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Castillo set to start for Reds on opening day vs Cardinals

Luis Castillo has been picked to start on opening day for the Cincinnati Reds

MARCH 20, 2021 • Associated Press

Optimistic Reds believe key pieces are in place to win now

The Cincinnati Reds say the key pieces are in place for them to make a run in the National League Central

MARCH 17, 2021 • Associated Press

2-way matchup is all Shohei: Ohtani hits 2 HRs off Lorenzen In the matchup of baseball’s most prominent two-way players, Shohei Ohtani had it all his way against Michael Lorenzen.

MARCH 16, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM

2-way matchup is all Shohei: Ohtani hits 2 HRs off Lorenzen In the matchup of baseball’s most prominent two-way players, Shohei Ohtani had it all his way against Michael Lorenzen

MARCH 16, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

2-way matchup is all Shohei: Ohtani hits 2 HRs off Lorenzen

In the matchup of baseball’s most prominent two-way players, Shohei Ohtani had it all his way against Michael Lorenzen

MARCH 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Notes: Lorenzen, rotation plans, Gutierrez In his second appearance (first start) of Spring Training on Wednesday, rotation candidate Michael Lorenzen pitched 2 1/3 innings and allowe...

MARCH 10, 2021 • MLB.COM

Leading fifth-starter candidate Lorenzen is the leading candidate to win the Reds' fifth-starter job, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. "(Lorenzen's) in a good position to earn a starting spot...

Impact Tejay Antone turned a lot of heads with his first spring training performance, and Lorenzen struggled as he purposefully backed off his velocity a bit. With this battle, as with many other spring training job battles, it serves well to remember that Opening Day is a starting point, not the finish line. It's still possible for both Lorenzen and Antone to start in the long run, even if things don't begin that way.

MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Purposefully backing off velocity Lorenzen gave up three earned runs on three hits over 1.1 innings Friday against Arizona, throwing his fastball around 93 mph, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Lorenzen was throwing around 97 mph last season, but is purposefully backing off a little on his fastball and throwing more breaking pitches in order to build up as a starter this season. He's battling with Tejay Antone and Jose De Leon to be the Reds' fifth starter.

MARCH 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

Shohei Ohtani figured he’d be careful in his return to the mound after two injury-spoiled seasons

MARCH 6, 2021 • Associated Press

Might still have bullpen role The Reds might choose to use Lorenzen in a bullpen role, even if he pitches well as a starter in spring training, if they decide they need him more as a reliever, Bobby Nightengale...

Impact The Reds are sort of locked in with Wade Miley as the fourth starter, at least to begin the season, as he's less suited to relieving. That leaves one starting slot open between Lorenzen, Tejay Antone, Jose De Leon and Jeff Hoffman. The Reds might ultimately decide they're better balanced with Lorenzen beginning the year in the bullpen and Antone starting, for instance. The team has suggested that they'd prefer a five-man rotation over a six-man one, at least for now.

FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bauer-less Reds fall back on the familiar for rotation

Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell is going to have to figure out how to work around the departures of two pitchers who were among his most important players last season

FEBRUARY 19, 2021 • Associated Press

Minor knee procedure Lorenzen had a minor procedure on his left knee this offseason that included a PRP injection to address patellar tendinitis there, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer repo...

Impact Lorenzen saw a doctor last week and had the knee rehab and strengthening declared a success. Lorenzen had been dealing with the tendinitis the last two seasons, mostly when playing the outfield and running the bases. He should be able to give starting pitching a full go this spring.

FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzen, Castillo among 6 to reach deals with Reds

The Cincinnati Reds reached one-year deals with all six of their arbitration-eligible players, agreeing with pitcher and outfielder Michael Lorenzen at $4,437,500 and with right-ha...

JANUARY 16, 2021 • Associated Press

Avoids arbitration with Cincy Lorenzen signed a one-year, $4.438 million contract with the Reds on Friday to avoid arbitration, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact The 28-year-old is in his final year of arbitration eligibility and and was able to reach a deal with the Reds ahead of Friday's deadline. Lorenzen entered the big leagues as a starter in 2015 but has worked as a reliever over the past five seasons, but he's expected to be a member of the starting rotation in 2021.

JANUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Prepping for full-time starting gig Lorenzen said Wednesday that he will report to Cincinnati's spring training as a starting pitcher, and he expects to be a full-time member of the rotation in 2021, Jon Morosi of ML...

Impact Like most pitching prospects, Lorenzen was developed as a starter during his minor-league career, and he made 21 starts during his first season in the majors in 2015 before converting to a bullpen role. The 28-year-old has been mostly dependable in that capacity the past five seasons, but he showed some renewed signs of promise as a starter in September when called upon to fill in for the injured Sonny Gray. Lorenzen covered 9.2 innings and gave up three runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out 14 over his two spot starts, and the pair of strong performances apparently convinced him to pursue a return to the rotation. Cincinnati is still expected to try and re-sign ace Trevor Bauer or perhaps pursue more affordable arms this offseason, so Lorenzen will still likely need to impress in spring training to ensure he breaks camp in a starting role.

NOVEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Potential starter in 2021 Lorenzen will be under consideration to start for the Reds next season, Bobby Nightengale of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports. There could be two openings in the Reds rotation, as b...

Impact Lorenzen finished the season in a hybrid role for the Reds, making two spot starts along with a number of longer relief outings. "I think he set himself up to be looked at next year as a possible solution for our starting five," Reds pitching coach Derek Johnson said. "I know he wants to do that, and I don't think it's been any secret that he wants to do that. He's put himself in that position to potentially do that. I think there is some competition there for him."

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Former World Series MVP Sandoval on Braves' roster vs. Reds

Pablo Sandoval is on the Atlanta Braves' roster for the National League wild-card series against the Cincinnati Reds

SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • Associated Press

Michael Lorenzen says Cincinnati Reds 'had to earn' playoff spot Michael Lorenzen on the Reds making the playoffs for the first time in seven years: \

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Finding niche in long relief Lorenzen has found a nice in long relief and occasional spot starts, including a 3.1-inning outing on Friday against the Twins where he got the win. He finished the regular season...

Impact He'll continue in a relief role in the first round of the playoffs against the Braves, as the Reds will be able to run out their top three starters in Trevor Bauer, Luis Castillo and Sonny Gray for the three-game series.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins, Reds, Astros lock up spots in the postseason

SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • Associated Press

Michael Lorenzen talks about Cincinnati Reds' series win vs. White Sox Michael Lorenzen struck out a career-high 8 batters in 4 2/3 innings in the Reds' 7-3 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • CINCINNATI.COM

Fans eight in no-decision Lorenzen allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out eight over 4.2 innings in a no-decision against the White Sox on Sunday.

Impact Cincinnati put up five runs in the bottom of the fourth, making it a 5-0 game. Lorenzen gave two runs back the next half inning and manager David Bell pulled Lorenzen at 93 pitches, when he was one out short of qualifying for the win. He probably won't get another start with the Reds playing six games next week and Sonny Gray (back) slated to return Tuesday, but Lorenzen is very much back on track. The right-hander has a 1.80 ERA in his last 25 innings after opening the season with a 16.88 ERA in his first seven appearances.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Reds cash in on White Sox control woes for 7-3 victory

Mike Moustakas hit a two-run single as Cincinnati scored five times in the fourth inning on just one hit, and the Reds took advantage of wild Chicago White Sox pitching for a 7-3 w...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

Cincinnati Reds: Is Michael Lorenzen vying for a spot in the rotation? Michael Lorenzen draws the start today for the Reds. Michael Lorenzen has been here before. The Cincinnati Reds right-hander will take the h...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • BLOGREDMACHINE.COM

Reds host White Sox, look to build on Bauer's solid outing

Cincinnati looks to follow up a strong outing by Saturday starter Trevor Bauer

SEPTEMBER 20, 2020 • Associated Press

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