agent RHP Michael Lorenzen prior to tonight's trade.

Lorenzen is drawing interest from the Padres and Orioles, as previously reported. @MLBNetwork @MLB

— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) January 30, 2024

Lorenzen was named an All-Star in 2023 for the first time in his career as a member of the Detroit Tigers. 

He was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies on Aug. 1 and was integral to the team's trip to the National League Championship Series. In his first start as a Phillie, Lorenzen recorded the 14th no-hitter in the franchise's history and the first since 2015. 

However, after his historic performance, he struggled a bit, posting a 5.51 ERA in 11 games. 

Overall, he recorded a 9-9 record, a 4.18 ERA, 111 strikeouts, and a 1.21 WHIP in 153 innings and 29 games. Lorenzen is 32 years old and could be a key rotation piece for the Padres if they continue pursuing him.

The Padres need another arm; we'll see if it'll be Lorenzen.