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San Francisco Giants Prospect Melvin Adon Could Surprise as Reliever

The San Francisco Giants have a big decision to make with pitching prospect Melvin Adon after a strong performance this fall.

Soon the Giants will have to make a decision on whether or not to add him to the 40-man roster to protect him from the upcoming Rule 5 Draft.

The 24-year-old Dominican righty has struggled through four minor league season as a starter.

In 2015 he posted his best numbers in the Dominican Summer League with a 2.48 ERA in 69 innings pitched (14 starts) with 54 strikeouts.

He made another 14 starts in Low-A the next season but had a 5.