Reds activate Michael Lorenzen, place Alfredo Simon on DL

Lance Iversen-USA TODAY SportsThe Cincinnati Reds made a predictable move on Wednesday, activating RHP Michael Lorenzen while placing Alfredo Simon on the 15-day DL with a hyperextended ERA.

Lorenzen off 60-day DL, Simon to 15-day DL (right trapezius), Pacheco refused outright and elected free agency.

— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) June 22, 2016 Lorenzen was already with the Reds in Texas after having kept a tidy 0.00 ERA in 4 appearances in a relief role while on rehab with the Louisville Bats, and he and his near 100 MPH fastball will quickly find a regular spot in the Cincinnati bullpen. All signals point to him, if successful, getting a shot at earning the closer's role at some point in the…