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Melancon (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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- Birthplace: Wheat Ridge, CO
- Birthdate: March 28, 1985
- Age: 33
- Height: 6'2" Weight: 210 lbs
- Throws: R Bats: R
- MLB Seasons: 9
- College: Arizona
All Fantrax Leagues (2018)
| % Drafted: | 94 | |
| Avg. Draft Position: | 185.63 | |
| % Owned | (Next Week): | 68 |
| (This Week): | 68 | |
| (Last Week): | 69 | |
| % Active | (Next Week): | 17 |
| (This Week): | 17 | |
| (Last Week): | 17 | |
Injury Report
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Injured on Thu Mar 29, 2018 (Elbow)Expected to return on Fri Apr 6, 2018 (60-day Disabled List). |
Latest News (May 19, 2018)
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Melancon (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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| Date | Opponent |
|---|---|
| Fri May 25, 2:20PM EDT | at Chicago Cubs |
| Sat May 26, 7:15PM EDT | at Chicago Cubs |
| Sun May 27, 8:08PM EDT | at Chicago Cubs |
| Mon May 28, 7:10PM EDT | at Colorado Rockies |
| Tue May 29, 8:40PM EDT | at Colorado Rockies |
| Wed May 30, 8:40PM EDT | at Colorado Rockies |
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Games per Position
| Year | Positions |
|---|---|
| 2018 | |
| 2017 | RP: 32 |
| 2016 | RP: 75 |
| 2015 | RP: 78 |
| 2014 | RP: 72 |
| 2013 | RP: 72 |
| 2012 | RP: 41 |
| 2011 | RP: 71 |
| 2010 | RP: 22 |
| 2009 | RP: 13 |
Career Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
SHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2009 |
NYY |
13 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
16.1 |
13 |
8 |
7 |
0 |
10 |
10 |
2.58 |
.217 |
1.408 |
3.86 |
2010 |
NYY |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4 |
7 |
5 |
4 |
1 |
0 |
3 |
1.17 |
.389 |
1.750 |
9.00 |
2010 |
HOU |
20 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
17.1 |
12 |
8 |
6 |
1 |
8 |
19 |
1.33 |
.194 |
1.154 |
3.12 |
2010 |
Total |
22 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
8 |
21.1 |
19 |
13 |
10 |
2 |
8 |
22 |
1.29 |
.237 |
1.266 |
4.22 |
2011 |
HOU |
71 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
8 |
4 |
20 |
5 |
3 |
74.1 |
65 |
28 |
23 |
5 |
26 |
66 |
2.44 |
.234 |
1.224 |
2.78 |
2012 |
BOS |
41 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
45 |
45 |
31 |
31 |
8 |
12 |
41 |
1.84 |
.256 |
1.267 |
6.20 |
2013 |
PIT |
72 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
16 |
5 |
26 |
71 |
60 |
15 |
11 |
1 |
8 |
70 |
3.79 |
.223 |
0.958 |
1.39 |
2014 |
PIT |
72 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
5 |
33 |
4 |
14 |
71 |
51 |
15 |
15 |
2 |
11 |
71 |
2.85 |
.195 |
0.873 |
1.90 |
2015 |
PIT |
78 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
2 |
51 |
2 |
1 |
76.2 |
57 |
22 |
19 |
4 |
14 |
62 |
2.71 |
.207 |
0.926 |
2.23 |
2016 |
WAS |
30 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
17 |
1 |
0 |
29.2 |
21 |
6 |
6 |
1 |
3 |
27 |
4.17 |
.202 |
0.809 |
1.82 |
2016 |
PIT |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
30 |
3 |
0 |
41.2 |
31 |
10 |
7 |
2 |
9 |
38 |
1.78 |
.205 |
0.960 |
1.51 |
2016 |
Total |
75 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
2 |
47 |
4 |
0 |
71.1 |
52 |
16 |
13 |
3 |
12 |
65 |
2.43 |
.204 |
0.897 |
1.64 |
2017 |
SF |
32 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
2 |
11 |
5 |
5 |
30 |
37 |
16 |
15 |
3 |
6 |
29 |
2.50 |
.301 |
1.433 |
4.50 |
| Career Total | 476 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
22 |
20 |
179 |
28 |
59 |
477 |
399 |
164 |
144 |
28 |
107 |
436 |
2.53 |
.225 |
1.061 |
2.72 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2009 |
NYY |
13 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2010 |
NYY |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2010 |
HOU |
20 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2010 |
Total |
22 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2011 |
HOU |
71 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
1.000 |
- |
1.000 |
2012 |
BOS |
