Cubs manager Dale Sveum has removed RHP Carlos Marmol from the closer's role after he walked three of the five batters he faced in a blown save on Thursday with a 3-0 lead and only converting two of his five save opportunities. The decision was made after a meeting between manager and closer in the locker room before yesterday's home game against the Dodgers. The Cubs will use an ill-advised closer-by-committee involving LHP James Russell, the son of former Major Leaguer RHP Jeff Russell, and RHP Rafael Dolis.
Dolis recorded the save yesterday against the Dodgers.
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