Manager Jeff Banister said the Texas Rangers were going closer by committee after hard-throwing Matt Bush was stripped of the ninth inning role. Since then lefty Alex Claudio has seen a majority of the save opportunities.
The Rangers have gone through two closers this season, but have they finally found their missing piece? This season Claudio is 2-1 with a 2.49 ERA in 54 games with six saves in eight attempts. Claudio has just 13 walks this season which is the lowest among any Rangers pitcher that has appeared in at least 20 games.