The Cincinnati Reds accomplished one of their off-season priorities in signing Drew Storen to be their closer in 2017. He allows the Reds to use Michael Lorenzen when and how they want to, instead of need to. He also gives them a veteran for the young bullpen.
The Reds entered the off-season on the search for catching help, a veteran starting pitcher for depth, and a rebuild of the bullpen. Storen comes close to finishing a rebuild that included letting Ross Ohlendorf, Keyvius Sampson, and Josh Smith go. Now the Reds need to work on the other two.