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 has struggled on the mound this spring. In 9.1 innings he has a 6.75 ERA with 14 hits allowed, five walks and just three strikeouts. Drew Storen's velocity is down this spring and Raisel Iglesias is hurt, though perhaps not enough to make him unavailable to begin the season. Lorenzen is expected to be part of the Reds' closer mix, but his current form isn't that encouraging.