Clay Hensley is 3-for-3 in save opportunities since taking over the gig in early September from Leo Nunez.

Hensley isn't a fireballer and doesn't exactly fit the bill of a normal closer, but he's getting the job done. "We have the mentality now that [a closer] has to have 95 plus to be a closer, but I've never bought into that," manager Edwin Rodriguez said. "We have seen so many guys close in games and they don't 90 plus, but they know how to pitch. They locate it and throw strikes and maybe Hensley is one of them." Nunez, meanwhile, is in a setup role.

Clay Hensley tossed 1 1/3 perfect innings in Washington on Friday night to earn his first career save.

As expected, struggling Leo Nunez was called upon to start the eighth inning. He promptly got just two outs while giving up three hits and an earned run. Hensley picked him up by shutting the door, perhaps giving the veteran some security. There's a chance Hensley runs with this job, so go ahead and add him in all formats.

Marlins interim manager Edwin Rodriguez said that Clay Hensley will handle ninth-inning duties for the time being.

Marlins activated RHP Clay Hensley from the 15-day disabled list.

Hensley missed three weeks with a strained neck. If the Marlins get him throwing like he did in April and May, he'll be a big weapon in a setup role. He had a 1.30 ERA in 27 2/3 innings before giving up runs in four of his five appearances last month.

Clay Hensley (neck) will start a minor league rehab assignment on Monday with Single-A Jupiter.

If all goes well and he's able to avoid setbacks, the Fish will activate him on July 1. Hensley has been sidelined since mid-June with a strained muscle on the left side of his neck. He will return to a 2.51 ERA.

Marlins placed RHP Clay Hensley on the 15-day disabled list, retroactive to June 12, with a left neck strain.

Hensley has been battling neck pain for close to a week and the Marlins finally decided Thursday evening to get a new reliever into the clubhouse. He has a 2.51 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP through 32 1/3 major league innings.

Clay Hensley said Wednesday that he's battling neck pain and will probably sit out for the next few games.

"It's progressively gotten worse to the point where it's starting to hurt when I'm pitching and doing normal day stuff," Hensley said. "It's time to take a break and get it back to normal." The setup man has posted a 2.51 ERA, a 1.14 WHIP and a 42/14 K/BB ratio in 32 1/3 innings this season.

Marlins reinstated RHP Clay Hensley from the bereavement list.

Hensley spent the weekend away from the team due to a death in the family. He has a 2.13 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and a 21/5 K/BB ratio in 12 2/3 innings.

Marlins placed RHP Clay Hensley on the bereavement list.

Hensley was notified of a death in the family after striking out seven batters over three innings in a relief stint Friday. It's not known how long the 30-year-old will be away from the Marlins' bullpen.