SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — LaTroy Hawkins is being moved out of Colorado’s closer role for the time being, though manager Walt Weiss isn’t ruling out the right-hander returning to ninth-inning duties.

Manager Walt Weiss spoke with Hawkins on Monday and called it a “breather” for the 42-year-old, who is planning to retire after this season. Hawkins blew a save in a 6-5 loss to the Cubs on Sunday at Coors Field.

Weiss expected to use Rafael Betancourt in a save situation Monday against the San Francisco Giants.

Colorado exercised a $2.25 million option for Hawkins this season, his 21st in the majors. He went 4-3 with a 3.31 ERA and 23 saves in 26 chances for the Rockies last year.