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By Scott Roche

Sep 20, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 20, 2022; San Diego, California, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright (50) throws a pitch against the San Diego Padres during the first inning at Petco Park. Mandatory Credit: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports /
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Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen, MLB power rankings
Aug 9, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen (22) reacts after pitching a no hitter for a victory against the Washington Nationals at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Stock Down: Michael Lorenzen

At the trade deadline, the Philadelphia Phillies acquired pitcher Michael Lorenzen from the Detroit Tigers. He wasted little time in winning over the Phillies fans as he threw a no-hitter against the Washington Nationals on August 9 at Citizens Bank Park. Since then? Well, it’s not been good.

Tuesday night, the right-hander made his sixth start since throwing the no-hitter and he lasted just one-third of an inning against the Atlanta Braves. His line was as ugly as ugly can be for one-third of an inning.

He allowed just three hits, however, he gave four earned runs and walked three to continue his trouble following his win over the Nationals. Since that start in early August, he has struggled and allowed a whopping 27 earned runs.

After his outing against Washington, he was considered a steal at the trade deadline, but that has hardly been the case. Now the Phillies are faced with a decision on whether or not they are going to use him in the playoffs. Right now, it’s hard seeing them giving him the ball in the Wild Card round. They will get the series at home most likely and if they do give him the ball, he should be on a shorter leash than he was Tuesday night in Atlanta.

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