Francisco Cordero returned to action on Sunday July 29.

Francisco Cordero (toe) was available out of the bullpen Saturday. Cordero wasn't available to pitch Friday due to a toe injury. It remains to be seen whether he'll get the ball in the next save opportunity for the Astros after blowing his first two chances.

Francisco Cordero is unavailable Friday due to a toe injury. It's a minor thing, so consider him day-to-day for now. Wilton Lopez would presumably get the ball in a save situation and should take the closer gig away from the struggling Cordero in time.

Francisco Cordero is unavailable Thursday against the Pirates. Cordero, who was acquired from the Blue Jays last week, has blown back-to-back save chances while allowing six runs on five hits and three walks over 2 1/3 innings. Wilton Lopez would get the ball in a save situation Thursday and figures to take over the gig before long.

With Brett Myers traded to the White Sox, Francisco Cordero will take over as the Astros' full-time closer. Cordero was acquired from the Blue Jays on Friday in the Brandon Lyon deal. He has struggled this season, posting a 5.60 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 26/14 K/BB ratio through his first 35 1/3 innings. He does have plenty of experience in the role, however, converting 329 saves in his big league career. He's now a must own in all formats.

Francisco Cordero took an ugly loss Tuesday, giving up five runs in the ninth against the A's. Cordero blew the save in a 3-2 game by giving up a double, a sac bunt and an RBI single. After a stolen base and two intentional walks, he then gave up a walkoff grand slam to Brandon Inge. The poor outing may well cost him his role as Toronto's interim closer, as his ERA is all of the way up to 9.53. The Jays might want to go to Jason Frasor and Darren Oliver in save opportunities.

Francisco Cordero took his second consecutive blown save on Tuedsay, giving up an RBI single to Michael Young in the ninth inning. Cordero had started out strong as a fill-in for the injured Sergio Santos, but he's now blown consecutive chances and his ERA has ballooned to 5.73. Perhaps the Blue Jays would be better served trying Luis Perez or Casey Janssen in the night-inning role until Santos returns.

Francisco Cordero notched his second save of the season with a scoreless ninth inning in Monday's win over the Royals. Cordero allowed a leadoff single to Mike Moustakas but then got Brayan Pena to ground into a double play and Mitch Maier to pop out. The veteran closer has just a 4.50 ERA and 1.62 WHIP in the early going, but he should be a solid enough stopper while Sergio Santos is on the shelf.

Francisco Cordero will serve as the Blue Jays' closer while Sergio Santos (shoulder) is on the disabled list. The Jays don't anticipate a lengthy stay on the DL for Santos, but they have a nice fall-back option in Cordero. The veteran right-hander has given up three runs in his first six innings this season but has also recorded six strikeouts. Santos owners should pick him up right away.

Francisco Cordero understands his role as the Blue Jays' setup man in 2012, vowing to "treat the eighth inning like the ninth and get us to [Sergio] Santos." Cordero added, "They explained to me what my role is going to be, I agreed to it, and I'll be more than happy to do it." The 36-year-old has been a closer for most of his career and is 12th on the all-time saves list. With anointed closer Sergio Santos amassing eight blown saves in 39 career chances, Cordero could accrue more value as the season progresses.