CLEVELAND – It’s no surprise Michael Lorenzen has been a major contributor to the Cincinnati Reds pitching staff.
He was often the team’s most reliable reliever throughout the past five years. He was supposed to begin the season in the starting rotation before a shoulder strain sidelined him for three months, and now he’s back in a familiar role.
When he’s been healthy this year, he’s been lights out. Lorenzen entered Monday with 6 2/3 innings pitched this season, permitting three hits and two walks while striking out six.
“He used his time really wisely while he was injured, while he was coming back,” Reds manager David Bell said.