GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Don Mattingly is hoping Javy Guerra can build on his strong rookie season.
Guerra was promoted last May and went 2-2 with 21 saves in 23 chances and a 2.31 ERA. But Mattingly isn’t ready to call the 26-year-old right-hander an established closer.
Mattingly says “The only thing that scares me about Javy is that he doesn’t even have a full season yet.”
Hard-throwing Kenley Jansen or Mike MacDougal could step in if Guerra falters.
