Keone Kela

Keone Kela will serve as Rangers' primary closer

Texas Rangers reliever Keone Kela will serve as the team's primary closer, reports MLB.com's TR Sullivan.

What It Means:

Rangers manager Jeff Banister said while Kela will be the team's primary closer, Kevin Jepsen will also get reps late in games. He doesn't want to overwork the 24-year-old Kela.

In 2017, Kela made 39 appearances, going 4-1 with 2 saves and a 3.26 FIP.