GOODYEAR, Ariz. -- Reds right-hander Michael Lorenzen will likely miss the start of the season after an MRI on Monday revealed a mild strain and tendinitis in his throwing elbow.
While the news throws another wrinkle into manager Bryan Price's plans for his pitching staff, it is considered good news as Tommy John surgery would have been necessary had the test found a complete tear in Lorenzen's ulnar collateral ligament.
"I was at peace about whatever news I was going to get," Lorenzen said. "So, yeah, it's good news because I get to help out the Reds this year.