Boxberger allowed three runs on two hits and a walk over two-thirds of an inning during Tuesday's loss to the White Sox.

Manager Ned Yost would not name Boxberger as the team's closer heading into camp, Jeffrey Flanagan of MLB.com reports. "The roles will define themselves over time," Yost said.

Boxberger agreed to a one-year, $2.2 million contract with the Royals on Wednesday, Jon Heyman of FancredSports.com reports.

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.The Arizona Diamondbacks non-tendered relief pitcher Brad Boxberger, starting pitcher Shelby Miller and infielder Chris Owings on Friday, making them all free agents. Boxberger started the year as Arizona's closer but was booted from the role and finished 3-7 with a 4.39 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 32 saves and 71 K's in 53 1/3 innings. At 31 years old next year, the soft-tossing right-hander may struggle for fantasy value. Miller is still just 28 years old but has thrown only 38 innings (eight starts) in the last two seasons due to injuries. He's off the fantasy radar until he returns and proves his health, wherever that may be. Owings hit just .206/.272/.302 with four home runs, 22 RBI and 11 steals in 106 games for the Snakes. His blend of power and speed is attractive, though, so he could carve out a role in single-universe leagues in 2019, depending on where he lands.

Boxberger was not tendered a contract by Arizona for next season.

Boxberger allowed one run on two hits over one inning Tuesday, blowing the save but picking up the win against the Dodgers.

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.Arizona Diamondbacks reliever Brad Boxberger has been removed from the closer role. Manager Torey Lovullo said Monday that he would play matchups in the ninth inning moving forward. Lovullo seems to prefer to use a closer-by-committee approach rather than have a single closer emerge. Since the All-Star break, Boxberger has an ERA of 7.90 and has allowed six runs in four September appearances. Archie Bradley is the best reliever in the bullpen, and would be the player to add for save collectors.

Manager Torey Lovullo said that he will play the matchups moving forward rather than have a designated closer, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.

Boxberger (2-7) allowed three earned runs on three hits while only managing to record one out to blow the save and take the loss Sunday against the Braves.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo reiterated after Thursday's 7-6 loss to the Braves in 10 innings that Boxberger would remain the team's closer despite turning in another shaky outing, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports. "He is still our closer. He's going to get save opportunities," Lovullo said of Boxberger. "He's going to be the main guy that I'm looking at to get that [saves] column filled up, all right?"

Boxberger (2-5) allowed two earned runs on two walks and managed to record just one out before taking the loss Sunday against the Dodgers.

Boxberger stuck out the only two batters he faced Wednesday to grab the save against the Giants.

Boxberger (2-4) got the win Tuesday, firing a scoreless inning with two strikeouts and one hit allowed against the Angels.

Boxberger struck out two batters and allowed a hit in a scoreless ninth inning, earning the save in Sunday's 4-3 win over San Diego.

Boxberger struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning to earn the save Friday against the Giants.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger recorded his 25th save of the season on Sunday, striking out two batters over a clean inning of work. It was a good bounce-back effort for Boxberger, who was blown up for three runs in his last appearance. He now carries a 3.49 ERA and 1.13 WHIP this season and ranks seventh among NL relievers with a 33.3 percent strikeout rate. He has a firm hold on the closer role and will be a solid source of saves for the rest of the season.

Boxberger struck out two without allowing a baserunner in the ninth inning to earn his 25th save of the season Sunday against the Padres.

Boxberger (1-4) blew his fifth save of the season Thursday with a three-run meltdown against the Cubs.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger (1-4) blew his fifth save of the season on Thursday, giving up three runs on two hits and one walk over one-third of an inning against the Cubs. Boxberger was tasked with protecting a 6-4 lead in the ninth and proceeded to give up a two-run home run to Javier Baez followed by a walk-off home run to Anthony Rizzo. Before Thursday's implosion, Boxberger had not surrendered a run in his previous eight appearances. Boxberger has racked up 24 saves this season and would likely need to blow a few more chances before Torey Lovullo considers a change in the ninth.

Boxberger retired all three hitters he faced via strikeout Tuesday in the Diamondbacks' 5-1 win over the Cubs.

Boxberger struck out the side in a perfect ninth inning Friday to pick up his 23rd save of the season in a 2-1 win over the Braves.

Boxberger worked a perfect ninth inning to claim his 21st save of the season Friday in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 victory over the Padres.

Boxberger pitched a hitless ninth inning to earn the save against the Cardinals on Tuesday, striking out two while walking one.

Boxberger struck out one in a scoreless inning of work to earn his 18th save of the season Tuesday against the Marlins.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger earned his 17th save of the year on Sunday, giving up a lone hit, while otherwise shutting down the Pirates in Arizona's 3-0 win. It was a badly needed performance for Boxberger, who had blown three of his last five save chances prior to Sunday's successful conversion. Despite the recent speed bumps, Boxberger is still the first option in the ninth inning.

Boxberger worked around a hit in a scoreless inning of work to earn his 17th save of the season Sunday against the Pirates.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew the save on Friday night, giving up a run on three walks in the 11th inning of the Diamondbacks eventual victory. It was the second consecutive blown save for Boxberger, who has now walked four batters in his last 1 2/3 innings pitched. After a great start to the season, Boxberger has been shaky of late, but there has been no indication that he could be replaced. However, he will need to right the ship quickly, as Archie Bradley is more than capable of replacing him.

