Royals' Michael Lorenzen: Sent to IL with strained hamstring

The Royals placed Lorenzen on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a strained left hamstring, Jaylon T. Thompson of The Kansas City Star reports.

Lorenzen suffered the injury during Tuesday's game versus the Guardians while covering first base. He will be eligible to return in mid-September, but a firm timeline for his recovery won't be known until the results of his MRI become available. Alec Marsh is likely to slide into Lorenzen's rotation spot.