PT TODAY: K-Rod returns to closer role, Hunter also annointed

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Brewers | Francisco Rodríguez to close for now
Milwaukee Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said RP Francisco Rodríguez will be the team's closer for now. The team wants to give RP Jim Henderson some time to get his stuff back.  Source: MLB.com - Adam McCalvy
 
BHQ take: Rodriguez flashed closer-worthy skills in 2013 with a 129 BPV, so this is not good news for Henderson owners. Both pitchers struggled in spring training, but there were no reports of Henderson's closer role being endangered. Given his skills and his current possession of the role, the percentages have flipped...

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