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Jim Henderson likely to close Saturday if opportunity arises

CLEVELAND -- Jim Henderson likely will serve as the closer Saturday if the New York Mets have a late lead, manager Terry Collins said.

Closer Jeurys Familia and, probably, Addison Reed will be off against the Cleveland Indians because of heavy recent use, according to the manager.

Familia has worked four of the past five days. He narrowly held on for a save in Friday's 6-5 series-opening win at Progressive Field by coaxing a flyout from Jose Ramirez with two runners on base.