Reds' Michael Lorenzen: Reds hoping to define role before spring training

The Reds want to be able to define Lorenzen's role before spring training, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. He finished the season with a 2.88 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 10 holds and a 48:13 K:BB over 50 relief innings.

Analysis:

The team has to go through the same process with Raisel Iglesias. With Iglesias, it's a concern that he can stay healthy with such a heavy workload. With Lorenzen, it's a matter of whether his stuff better translates in a relief or starter role. It's possible that they could work in a co-closer role, with both capable of working multiple innings.