41 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2013 |
PIT |
72 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2014 |
PIT |
72 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2015 |
PIT |
78 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
WAS |
30 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
PIT |
45 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
Total |
75 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2017 |
SF |
32 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
| Career Total | 476 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
1.000 |
- |
1.000 |
|
Postseason Statistics
| Pitching | ||||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
GS |
QS |
CG |
ShHO |
W |
L |
SV |
BS |
HLD |
IP |
H |
R |
ER |
HR |
BB |
K |
GB/FB |
BAA |
WHIP |
ERA |
2013 |
PIT |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
3.2 |
5 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
1 |
2 |
1.20 |
.333 |
1.636 |
9.82 |
2014 |
PIT |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
99.99 |
.000 |
0.000 |
0.00 |
2015 |
PIT |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
99.99 |
.333 |
1.000 |
0.00 |
2016 |
WAS |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
4.1 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
5 |
1.25 |
.188 |
1.154 |
0.00 |
| Career TOTAL | 10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
10 |
9 |
4 |
4 |
2 |
3 |
8 |
1.67 |
.243 |
1.200 |
3.60 |
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| Hitting | |||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | GP |
AB |
R |
H |
2B |
3B |
HR |
RBI |
BB |
SO |
SB |
CS |
AVG |
OBP |
SLG |
OPS |
2013 |
PIT |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2014 |
PIT |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2015 |
PIT |
1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
2016 |
WAS |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
| Career TOTAL | 10 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
- |
- |
.000 |
|
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Transactions
| Date | Transaction |
|---|---|
| May 21, 2018 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Apr 28, 2018 | Transferred to 60-Day DL (Right elbow flexor strain) |
| Mar 29, 2018 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Right elbow flexor strain) |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Recalled From Minors Rehab Assignment |
| Aug 12, 2017 | Removed From 10-Day DL (Right pronator strain) |
| Jul 30, 2017 | Sent to Minors For Rehabilitation |
| Jun 28, 2017 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Right pronator strain) |
| May 17, 2017 | Removed From 10-Day DL (Right elbow tendinitis) |
| May 09, 2017 | Placed on 10-Day DL (Right elbow tendinitis) |
| Dec 05, 2016 | Signed as Free Agent ( 2017-2020)(four-year contract) |
| Nov 03, 2016 | Declared Free Agency |
| Jul 30, 2016 | Traded From Pittsburgh (for LHP Felipe Rivero, three-player deal) |
| Jan 15, 2016 | Signed ( 2016)(avoids arbitration) |
| Jan 16, 2015 | Signed ( 2015)(avoids arbitration) |
| Jan 17, 2014 | Signed ( 2014)(avoids arbitration) |
| Dec 26, 2012 | Traded From Boston (for RHP Joel Hanrahan, six-player deal) |
| Jun 10, 2012 | Called Up from Minors |
| Apr 18, 2012 | Sent to Minors |
| Dec 14, 2011 | Traded From Houston (for 2B Jed Lowrie & RHP Kyle Weiland) |
| Aug 09, 2010 | Called Up from Minors |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Traded From NY Yankees (w/Jimmy Paredes for Lance Berkman) |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Called Up from Minors - Not to Report |
| Jul 31, 2010 | Sent to Minors |
| May 20, 2010 | Sent to Minors |
| May 18, 2010 | Called Up from Minors |
| May 04, 2010 | Sent to Minors |
| May 02, 2010 | Called Up from Minors |
| Mar 25, 2010 | Sent to Minors |
| Sep 01, 2009 | Called Up from Minors |
| Aug 08, 2009 | Sent to Minors |
| Jul 10, 2009 | Called Up from Minors |
| May 08, 2009 | Sent to Minors |
| Apr 25, 2009 | Purchased From Minors |
Melancon (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sacramento on Monday, John Shea of the...
