The good news came in the form of Colome, who assumed the role of the team's closer and finished the season with 37 saves in 40 opportunities. The bad news came in Boxberger's noticeable absence -- he made just 27 appearances and finished 4-3 with a 4.81 ERA and no saves.
If Boxberger returns as expected, the Rays' front office can build its lockdown bullpen from the top down, as it would have Colome and Boxberger for the late innings.
"We have every anticipation that [Colome can repeat his success]," Rays manager Kevin Cash said.