Brewers manager Ron Roenicke told MLB.com on Wednesday that John Axford could return to the closer's role in the near future. Axford has a 9.35 ERA through 10 appearances and blew his lone save chance.

Jim Henderson has been serving as closer for Milwaukee, converting all five of his save opportunities.

"That's nothing against Henderson, he's done a great job for us pitching there," Roenicke said. "But I think with Ax, because of his breaking ball and when he's throwing it well, I think Ax has a chance to repeat that season what he had two years ago."

Roenicke added that Axford has made a minor adjustment to his throwing motion.

"It was just something small and mechanical that you carry over into playing catch, and it's something I've continued to do to make sure it feels natural on the mound," Axford said. "Right now, everything feels smooth."

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