Yesterday started with the news that last year’s closer - until he lost the job - Mark Melancon, will probably not be part of the Opening Day roster, due to a problem with his shoulder Steve Gilbert reported yesterday, “The extent of the injury is unclear, per GM Mike Hazen, but he appears likely to miss the start of the season.” Melancon had not pitched this week, and his spring numbers had been far from impressive. Over three Cactus League outings, covering 2.2 innings, Melancon had allowed ten hits and a walk, leading to five earned runs.
Diamondbacks bullpen: Now hiring
