John Axford: John Axford: Removed from Closer's Role, for Now

NEWS UPDATE

Axford will pitch earlier in games going forward with the intention of working him back into the closer's role.

ROTOWIRE FANTASY ANALYSIS

Manager Terry Francona made the call Saturday, stating that a combination of Cody Allen, Scott Atchison, Marc Rzepczynski, and Bryan Shaw will garner ninth-inning reps in place of Axford. In five May appearances, Axford was hammered en route to a 1-2 record, one save (in two chances), 11.25 ERA, 3.00 WHIP, and 6:6 K:BB in four innings, a trend that certainly warrants a change.

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