LaTroy Hawkins earned his second save of the season Saturday in the Rockies' 1-0 win over the Giants.

The veteran closer protected Colorado's 1-0 advantage by retiring Buster Posey, Michael Morse, and Hector Sanchez in order in the bottom of the ninth inning. Hawkins has a firm grasp for now on the Rockies' closer role.

LaTroy Hawkins struggled, allowing two runs in an inning of work as the Rockies lost to the Giants 3-2.

The two runs came on three hits, including two doubles. Hawkins' save opportunities may get cut into depending on how often manager Walt Weiss wants to play the match-ups with lefty Rex Brothers. Brothers was fantastic for the Rockies last season, finishing with a 1.73 ERA.

Rockies owner Dick Monfort said Tuesday that LaTroy Hawkins is not necessarily the team's "everyday" closer.

That means that manager Walt Weiss could play the matchups in the late innings, using Rex Brothers in the ninth when the opposition has left-handed hitters coming up. Brothers is also a threat to usurp Hawkins' gig entirely given that he's simply a better pitcher, and Hawkins is also a candidate to be traded in July. Given all of that, and the fact that he'll be pitching in Denver, the 41-year-old is obviously a shaky fantasy proposition.

Rockies signed RHP LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

The deal has become official after Hawkins passed his physical. It also includes a $2.25 million option for 2015 that contains a $250,000 buyout. Hawkins will serve as the Rockies' closer, pushing Rex Brothers back to a setup role. The veteran right-hander posted a 2.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 55/10 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings for the Mets this past season and will turn 41 in December.

USA Today's Bob Nightengale reports that the Rockies have signed LaTroy Hawkins to a one-year, $2.25 million contract.

The deal also includes a $2.25 million option for 2015 that contains a $250,000 buyout. Nightengale also notes that Hawkins is expected to serve as the Rockies' closer, pushing Rex Brothers back to a setup role. Hawkins is coming off a nice season that saw him put up a 2.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 55/10 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings. Still, he'll turn 41 next month and isn't exactly landing in a spot where we should expect a ton of success.

According to Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, LaTroy Hawkins is "likely" to return to the Mets next season.

The free agent right-hander, who will turn 41 in December, is coming off a very strong season in which he posted a 2.93 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and 55/10 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings spanning 72 games. Mets general manager Sandy Alderson has already placed a call to his representatives, indicating that the club is serious about getting a deal done. If he returns to the Mets, he's likely to work in a setup role in front of closer Bobby Parnell. The Rockies are among the other teams known to have interest in Hawkins.

Troy Renck of the Denver Post reports that the Rockies are interested in LaTroy Hawkins.

Renck notes that the Mets are "aggressively" trying to re-sign Hawkins, who is being courted by multiple clubs. Hawkins, who pitched for the Rockies in 2007, will turn 41 next month but appears to have something left in the tank after posting a 2.93 ERA with 13 saves this season.

LaTroy Hawkins has received interest from "as many as seven teams," according to Jon Heyman of CBSSports.com.

It's not surprising that teams are calling after he posted a 2.93 ERA and recorded 13 saves this year. It's unlikely that a team would want to bring the 40-year-old on as its closer, but he can certainly still get it done in a late-inning role. It looks like he'll have his choice of destinations.

Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports that two teams -- one of which is the Mets -- have contacted LaTroy Hawkins' agent.

Ladies and gentleman, we have perhaps our first allusion to a "mystery team" of the offseason. The Mets contacted Hawkins' agent around the end of the season, but the veteran wanted to shop his services around the league. Hawkins, who turns 41 next month, was forced to settle for a minor league deal last offseason, but this time around finds himself in a position of negotiant strength after posting a 2.93 ERA, 13 saves, and a 55/10 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings in 2013.

Marc Carig of New York Newsday reports that mutual interest remains between the Mets and LaTroy Hawkins, but a deal is unlikely before the veteran reliever hits free agency.

