PHOENIX -- The Brewers lost half of their co-closer committee late Friday when left-hander Will Smith learned he faces an extended absence with a torn lateral collateral ligament in his right knee.
The injury left Jeremy Jeffress to handle closer duties while Smith recovers. Smith was scheduled to consult on Saturday with the Brewers' heads physician, Dr. William Raasch, to determine whether surgery was required.
"It's sad, it's disappointing, that's for sure," said Smith, who had been in position to share closer duties with the right-handed Jeffress. "But I've got all the confidence in the world in J.