The Los Angeles Angels demoted Cody Allen as their closer Tuesday following a four-game stretch in which he allowed five runs, including three home runs.
Allen, who joined the Angels on a one-year, $8.5 million deal, began the season with five scoreless innings before struggling in his next four appearances. He is 0-2 with a 5.40 ERA.
Angels manager Brad Ausmus said he will turn to Ty Buttrey, Hansel Robles and Luis Garcia as his primary options in the ninth inning.
"We're going to go with whoever we think gives us the best chance in a save situation," Ausmus said.