SAN FRANCISCO–Mark Melancon is nearing a return to the Giants roster, but he won’t be returning to the closer role right away.
Melancon is set to begin a rehab assignment on Monday that could last about two weeks and span five or six relief appearances. The right-hander is recovering from a right elbow flexor strain that has sidelined him since Opening Day, but his injury troubles date back to the beginning of last season.
“We’re getting some good news despite this little three game skid we’re in,” manager Bruce Bochy said. “It’s going to be good to have Mark, it’s been a long road for him and it’s been good to have him back.