Bell out as closer, D-Backs to use committee headed by Ziegler

July 11, 2013

Arizona Diamondbacks – Heath Bell has lost his hold on the closer’s role, and the D-Backs are going to a closer by committee. Arizona will be playing matchups for the time being, but Brad Ziegler was brought in to close the game tonight, and sports a 2.49 ERA, the best of the relievers in the Arizona pen. He has some experience closing from his days in Oakland, and it is likely that he will be given the opportunities going forward. Former closer J.J. Putz could find himself back in that role as well, as he had pitched the last two games and Gibson ruled him out before the game. Hierarchy change: Brad Ziegler to Closer, replacing Heath Bell.

.Closer.Set-Up.2nd in line.2014 Closer.Updated
ARIHeath BellJ.J. PutzDavid HernandezJ.J. Putz7/11/13

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