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Lorenzen renews confidence from bullpen
- Updated: August 14, 2016
MILWAUKEE — While Raisel Iglesias’ switch from starter to reliever has been overwhelmingly successful for the Reds bullpen this season, Michael Lorenzen has performed in similar fashion and also has undisputed positive results in helping solidify the relief unit.
Lorenzen entered Saturday with a 2.39 ERA in 17 appearances since making his season debut in late June. He had been on the disabled list all season with right elbow inflammation and mononucleosis. Over nine games since July 9, including his scoreless seventh inning in Friday’s 7-4 win over the Brewers, he has a 0.66 ERA with one earned run in 13 2/3 innings.
Mostly a starter last season, Lorenzen was projected to start this season until he was shut down in Spring Training. Now that he’s enjoyed success from the bullpen, is this his future?
“For me personally, I think it’s too early to define all of these guys,” Reds manager Bryan Price said. “Defining the need of the organization is going to play a role in this also. When we came into the season … we didn’t have our best staff. We weren’t healthy and trying to do the best we could to …
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