PT TODAY: DET developments—Cabrera returns, Rondon to close

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Tigers | Bruce Rondon to close for Detroit
Detroit Tigers RP Bruce Rondon will close out games in the ninth inning, according to manager Brad Ausmus. 'The way Rondon has been pitching, I may end up giving him some more opportunities,' Ausmus said. 'It doesn't mean he will get all of them. He needs days off too.' Rondon will primarily replace RP Alex Wilson (shoulder) in the closer's role after Wilson suffered from shoulder fatigue. Wilson could move into the eighth-inning setup role, but he could also see a save chance occasionally, according to Ausmus. Rondon picked up his second save in two chances Wednesday,...

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