Lorenzen gave up the go-ahead homer to the Brewers' Orlando Arcia in Tuesday's loss. He also allowed two walks after that, but those didn't come around to score.

The Reds used Lorenzen as a pinch-runner in Thursday's Opening Day win and kept him in center field afterward, moving Scott Schebler over to left field, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Lorenzen played center field Saturday against the Rangers without pitching in the game, the first time this spring that he's done that, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen struck out two in a perfect fifth inning and struck out in his lone at-bat in Monday's 5-5 exhibition tie with the Indians.

Lorenzen was working with the outfielders Thursday for batting practice, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports. "We've put together a plan for the whole spring, knowing we can adjust it at any time," Reds manager David Bell said. "We didn't want to go into each day not knowing what he's going to do. We all felt better, he did, too. He was part of putting it together."

Lorenzen may see playing time in the outfield toward the end of spring training, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen and the Reds reached an agreement Friday on a one-year, $1.95 million deal, avoiding arbitration, Robert Murray of The Athletic reports.

Lorenzen could see some playing time in the outfield under new manager David Bell, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen (4-2) threw 5.2 scoreless innings Saturday to register the victory, working around five hits and two walks while striking out two Pirates. He also notched an RBI single.

Lorenzen's third start of the season has been pushed up from Sunday to Saturday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Lorenzen (3-2) surrendered four runs on nine hits and two walks across four innings and was saddled with the loss Sunday against Miami.

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.Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen will get his second consecutive start in Sunday's game against the Marlins. Lorenzen was solid in his last start against the Brewers, tossing four innings of no-run ball through four innings. He should get a longer leash today against a much worse offense with a start already under his belt. Lorenzen is worth a look to stream in daily leagues because of his RP eligibility.

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.Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen was dominant in his first start of the season (and first start since the 2015 season) in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Brewers. Lorenzen pitched four innings, allowing one unearned run on a hit and a walk with three strikeouts. Lorenzen was on a 50-60 pitch count limit and certainly made the most of it. He has done a bit of everything this season and now has a 3.03 ERA with 52 strikeouts and 30 walks in 71 1/3 innings. The Reds have an open starter's slot for Sunday's game against the Marlins and it would be nice to see what Lorenzen could do with another start opportunity.

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.Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen will start on Tuesday against the Brewers. Lorenzen has been decent in 42 relief outings this year for the Reds, posting a 3.21 ERA, 1.37 WHIP and career-low 6.5 K/9 over 67 1/3 innings. Considering the fact that he hasn't made a start since 2015, Lorenzen isn't a streaming option in a tough matchup with the Brewers.

Lorenzen will take the mound as the starting pitcher versus the Brewers on Tuesday, Bobby Nightengale of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen gave up two runs Saturday in an inning of work on three hits, extending the Reds' deficit against the Pirates.

Despite Lorenzen hitting a pinch-hit grand slam in Saturday's win over the Brewers, the Reds are not planning to change Lorenzen's role, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. "I think the way you use Mike is kind of what we're doing," Reds interim manager Jim Riggleman said on Sunday. "Try to pitch him in two- or three-inning segments where we're not going to use him the next day and/or two days, and then have him available to hit when needed. ... We don't have any thoughts or plans yet to even discuss doing anything with him except what we're doing now. We're not going to look to have him start a game at something other than pitcher."

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Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen earned his first save of the season in a 7-2 win over the Padres. Lorenzen came in to pitch in the sixth inning with a five-run lead and pitched the remaining four innings of the game, giving up two runs on two hits and a walk with four strikeouts. This was not a typical save situation and Lorenzen will not see save opportunities with closer Raisel Iglesias firmly in place in the Reds bullpen. Lorenzen has pitched well since returning from the DL with a shoulder injury, posting a 2.00 ERA with six strikeouts and three walks in nine innings pitched. However, he won't contribute any meaningful value to fantasy teams given his current role in the bullpen.

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Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Michael Lorenzen was activated from the DL and pitched a solid 10th inning on Wednesday, giving up a single and a walk with no strikeouts in an extra-innings loss to the Pirates. The outing was Lorenzen's first of the season, as he had started the season on the DL with a shoulder injury. Lorenzen's activation to the Reds bullpen coincides with Raisel Iglesias' exit to the DL. Interim manager Jim Riggleman said that Lorenzen was one of five Reds relievers that could see save opportunities in the interim. Lorenzen posted a 0.00 ERA in four innings pitched in his rehab assignment at Double-A Pensacola, but fantasy players may be wise to avoid gambling on him until he has settled into the Major League bullpen.

