Walt Weiss announced before Wednesday's game that the Colorado Rockies will use Adam Ottavino as their closer.

"He saw himself as a guy that could close out games at some point in his career," Weiss said. "That was his goal, and he's worked hard to put himself in that position."

The Rockies removed LaTroy Hawkins from the position Monday after he blew a save against the Chicago Cubs the previous day.

Weiss praised Ottavino's stuff as well as his maturity and experience to take on the ninth-inning duties.