The Detroit Tigers sent closer Bruce Rondon home for the remainder of the season before Tuesday's game against the Chicago White Sox. Tigers manager Brad Ausmus gave very little explanation, only saying that Rondon had been sent home because of his ''effort level'' and that he and general manager Al Avila were in ''complete agreement'' on the move. The 25-year-old took over the closer's role in early August after Joakim Soria was traded, and converted his first two chances without allowing a hit.
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