That doesn't put the pressure on one guy. Graves and White shared closer duties. White ended up saving nine games and Graves eight. The plan was for them to share the closer role this year. But White struggled early, and Williamson moved into the co-closer role.
Roles change frequently and subtly.
We try to space out so we're not overworking anybody. We go with the freshest arm. He's the guy we bring in when we need a strikeout. Danny Graves is the one when we need a groundball. Williamson is tied for the team lead with seven wins.