Javy Guerra (RP)

After blowing a save against the Cubs on May 6, Dodgers relief pitcher Javy Guerra (1-3) was demoted from the closer role. He hasn't returned to the position since as Kenley Jansen has taken over responsibilities in the ninth inning. Guerra now pitches in middle relief, a role that is quite different for him. "It's different, but I like it. From the fourth inning on, I'm pretty in tune with the game...

The Dodgers plan for RP Javy Guerra is to use him in short-inning, pressure-packed scenarios ...

Los Angeles Dodgers RP Javy Guerra won't necessarily assume the eighth-inning duties after being demoted ...

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has decided to remove RP Javy Guerra from the ...

Kenley Jansen will replace Javy Guerra as the Los Angeles Dodgers closer immediately, manager Don Mattingly announced before Monday night's game with the San Francisco Giants.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly made a change in his bullpen on Monday as he demoted reliever Javy Guerra from the closer role in favor of Kenley Jansen, reports MLB.com. Guerra blew his third save on Sunday at Chicago and is pitching with a 5.84 ERA.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Monday that Kenley Jansen has replaced Javy Guerra as the team's closer.

Dodgers Javy Guerra blew his third save of the season during Sunday afternoon's contest against the Cubs. Guerra entered the game in the ninth inning with a one-run lead, but ran into trouble after recording the first out. He allowed the next batters to reach base, including Tony Campana, who doubled home the tying run. However, Guerra was able to strikeout Starling Castro to escape the inning without...

Javy Guerra blew a save opportunity in Sunday's 11-inning loss to the Cubs.

Los Angeles Dodgers CL Javy Guerra returned to nail down his eighth save Tuesday, May ...

The NY Times discusses the closer situations of some big name pitchers.

A long-anticipated change is made at the back end of the Dodgers' bullpen. Will the move stick? Is Javy Guerra now useless?

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly has finally admitted closer Javy Guerra has lost his mojo. Come on down Kenley Jansen, lets see how this plays out. The Angels Scott Downs went down for the count. Who steps up - Jordan Walden or the newly acquired Ernesto Frieri?

Heath Bell and Javy Guerra allow their owners to exhale. Grant Balfour, however, is causing more and more shortness of breath. Plus, more closer news from around the league.

Michael Hurcomb touches on the hot button topics at the position in his latest Fantasy Relief.

Ubaldo Jimenez is quickly turning into a never should have drafted type pitcher. It is time to cut the cord. Heath FINALLY had a solid outing, but he is in no trouble losing the closers gig considering his contract. Plus, more from around the league including Oaklands new pitcher.

Closers are quickly going down due to injury or ineffectiveness. R.J. White breaks down just how safe your fantasy closer is in his role or whether he could be replaced.

Many closers are on the hot seat and some could inherit the role. Erick Mack takes a look at closers and the pitchers with two starts this week.

Jim Johnson's illness, Javy Guerra's jaw and Hector Santiago's ... well, he's not doing so well on the field. Plus, more save saviors from around the league.

Matthew Berry discusses the latest on closers for the Dodgers, White Sox and Orioles.