Brewers manager Ron Roenicke announced after Monday's win over the Cubs that John Axford is no longer the closer.
Jim Henderson, who earned the save against Chicago, will take over the job.
Roenicke told the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel that Axford will pitch in the earlier innings until he gets back on track.
"I told (Axford) I want him to be our closer, and how we think is the best way to get him back in that role, which is pretty much what we did with him last year (in the middle of the season)," said Roenicke.
"We'll put him back in wherever it's going to be, sixth (inning), seventh, maybe eighth, and let him get his stuff back. Once he gets his stuff back, we'll put him back in that role again."
Axford has a 20.25 ERA through three appearances, surrendering four home runs in 2 2/3 innings. The right-hander also blew his lone save chance.