May. 19, 2018
Mark Melancon Will Begin Rehab On Monday
May. 19, 2018
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon will begin his rehab Monday in Triple-A Sacramento. He has been out all season with a right elbow flexor strain, which bothered him all of last season last well. Once he returns, Melancon will be worth a shot in most deeper leagues due to his previous success with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Washington Nationals, but with Hunter Strickland playing very well as the closer in San Francisco, it may be a while before Melancon regains his closer role.
Mark Melancon Won’t Return As Closer
May. 19, 2018
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Saturday that relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) won't return as the team's closer when he returns to the major league roster. Melancon is due back in a couple weeks and Bochy wants to ease him back into action with low leverage work. Melancon begins his rehab assignment Monday.
Melancon (elbow) threw live batting practice Thursday and could be ready to start a rehab...
May. 17, 2018
Melancon (elbow) threw live batting practice Thursday and could be ready to start a rehab assignment over the weekend, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon Throws Batting Practice On Thursday
May. 17, 2018
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) threw 20 pitches of batting practice on Thursday. Melancon hit outfielder Mac Williamson (concussion) who is recovering a concussion on the wrist. Williamson appeared to be ok. Manager Bruce Bochy said that Melancon will begin a two-week in the minors on Sunday or Monday. With Hunter Strickland holding his own as the club's closer, it may be awhile before Melancon is ready to help fantasy owners.
Mark Melancon Will Throw To Hitters On Thursday
May. 15, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) will face hitters on Thursday for the first time since being placed on the disabled list prior to Opening Day. If everything goes well, Melancon will begin his rehab assignment on Sunday or Monday. Hunter Strickland has done a good job filling in as the team's closer and should be expected to keep the job until Melancon can prove he is healthy and ready to return to a high-leverage role.
Melancon (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters Thursday and could begin a minor-league rehab...
May. 15, 2018
Melancon (elbow) is scheduled to face hitters Thursday and could begin a minor-league rehab assignment Sunday or Monday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Melancon threw 20 pitches Saturday in his first bullpen session since going down with an elbow...
May. 5, 2018
Melancon threw 20 pitches Saturday in his first bullpen session since going down with an elbow strain, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon On Track To Return When Eligible
May. 5, 2018
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon threw 20 pitches in his first bullpen session since landing on the DL earlier this season and says he feels "100%". He looks to be reinstated when eligible on 5/25. However, with his injury history and Hunter Strickland's great performance filling in for him, Melcanon will most likely be eased back in.
Melancon (elbow) will throw a bullpen session over the weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay...
May. 1, 2018
Melancon (elbow) will throw a bullpen session over the weekend, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Melancon (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday.
Apr. 28, 2018
Melancon (elbow) was transferred to the 60-day disabled list Saturday.
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Mark Melancon Plays Catch
Apr. 27, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) played catch on Thursday for the first time since getting an injection in his pronator. Melancon will also play catch on Friday. The good news is that Melancon said he feels good. It will be interesting to see if he takes the closer job back from Hunter Strickland once he returns.
Melancon (elbow) will begin a throwing program Thursday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle...
Apr. 23, 2018
Melancon (elbow) will begin a throwing program Thursday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon To Begin Playing Catch
Apr. 23, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) will begin playing catch on Thursday. Melancon has been sidelined all season and been a colossal bust since signing a four-year deal with the Giants prior to last season. There is currently no timetable for Melancon's return and with Hunter Strickland holding down the fort in the ninth inning, Melancon can be avoided.
Mark Melancon Expected To Play Catch In A Week
Apr. 19, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) is expected to play catch in about a week. Melancon has yet to pitch this year and said in the spring that he did not feel 100 percent. With Hunter Strickland holding down the fort in the ninth inning and Melancon overcoming multiple injuries in his time with the Giants, the best-case scenario may be to bring him along slowly. Strickland will continue to have fantasy relevance until Melancon is back with the Giants.
