Milwaukee Brewers Back-Up Closer

Assuming the position - JSOnline:
"Carlos Villanueva once again is a leading candidate to fill in for injured Milwaukee Brewers closer Trevor Hoffman.
So decreed manager Ken Macha on Saturday.
When Villanueva struggled in the early stages of exhibition play, Macha had concerns about his effectiveness in any relief role. But Villanueva has rebounded of late with a pair of strong outings, and if Hoffman opens the season on the disabled list as expected with an oblique strain, that role could go to 'Villa.'
'That was kind of the plan until he wasn't getting anybody out,' said Macha. 'Now, that's back-to-back good outings for him.'"