Tigers acquire closer K-Rod from Brewers to bolster bullpen
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DETROIT -- The Tigers have acquired right-hander Francisco Rodriguez from the Milwaukee Brewers in their latest attempt to stabilize the back end of their bullpen.
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The teams announced the trade Wednesday. Milwaukee receives minor-league infielder Javier Betancourt and a player to be named.
Rodriguez, who turns 34 in January, went 1-3 with a 2.21 ERA for the Brewers in 2015. He had 38 saves in 40 chances.
Detroit's bullpen has been an issue for the past few seasons. The Tigers this month declined their $10 million option on Joe Nathan. He spent two years with Detroit, struggling in 2014 and missing almost all of 2015 with an elbow injury.
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Detroit finished last in the AL Central this past season after winning four straight division titles.