The Mets contacted Hawkins' agent right around the end of the season, but little progress has been made. While he had to settle for a minor league deal last offseason, he should do quite well in free agency after posting a 2.93 ERA, 13 saves, and a 55/10 K/BB ratio over 70 2/3 innings this season. Hawkins will turn 41 in December.

Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports that the Mets have contacted LaTroy Hawkins' agent about re-signing for next season.

Ackert adds that Hawkins has enjoyed his time in New York and is also interested in a re-upping. The veteran reliever has been one of the bright spots on a bad Mets team this season, posting a 2.93 ERA and 1.15 WHIP while recording 13 saves. Hawkins will turn 41 in December.

LaTroy Hawkins pitched a perfect ninth in a 1-0 game for his 13th save Wednesday against the Reds.

Hawkins was unavailable Tuesday because of fatigue, but he looked good today in his first appearance in three days. He's pitched 11 scoreless innings with an 11/0 K/BB ratio this month.

LaTroy Hawkins indicated Sunday that he plans on playing another season.

The 40-year-old right-hander has been a bright spot in the Mets bullpen this season, compiling a 3.01 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 55/10 K/BB ratio over 68 2/3 innings. He's also converted 12 saves in 15 opportunities.

LaTroy Hawkins earned his eighth save with a scoreless ninth against the Indians on Sunday.

Hawkins has saved three games in five scoreless outings since he was blasted for five runs over 1/3 of an inning on August 25 against Detroit. The 40-year-old is 8-for-11 in save conversions this year and sits on a 3.36 ERA and 1.23 WHIP.

LaTroy Hawkins picked up his fourth save with a scoreless ninth against the Padres on Friday.

Hawkins bounced back well after his blown save and unfortunate groin injury sustained Wednesday against the Dodgers. He's allowed runs in just two of 15 outings since the All-Star break.

LaTroy Hawkins (groin) could be unavailable to pitch Thursday.

Hawkins took a comebacker to the groin during Wednesday's appearance and remains sore. He should be fine in a day or two, but the Mets could use David Aardsma or someone else in a potential save chance Thursday.

LaTroy Hawkins blew his third save of the season on Wednesday against the Dodgers.

In an unfortunate turn of events, the game was delayed for a few minutes after Hawkins took a bad hop into his groin off Jerry Hairston Jr.'s grounder in the ninth. The next batter, Andre Ethier, smacked a two-run homer to left to tie the game and force extra innings (the Dodgers won, 5-4, in the 12th). Coming into the game, Hawkins (3.04 ERA, 1.28 WHIP) hadn't allowed a run in his last eight appearances. We don't expect Mets' skipper Terry Collins to anoint an alternate closer while Bobby Parnell is sidelined.

Mets' skipper Terry Collins indicated Friday that he has not committed to LaTroy Hawkins as his closer while Bobby Parnell is sidelined.

Hawkins has recorded a pair of saves this week and appears to be the favorite for chances moving forward, but David Aardsma could also work his way into the ninth inning role. Hawkins remains the target for those speculating for saves.

LaTroy Hawkins tallied his second save of the week Thursday as the Mets defeated the Rockies.

Hawkins pitched a clean ninth frame, retiring Nolan Arenado on a popout and Todd Helton and Yorvit Torrealba via groundouts. Hawkins is serving as the Mets' fill-in closer while Bobby Parnell recovers from a neck injury. The veteran right-hander is a decent option in standard mixed fantasy leagues.

LaTroy Hawkins earned the save in the Mets' 3-2 win over the Rockies on Tuesday.

Mets manager Terry Collins said before the game that he could call on any number of relievers to save games while closer Bobby Parnell is sidelined, and Hawkins got the first crack on Tuesday. He responded by locking down the save but it wasn't without some concern, as he allowed two singles before recording the final out. The 41-year-old has a 2.92 ERA this season, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Collins continue to roll with Hawkins until he falters. If you're desperate -- and we mean desperate -- for saves, give Hawkins a look.