Ronald Belisario has been kicked off his Venezuelan Winter League team for disciplinary reasons.

Belisario requested a personal leave of absence, according to the Los Angeles Times, and then did not return when scheduled. It's a troubling story given the 29-year-old right-hander's past issues with cocaine, but for now it won't affect his status with the Dodgers. Belisario posted a superb 2.54 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 69/29 K/BB ratio across 71 innings of relief in 2012.

Dodgers manager Don Mattingly said Ronald Belisario and Brandon League will share the closer role while Kenley Jansen (irregular heartbeat) is out.

Belisario converted a five-out save Wednesday. "Beli's thrown the ball really well," Mattingly said. "He's had a few little stretches [of trouble], but his stuff is good. Brandon started off a little shaky but has been really good." With Jansen possibly out for the season, both Belisario and League are worth scooping up.

Ronald Belisario has posted a 1.25 ERA in 21 relief appearances since returning to the major leagues.

Belisario was activated from the restricted list in early May after serving a 25-game suspension for violating MLB's drug policy, and he's been on a roll ever since. Entering Thursday, the righty had allowed just nine hits in 21 2/3 innings while tallying three wins and six holds.