Mark Melancon Has Stem Cell Injection
Apr. 13, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) had a stem cell injection in his right pronator on Thursday. Melancon will now wait two weeks before starting a throwing program. He also visited with Dr. James Andrews who said Melancon's ligament was fine. Hunter Strickland is doing a good job as the Giants closer and with Melancon with no clear timeline, it may be time to cut bait with the former top closer.
Melancon (elbow) received a stem cell injection in his pronator Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC...
Apr. 12, 2018
Melancon (elbow) received a stem cell injection in his pronator Thursday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports. He'll begin a throwing program in roughly two weeks.
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Mark Melancon Not Making Any Progress
Apr. 11, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) hasn't made any progress since starting the season on the disabled list. Melancon has yet to even throw a ball and there is no timetable for his return. Melancon had pronator muscle surgery towards the end of last year and has not fully recovered. He also is dealing with inflammation in his right flexor tendon. Melancon spoke this spring about not feeling 100 percent healthy and it sounds like he won't be returning in the near future. Hunter Strickland will continue to serve as the Giants closer.
Melancon (elbow) has yet to resume throwing, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
Apr. 10, 2018
Melancon (elbow) has yet to resume throwing, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Bruce Bochy Optimistic That Mark Melancon Can Return Soon
Mar. 30, 2018
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said on Thursday that he is hoping that closer Mark Melancon (elbow) will be able to return in a couple of weeks. Bochy also noted that until Melancon starts throwing, it will be hard to have a firm timeline. Hunter Strickland was announced as the Giants closer and picked up his first save on Thursday versus the Dodgers. Strickland needs to be owned in all leagues.
Manager Bruce Bochy (elbow) said that he thinks it's realistic that Melancon can be ready to go...
Mar. 29, 2018
Manager Bruce Bochy (elbow) said that he thinks it's realistic that Melancon can be ready to go "within a couple weeks," Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic reports.
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Melancon (elbow) will open the year on the 10-day DL, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Mar. 29, 2018
Melancon (elbow) will open the year on the 10-day DL, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Mark Melancon Placed On 10-Day Disabled List
Mar. 29, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (elbow) has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a flexor strain in his right elbow. Melancon said earlier this spring he is not 100 percent. The closer has been a bust thus far for the Giants with both on-the-field struggles and injuries. Relievers Tony Watson and Sam Dyson are expected to get the bulk of save opportunities, but Hunter Strickland could also enter the mix. Dyson is probably your best speculative add, but the leash will be short, and manager Bruce Bochy could mix and match. It's a situation to avoid if you can help it.
The Giants are unsure if Melancon (arm) will be ready for Opening Day, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports...
Mar. 27, 2018
The Giants are unsure if Melancon (arm) will be ready for Opening Day, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Mark Melancon May Not Be Ready For Opening Day
Mar. 27, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon is not a guarantee to be ready for Opening Day on Thursday. Manager Bruce Bochy wouldn't expand on what is wrong with Melancon, but the closer will play catch on Tuesday and Wednesday. A decision will then be made about his status for Thursday. Melancon is already beginning to be a headache for fantasy owners and those who own him would be wise to stash Tony Watson or Sam Dyson, as both are likely to earn saves if Melancon misses time.
Mark Melancon To Pitch On Consecutive Days
Mar. 21, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon is schedule to pitch back-to-back days on Thursday and Friday. It will be the first time Melancon will throw consecutive days this spring. Melancon underwent an operation to release pressure on the pronator muscle of his right forearm in September and recently said that he is still not 100 percent. Melancon is the worth the risk due to his prior success before 2017, but may be stressful to own this season. Relievers Tony Watson and Sam Dyson make for strong handcuffs for owners who select Melancon.
Melancon gave up a homer in his lone inning Sunday, but also recorded his first strikeout of spring...
Mar. 12, 2018
Melancon gave up a homer in his lone inning Sunday, but also recorded his first strikeout of spring training in a win over the Padres.
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Mark Melancon Still Feeling Discomfort
Mar. 7, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) told reporters after his debut on Wednesday that he's still feeling discomfort but is still progressing. Melancon pitched in his first game since September after undergoing an operation to release pressure on the pronator muscle in his arm. Melancon initially was considered a bounce-back candidate heading into 2018, but it seems like it may be better to let someone else deal with him as their closer this year. Melancon is being counted on to be the Giants closer. He is expected to be ready for Opening Day, but it would be wise for his owners to handcuff him with relief pitchers Sam Dyson or Tony Watson.
