With Johnny Cueto still on the shelf, the Reds will turn to prospect Michael Lorenzen to start Thursday's game, reports MLB.com.
Lorenzen, who has been discussed as a long inning reliever this season, has yet to make a start this spring. Manager Bryan Price likes the versatility Lorenzen offers the staff.
"As we've come to terms with the [bullpen] role we have for Tony Cingrani, that elevates the opportunity for guys like Lorenzen and [Jon] Moscot to potentially be the next in line in the rotation," Price said on Monday. "So he's going to pick up innings."
Lorenzen is expected to throw 65-70 pitches in his start Thursday.
"Probably his next time out, he'll get up to as many as 65-70, which would realistically make him capable of throwing 85-90 pitches in a start," Price said.