Royals place RHP Michael Lorenzen (hamstring) on IL

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The Kansas City Royals placed right-hander Michael Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a left strained hamstring.

Lorenzen, 32, exited his start in the second inning Tuesday night against the host Cleveland Guardians. He apparently sustained the injury earlier in the frame covering first base while trying to convert a 3-6-1 double play.

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