John Axford has a 0.96 ERA in 11 appearances since being removed from the closers' role in mid-May. He's struck out 11 and walked four in 9.1 innings.

Axford has a 0.96 ERA in 11 appearances since being removed from the closer's role in mid-May. He's struck out 11 and walked four in 9.1 innings in that span.

Analysis:

The Indians want Axford back closing out games once he gets everything ironed out, but there's no real indication if that's any closer to happening despite his strong performance of late.