Brewers sign Francisco Rodriguez

The Brewers allowed Francisco Rodriguez to enter free agency last winter. (Justin K. Aller/Getty Images)

The Brewers are calling on a former high-profile closer to shore up their leaking bullpen. The team announced the signing of right-handed reliever Francisco Rodriguez to a minor league deal.

Rodriguez could provide the Brewers another much needed late-inning option from the bullpen. The Brewers set-up and closer duties have been in flux with John Axford struggling and Jim Henderson trying to stabilize late-inning situations.

via a trade with the Mets