Lorenzen (shoulder) was activated from the disabled list prior to Wednesday's game against the Pirates.

Manager Jim Riggleman stated that Lorenzen (shoulder) should return from the 10-day disabled list Wednesday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) tossed a scoreless inning with a strikeout in his first rehab appearance Monday with Double-A Pensacola, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) is scheduled to begin a minor-league rehab assignment at Double-A Pensacola on Monday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) is scheduled to throw live batting practice Monday.

Lorenzen (shoulder) threw 40 pitches in a bullpen session Friday, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) has progressed to long tossing up to 90 feet, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) will begin a throwing program Monday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day DL.

Lorenzen (shoulder) is set to open the season on the disabled list, John Fay of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen (shoulder) won't throw for "several days" as he recovers from his strained teres major muscle, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. The Reds won't commit yet to Lorenzen needing to go on the DL, but there are just eight days of spring training remaining.

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Cincinnati Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen has strained the teres major muscle near his right shoulder and will not throw for several days. Lorenzen was a candidate to make the starting rotation out of Spring Training but the injury will likely preclude him from further consideration for the rotation. This is the same injury which ended teammate Brandon Finnegan's season in 2017, although the team is calling Lorenzen's injury much more minor in nature. Lorenzen was not having a great spring before the injury, posting an 8.38 ERA in 9 1/3 innings of work.

Lorenzen was shut down from throwing after being diagnosed with a strained teres major muscle near his right shoulder Monday, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic Cincinnati reports.

Lorenzen allowed one earned run over two innings in his spring training debut Saturday, with two hits and no walks allowed, striking out three. Lorenzen was pleased with his outing afterward, MLB.com's Mark Sheldon reports. "It felt great," Lorenzen said. "A lot of weak contact, tons of ground balls, ground-ball outs and strikeouts. That's what I'm looking for, especially at Great American Ball Park. I threw everything that I have to offer. Everything felt crisp, good."

Lorenzen is expected to vie for the fifth spot in the Reds' rotation during spring training, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Lorenzen agreed to a one-year, $1.3125 million deal with the Reds on Friday, avoiding arbitration, Zach Buchanan of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen allowed two RBI singles in the sixth inning Wednesday to blow a 2-0 Reds lead but got the win when the Reds rallied to go back ahead. He pitched 1.1 innings, allowing those two hits and one run (the other run was an inherited runner) with no walks or strikeouts.

Lorenzen may be given a shot to win a rotation spot in 2018, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen has a 2.93 ERA and 1.22 WHIP with 42 strikeouts in 37 appearances this season.

Lorenzen has a 1.64 ERA and 1.14 WHIP over 22 innings since the start of May.

Lorenzen pitched one inning in relief for the win Wednesday against Cleveland.

Lorenzen (2-0) pitched two scoreless innings without allowing a baserunner and striking out three batters to collect his second win of the season during Monday's win over Pittsburgh.

Lorenzen pitched a scoreless ninth inning with just a single walk allowed and a strikeout to pick up his first save of the season during Saturday's win over Milwaukee.

Lorenzen hit the Reds' go-ahead pinch-hit homer in Thursday's win over the Phillies.

The Reds could use Lorenzen occasionally as a pinch-hitter and pinch-runner in addition to his relief pitcher duties, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Lorenzen and teammate Raisel Iglesias could pitch up to 100 innings this season with the Reds proposed bullpen mix, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

The Reds hope to use a four-man closer committee in 2017, one Lorenzen will be a component.

The Reds want to be able to define Lorenzen's role before spring training, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He finished the season with a 2.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 10 holds and a 48:13 K:BB over 50 relief innings.

Lorenzen fired 1.2 innings of scoreless ball in Friday's 9-2 rout of the Dodgers and also smacked a three-run homer on the only pitch he saw.

The Reds activated Lorenzen from the bereavement list Friday.

Lorenzen (personal) is expected to rejoin the Reds on Friday, C. Trent Rosecrans of the Cincinnati Enquirer reports.