He’s made six appearances since coming back. Melancon hasn’t given up a run in those six innings, while allowing 5 hits and no walks with 7 strikeouts. He also has five holds in those appearances, and his season ERA has gone from 4.15 to 3.38.
Now the San Francisco Giants certainly aren’t going to pay him $53 million over the next three years to be a setup man. However, it may be something the Giants need to consider.
Before becoming a dominant closer for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Washington Nationals, Melancon was a great setup man.
In 2013 he had a 1.