ST. PETERSBURG -- Alex Colome has stepped up to fill a need, and he's done so in admirable fashion.
After converting a save in four consecutive games, the second pitcher in club history to do so, the Rays' closer had the night off Monday in Seattle, allowing a moment for reflection about how effective the right-hander has been this season.
Colome stepped into the closer's role once the news broke during Spring Training that Brad Boxberger would be out until at least mid-May or early June due to abductor surgery.
Colome's save in the Rays' 3-1 win over the Angels on Sunday moved him to nine saves in nine chances this season.