The Milwaukee Brewers activated acceptable-hander Eric Gagne from the 15-day disabled list after Sunday game at Minnesota. But chief Ned Yost wasn’t discerning to lawfully dispense the earlier closer a role upon his return.

“Reliever,” was all Yost said.

With Salomon Torres 12-for-12 in save since captivating over the duty, however, Gagne is tending headed for a con trick spot after missing more than a month because of rotator cuff tendinitis.

After passing a one-year convention with the Brewers for $10,000,000, Gagne lost the closer’s job fleetingly in mid-May before the injury . For the time, the 2003 NL Cy Young champ is 1-2 with an unsightly 6.98 ERA and 16 in 19 1-3 innings.

He has 10 saves, and five blown save balance.

“It’ll be good to get back on the pile,” Gagne said. “Ready to rock and roll.”

Right-hander Mark DiFelice was optioned to Triple-A Nashville to make room on the roster. DiFelice posted a 3.95 ERA in 10 appearances, handsome out 16 without a walk over 13 2-3 innings.

“We like the fact that he can go down and jerk and get some innings,” Yost said. “We liked what he’s done here. He wishes to work on his power to get left-handers out.”

Posted on June 30th, 2008 by admin
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