Cubs' Hector Rondon: Likely back to setup duty

Rondon is no longer in line to close after the Cubs' acquisition of Wade Davis on Wednesday.

Analysis:

Manager Joe Maddon expressed confidence in Rondon on Tuesday, saying Rondon was penciled in as the closer, but it seems Theo Epstein didn't quite share that same level of confidence. The team went out and acquired Davis from the Royals for Jorge Soler, leaving Rondon to presumably fill a setup role to begin 2017. Rondon spent time on the DL in the second half of last season with a triceps injury and struggled upon his return.