PHOENIX -- As one half of the Brewers' closer committee moved to the brink of game action Wednesday, manager Craig Counsell reiterated his intention to use both Jeremy Jeffress and Will Smith in the role at the start of the season.
Smith has been sharp so far in Spring Training (one hit over four scoreless appearances), but Jeffress is just getting going after sustaining a strained right hamstring early in camp. He faced hitters in an impressive live batting practice session Wednesday morning, and he could pitch in a game by the weekend, Counsell said.