The Braves have bolstered their bullpen by acquiring All-Star closer Shane Greene from the Tigers and Mark Melancon from the Giants.
Giants closer Mark Melancon, who had been nursing a pronator strain near his right elbow, has been activated from the disabled list.
The San Francisco Giants announced Tuesday that closer Mark Melancon had been placed on the 10-day disabled list with a mild pronator strain near his right elbow.
The Washington Nationals removed Blake Treinen from the closer's role on Wednesday and will use what manager Dusty Baker said is a "mix and match" plan with right-handers Shawn Kelley and Koda Gl
Blake Treinen will begin the season as the closer for the Washington Nationals, even though he has only one big league save.
After last year's epic bullpen breakdown, the Giants turned the page and signed Mark Melancon to lead a new crew for late-game relief. Will his arrival cure what ailed them?