Mark Melancon Will Debut On Wednesday
Mar. 5, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (arm) is scheduled to make his Cactus League debut on Wednesday. Melancon began facing hitters last week and is not that far behind the rest of the relievers in Giants' camp. He is returning from a September surgery to repair the pronator muscle in his right forearm. He remains a high-risk, high-reward fantasy option heading into the 2018 season.
Melancon will make his 2018 Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Padres, John Shea of the San...
Mar. 4, 2018
Melancon will make his 2018 Cactus League debut Wednesday against the Padres, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon Hopes To Put 2017 Behind Him
Mar. 2, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon is looking to move on from an unforgettable 2017 campaign. Melancon spoke about his focus for 2018 and how he won't forget about 2017, but will learn from it and make sure it doesn't happen again. He is also focused on being productive and healthy. Melancon dealt with injuries throughout the year and blew five saves in 16 tries to go along with a 4.50 ERA. The closer underwent surgery on his pronator muscle and said his doctors discovered that there was a lack of blood flow and oxygen getting to the muscle and in turn, it was dying. The hope is that it returns to full strength over time. Melancon is scheduled to be ready for Opening Day and continues to work on building his strength back up. Melancon could enter the year as a sleeper at the closer position due to last years failure, but was one of the better closers for a half a decade prior to that. Owners who draft Melancon would be wise to keep an eye on relief pitchers Sam Dyson and Tony Watson who would like share the ninth inning if anything happens to Melancon.
Melancon threw 20 pitches during a throwing session Wednesday, marking the first time he faced live...
Feb. 28, 2018
Melancon threw 20 pitches during a throwing session Wednesday, marking the first time he faced live hitting since undergoing forearm surgery in September, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon Throws On Wednesday
Feb. 28, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) threw for the first time since this past September on Tuesday. The closer threw 20 pitches and said he felt fine. Melancon is coming off a rough season but should be a strong bounce-back candidate. Owners who draft Melancon would be wise to keep an eye on relief pitchers Sam Dyson and Tony Watson in the event that Melancon struggles or gets hurt.
Mark Melancon Expected To Be 100% By The End Of Spring
Feb. 21, 2018
Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) is expected to be 100 percent by the end of spring training. Melancon had a rough debut with the Giants in 2017, as he dealt with injuries and disappointed on the field. The closer underwent surgery in September to repair the pronator muscle in his right forearm and is on track to enter the season fully recovered. Pavlovic also reports that along with Melancon, veterans such as catcher/first baseman Buster Posey and third baseman Evan Longoria are not expected to play this weekend. Melancon could be a bargain this year at closer, as his stock has fallen after a poor 2017. Those who draft Melancon would be wise to keep an eye on relief pitchers Tony Watson and Sam Dyson, who will likely be next in line if Melancon gets hurt or struggles.
Melancon (forearm) is doing well and is not restricted entering spring training, Alex Pavlovic of...
Feb. 13, 2018
Melancon (forearm) is doing well and is not restricted entering spring training, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Mark Melancon To Be Full Participant For Spring Training
Jan. 19, 2018
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (elbow) will be a full participant for the start of spring training. 2017 was a disappointing season for the closer, who had multiple trips to the disabled list with forearm and elbow issues. He threw only 30 innings over 32 games and underwent surgery in September. His final line saw him post a 4.50 ERA and 1.43 WHIP, and he blew five saves while recording 11. A .374 BABIP and the injury issues likely played a part in his bloated numbers, and he could be in for a bounce-back season with better health.
Mark Melancon Is Good To Go
Jan. 19, 2018
San Francisco Giants relief pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) will be a full participant at the beginning of spring training. Melancon had surgery in September to repair the pronator muscle in his right forearm, but he resumed throwing over a month ago and will enter spring training without any limitations. The veteran closer will be looking to bounce back in 2018 after posting a disappointing 4.50 ERA during an injury-shortened 2017.
