Axford was credited with his second hold of spring training in Sunday's 5-4 Cactus League win over the Mariners, surrendering one hit and one walk over one inning. He also recorded a strikeout.
The veteran righty has fired two scoreless innings this spring, and he remains in the mix for potential save opportunities this season in what could be a closer-by-committee approach. Axford was originally slated to pitch on Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic, but he withdrew, leaving him with additional opportunities to prove he's worth a robust bullpen role.