Jim Henderson earned his 23rd save of the season Saturday in the Brewers' 5-3 win over the Cubs.

Henderson had a perfect ninth inning, fanning Ryan Sweeney before inducing flyouts from Brian Bogusevic and Luis Valbunea. Henderson blew a save last weekend but his job was never in jeopardy. The 30-year-old righty owns a 2.24 ERA, 1.09 WHIP and 61/21 K/BB ratio in 52 1/3 frames.

Jim Henderson blew his first save since June 30 on Saturday in the Brewers' loss to the Angels.

It was a rare bad outing for Henderson, who gave up a two-out pinch-hit double to Josh Hamilton and a go-ahead two-run homer to Hank Conger. Henderson still has an exceptional 2.15 ERA in 50 1/3 innings this season and should remain the Brewers' closer as they limp to the finish line.

Jim Henderson earned his 21st save on Sunday despite allowing a run against the Reds.

Tasked with protecting a 3-0, ninth-inning lead, Henderson ceded the shutout when he served up a solo homer to the second batter he faced, Joey Votto. It was the first run surrendered by the right-hander since July 11, a stretch of 14 straight outings. Henderson also allowed two hits in an appearance for the first time since June. He owns a sensational 1.86 ERA in 48 1/3 frames this year.

Jim Henderson slammed the door on the Reds in the ninth inning on Friday, preserving a two-run lead and earning his 20th save of the season.

Henderson usurped the closer's role from John Axford early in the season, and aside from a lengthy stint on the disabled list, hasn't given any indication that he can't handle the role. He's compiled a 1.71 ERA, 1.06 WHIP and 57/20 K/BB ratio in 47 1/3 innings.

Jim Henderson earned his 18th save of the season in the Brewers' win over the Reds on Saturday.

Henderson was dominant, fanning all three batters he faced in the top of the ninth inning. The right-hander has a sensational 1.79 ERA in 45 1/3 frames this year.

Jim Henderson notched his 16th save by firing a perfect ninth inning against the Giants on Tuesday.

Henderson struck out a batter, marking the ninth straight appearance he's been successful in doing so. The hard-thrower has also not allowed a run in 10 consecutive outings. Henderson has been one of baseball's best relievers this season, posting a 1.90 ERA and 1.05 WHIP. He's 16-for-19 in save conversions.

Jim Henderson earned his 15th save by tossing a perfect ninth inning against the Nationals on Sunday.

Henderson, who moved back into the closer's role after Francisco Rodriguez was shipped to Baltimore, hasn't allowed a run over his last nine appearances. The hard-thrower has also struck out at least one batter in eight consecutive outings. Henderson's fantasy value is diminished a bit by pitching for the awful Brewers, but he has done his part with a 1.94 ERA and 1.08 WHIP.

Jim Henderson is likely to move back into the closer role for the Brewers following the trade of Francisco Rodriguez.

It's possible John Axford will be in the mix for save chances, as well, but Henderson has been pitching the eighth inning in front of K-Rod. He also fared well in the closer role earlier this season but losing the job following an injury. Scoop him up now if he's on your waiver wire.

Jim Henderson tossed a scoreless inning Friday against the Braves for his first save since coming off the disabled list.

Henderson made things interesting by issuing two walks, but didn't give up a hit and struck out Dan Uggla swinging to end it. Francisco Rodriguez is currently sitting on 299 career saves and the Brewers appear determined to get him to the 300 plateau at some point, but he pitched the eighth inning in Friday's win. Either way, Henderson is the pitcher to own in this bullpen.

Brewers activated RHP Jim Henderson from the 15-day disabled list.

Henderson missed the minimum amount of time with a strained right hamstring. The hard-thrower posted a 0.92 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio through 19 2/3 innings before going down and should get his closer job back even though Francisco Rodriguez has pitched well.

Jim Henderson (hamstring) will be activated from the disabled list on Sunday.

The Brewers optioned Tyler Thornburg to Triple-A on Saturday to make room for Henderson's return. With Francisco Rodriguez doing an admirable job while Henderson was away, and sitting on 298 career saves, it will be interesting to see how Brewers' skipper Ron Roenicke handles the back end of his bullpen.

Jim Henderson (hamstring) pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out three in his first rehab appearance for Low-A Wisconsin on Friday.

Henderson believes he'll be able to return from the disabled list on Sunday, and if the way he threw the ball Friday was any indication, it doesn't look like he'll miss a beat. With Francisco Rodriguez and John Axford pitching at a high level, the Brewers look to have one of the more formidable bullpens in the National League.

Jim Henderson (hamstring) stated Friday that he feels his hamstring is 100 percent and that he expects to be activated from the disabled list Sunday.

He'll begin a minor league rehab appearance with Low-A Wisconsin on Friday. Before the injury, he had been lights out as the Brewers closer, compiling a 0.92 ERA, 0.81 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio through 19 2/3 innings. While Francisco Rodriguez has performed well in his stead, Henderson should once again get the ball in the ninth inning upon his return.

Jim Henderson (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment Friday with Low-A Wisconsin.

If all goes well, Henderson will be activated from the disabled list on Sunday. The Brewers are currently using Francisco Rodriguez as their closer in his absence.

Jim Henderson (hamstring) said Monday that he's "real confident" he will be activated from the disabled list on Saturday, the first day he's eligible.

After playing catch again on Tuesday, Henderson will throw a bullpen session Wednesday and either a simulated inning or an appearance in the minors on Friday. If he goes through all that without having a setback, he should return to the closer role this weekend. "I feel like I could go pitch effectively now," said Henderson after playing catch on Monday. "But the intensity will ramp up with the bullpens and stuff, so just make sure that's OK."

Brewers placed RHP Jim Henderson on the 15-day disabled list with a strained right hamstring.

Henderson injured the hamstring during Friday's game, and it turned out to be severe enough to require a trip to the DL. A corresponding roster move will be made on Sunday. There is no indication as to who might save games while Henderson is out. Francisco Rodriguez and John Axford are the primary candidates.

Jim Henderson was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates during a save opportunity due to a right hamstring injury.

No word yet on the extent of the injury, or how much time he could be sidelined, but Henderson didn't sound very encouraged when talking with reporters after the game. He said that the injury occurred while attempting to field a ground ball off the bat of Russell Martin. Brewers manager Ron Roenicke said that if Henderson were to miss time, he would employ a closer-by-committee including Francisco Rodriguez, John Axford and Michael Gonzalez.

Jim Henderson was removed from Friday's game against the Pirates due to an apparent leg injury.

No word yet on the extent of the injury or how much time he may miss. Francisco Rodriguez, and not John Axford, replaced Henderson with the Brewers clinging to a one-run lead. The team should release an update on his status after the game.

Jim Henderson earned his ninth save of the season as the Brewers beat the Dodgers 5-2 on Tuesday.

Henderson's save capped off a total of 5 2/3 scoreless innings from the Milwaukee bullpen. He surrendered a hit and a walk but struck out the other three batters he faced and now boasts a 0.95 ERA, 0.79 WHIP and 23/5 K/BB ratio in 19 innings this season. The right-hander has been a waiver wire gem so far and should be a steady fantasy closer all year.

Jim Henderson earned his seventh save of the season as the Brewers beat the Rangers on Tuesday.

Henderson allowed a two-out double to David Murphy in the top of the ninth inning but was able to escape the jam. The 30-year-old right-hander now has a spectacular 1.29 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 17/4 K/BB ratio in 14 innings this season and he has not blown a save opportunity.