Mark Melancon Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
Dec. 13, 2017
Alex Pavlovic Of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that Closer Mark Melancon (forearm) is expected to be ready by opening day. Melancon who struggled in his first year with the Giants had a minor surgery on his arm but if fully expected to remain the team's closer while Sam Dyson will shift to a setup role.
Melancon (forearm) played catch pain free Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle...
Dec. 11, 2017
Melancon (forearm) played catch pain free Monday, Henry Schulman of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon Playing Catch
Dec. 11, 2017
San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm), who had surgery on his arm, is playing catch and showing no pain. That's great news for Melancon, who was the Giants big offseason signing but failed to deliver in 2017. For the year, Melancon had posted a 4.50 ERA with 11 saves in 32 games.
Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Tuesday that Melancon (forearm) will enter the 2018 season as the...
Sep. 19, 2017
Manager Bruce Bochy indicated Tuesday that Melancon (forearm) will enter the 2018 season as the Giants' closer, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Mark Melancon Will Be Giants Closer In 2018
Sep. 19, 2017
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy indicated Tuesday that pitcher Mark Melancon (forearm) will open the 2018 season as the team's closer. Melancon posted a highly disappointing 4.50 ERA in 30 innings this season for San Francisco and he needed surgery last week to repair the pronator muscle in his right forearm. The 32-year-old is aiming to begin throwing in mid-December and he should be close to 100 percent leading into spring training next February. Melancon signed a four-year, $62 million free agent contract with the Giants last winter and will take over from Sam Dyson in 2018.
Melancon (forearm) successfully underwent pronator surgery Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay...
Sep. 12, 2017
Melancon (forearm) successfully underwent pronator surgery Tuesday, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
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Melancon (forearm) will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco...
Sep. 8, 2017
Melancon (forearm) will undergo season-ending surgery Tuesday, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.
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Mark Melancon To Have Season-Ending Surgey
Sep. 8, 2017
San Francisco Giants pitcher Mark Melancon will have season-ending elbow surgery on Tuesday according to manager Bruce Bochy. Melancon has had a nightmare of a season with both his health and on the mound performance. He will have plenty of recovery time and should be ready to roll for spring training. The Giants will hope Melancon will regain the closer role after investing $52 million in him this past offseason.
Melancon confirmed Monday that he would eventually require surgery to relieve chronic exertional...
Sep. 4, 2017
Melancon confirmed Monday that he would eventually require surgery to relieve chronic exertional compartment syndrome in his right forearm, but hopes to put the procedure off until after the season, Andrew Baggarly of The Mercury News reports. "I guess that's the best way to put it: I need surgery, and I'm day-to-day," Melancon said. "I'm trying to last as long as I can."
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Mark Melancon To Undergo Surgery
Sep. 4, 2017
San Francisco Giants reliever Mark Melancon will have to undergo surgery on his forearm. Melancon was diagnosed with exertional compartment syndrome in his right forearm. Melancon wants to hold off the surgery until after the season is over. The team says the injury is day-to-day.
Melancon will be shut down soon to undergo surgery to repair a recurring elbow injury, Alex...
Sep. 1, 2017
Melancon will be shut down soon to undergo surgery to repair a recurring elbow injury, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports reports.
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Mark Melancon Expected To Be Shut Down
Sep. 1, 2017
San Francisco Giants reliever Mark Melancon is expected to be shut down so he can get surgery that will have a recovery time of six-to-eight weeks. Melancon was signed to a hefty deal this past winter and has had a disastrous first year with his new team. Melancon has struggled on the mound and dealt with elbow issues. He should already be on the waiver wire in all leagues and if he isn't feel free to drop him. The Giants will hope Melancon can make it back next year and be their closer. Sam Dyson continues to do a solid job as the Giants closer.
Mark Melancon To Remain In Set Up Role
Aug. 22, 2017
San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy stated prior to Tuesday's game that although Mark Melancon is ready for the ninth inning, he will remain in middle relief. With Sam Dyson having success in the closer role and Melancon dealing with injuries all year, it makes sense to take things easy with Melancon as the Giants are already eliminated from the playoffs. Melancon can safely be dropped in all leagues.