The Colorado Rockies have removed LaTroy Hawkins as their closer, but Walt Weiss isn't ruling out a return to the position for the 42-year-old.

Weiss spoke with Hawkins on Monday and called it a "short-term breather" for the reliever, who plans to retire after this season.

Hawkins blew a save against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday at Coors Field.

Weiss expected to use Rafael Betancourt in a save situation Monday against the San Francisco Giants.

"[Betancourt] has thrown well, and he's done it a lot," the manager said.