Dodgers manager Joe Torre said before Friday night's game against the Braves that he is removing Jonathan Broxton from the closer role for what he hopes is a temporary basis after Broxton's ninth-inning implosion on Thursday night against the Phillies.
Torre said left-hander Hong-Chih Kuo will be his primary closer in the interim, according an ESPN.com report.
Broxton Removed From Closer's Role