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Giles surprised, but accepting of 'pen role

NEW YORK -- Astros reliever Ken Giles admitted he was a little surprised by manager A.J. Hinch's decision to keep Luke Gregerson in the closer role. Hinch said Monday that Gregerson would remain his closer after saving 31 of 36 games a year ago.

The Astros acquired the hard-throwing Giles in December as part of a seven-player deal with the Phillies expecting that he might take over as the closer, but Hinch said Gregerson would be his "primary closer." Giles will play a key role at the back of the bullpen, though.

"Whatever A.