Tigers closer Rondon reportedly sent home for lack of effort

Published September 29, 2015

CHICAGO, IL - AUGUST 18: Bruce Rondon #43 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the 9th inning against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on August 18, 2015 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

The Detroit Tigers have sent closer Bruce Rondon home because of his "effort level," The Oakland Press (Pontiac, Mich.) reported Tuesday.

Rondon, 24, has a 5.81 ERA, a 1.61 WHIP and five saves in 35 appearances this season. He has struck out 36 batters and walked 19 in 31 innings.

He has three blown saves this month, including two in his past three appearances.

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