CINCINNATI -- Reds reliever Michael Lorenzen owns an outfielder's glove and takes fly balls during batting practice. He sometimes hits with the position players, too. Lorenzen has long been itching to become a two-way player that both pitches and plays the field in a game.
Over the next few days, it might become a reality. Right fielder Scott Schebler and center fielder Billy Hamilton are both day to day with left shoulder strains with their availability unclear.
"I'm ready. It's a game of baseball so I'm ready to play some baseball," Lorenzen said.