Houston — Alex Wilson didn’t lose the closer’s role but, at least for the time being, it’s not his anymore.
Manager Brad Ausmus, in both word and deed, made it clear that Bruce Rondon will now be his primary choice to pitch the ninth inning when the Tigers have a lead of three runs or fewer.
“The way Rondon has been pitching, I may end up giving him some more opportunities,” Ausmus said after Rondon got the final three outs in the Tigers’ 7-4 win Wednesday night against the Royals. “It doesn’t mean he will get all of them.