Boxberger (1-3) allowed four earned runs on four hits and a walk while striking out two to blow the save and take the loss Sunday against the Mets.

Boxberger retired the only batter he faced to bag his 16th save of the season in Friday's 7-3 victory for the Diamondbacks over the Mets.

Boxberger allowed two earned runs on a hit and a walk to blow the save chance Wednesday against the Giants.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his second save of the season on Wednesday, issuing a walk and allowing the game-tying, two-run home run in the eventual loss to the Giants. This was the third day in a row that Boxberger had pitched and the first time since 2015 that he's done this, so fatigue may have played a role. Boxberger has now given up runs in two consecutive outings and will probably receive two or three days of rest before making another appearance. Owners don't need to worry about Boxberger losing his job anytime soon.

Boxberger pitched the ninth to pick up the save Tuesday against the Giants, allowing one run on three hits while striking out one and walking zero.

Boxberger struck out one in a clean ninth inning to earn the save Tuesday against the Reds.

Boxberger tossed a scoreless eighth inning Wednesday in the Diamondbacks' 9-2 loss to the Brewers, allowing a walk and striking out two.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger blew his first save of the season on Tuesday, serving up the game-winning home run to Kike Hernandez in the bottom of the ninth inning. Fortunately for Boxberger, Arizona was able to salvage the win in the 12th inning. It was the first runs Boxberger has given up in six appearances, and he has been solid all season despite Tuesday's hiccup. He is among the league leaders in saves and will get plenty of opportunities moving forward for the division-leading Diamondbacks.

Boxberger gave up a game-tying home run in the ninth for a blown save Tuesday, striking out two and walking zero in the extra-innings affair.

Boxberger allowed one hit and one walk while striking out three Sunday as he picked up the save against Houston.

Boxberger worked around a walk to turn in a scoreless ninth inning en route to his 10th save of the season in the Diamondbacks' 4-3 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger took the loss on Friday night, giving up three runs (one earned) on three hits while failing to record an out. Fatigue may have played a factor in Boxberger's performance, as he was pitching for the third straight day. It was the first time since 2015 that he has done so. Boxberger was great to start the season, but hitters may be catching up to him, as he's given up seven hits and three earned runs in his last three appearances. His record now stands at 0-2 and he needs to turn it around quickly, as the first-place Diamondbacks can't afford to have him struggle in the ninth. If his struggles continue, the D-backs may turn to Archie Bradley in the ninth inning.

Boxberger failed to retire any of the three batters he faced in the ninth inning and was charged with three runs (one earned) on three hits to take the loss Friday against the Padres.

Boxberger was handed the loss in relief Wednesday against the Giants after yielding two runs on two hits in his one-inning appearance.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger took the loss on Wednesday night, giving up the game-winning two-run home run to Brandon Belt in the 10-inning loss to the Giants. It was Boxberger's first loss of the year and the first runs he has given up all season. Belt has been a thorn in the Diamondbacks side all series long, breaking up Patrick Corbin's no-hitter on Tuesday and now smashing the game-winning HR in extra innings. Boxberger has been great to start the year and one blip shouldn't cause a panic from his owners, although Archie Bradley is waiting in the wings for save chances should Boxberger struggle repeatedly.

Boxberger gave up a hit and struck out one in a scoreless ninth inning Friday to collect his fifth save of the season in an 8-7 win over the Dodgers.

Boxberger pitched a scoreless ninth inning while allowing one hit and recording a strikeout Sunday in the win over the Cardinals.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger recorded his third save of the season Thursday, pitching a clean inning and striking out one against the Cardinals. This was the first appearance this season that Boxberger did not allow a walk. The former Rays closer has had a great start to the season, allowing just one hit and no runs in his four games. The Diamondbacks are firing on all cylinders right now, giving Boxberger plenty of chances to rack up the saves.

Boxberger tallied his third save of the season in Thursday's 3-1 win over the Cardinals, striking out one without allowing a baserunner in a scoreless ninth inning.

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Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger picked up his second save of the season, shutting down the Dodgers on Wednesday. The outing wasn't without its blemishes as Boxberger walked two of the five batters he faced. Walks have been an issue in the past for Boxberger, and he has yet to make an appearance this season without issuing a free pass. Owners should keep an eye on his walk rate moving forward. Walks aside, Boxberger has now gone three appearances without surrendering a run and looks firmly entrenched as the Diamondbacks closer. He is now a must-start fantasy option.

Boxberger earned his second save of the season in Wednesday's 3-0 triumph over the Dodgers. He worked around two walks and struck out two batters as part of a scoreless ninth inning.

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Newly minted Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger picked up his first save of the season on Friday night. In his inning of work, Boxberger struck out two batters and walked one. It was a great start for the former Ray, who shut the door against one of the leagues most potent offenses. With the Arizona offense firing on all cylinders, it looks like Boxberger will have plenty of save opportunities moving forward. He remains under 50% owned in ESPN leagues and should be grabbed immediately if available.

Boxberger tossed a scoreless ninth inning and got the save in Arizona's win over Colorado on Friday, walking one and striking out two.