Hinch gives Gregerson break from closing

HOUSTON — Luke Gregerson’s status as closer is up in the air. Astros manager A.J. Hinch told Gregerson before Sunday’s 5-2 win over the Athletics that he would not close, a day after he blew a save — his second consecutive blown save and fifth of the season.

Will Harris came into the game in the ninth on Sunday and retired the side in order for his first save of the season.

“I told Luke before the game that he wasn’t going to close today,” Hinch said. “He was available. He felt fine, but I wanted to give him a mental …

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