Mark Melancon is the Washington Nationals’ new closer. Are Mike Rizzo and Co. in the Nats’ front office done trying to upgrade the roster? Four hours to go until the Non-Waiver Trade Deadline...
Washington Nationals’ General Manager Mike Rizzo found the closer he was after when he sent left-handed reliever Felipe Rivero and minor league left-hander Taylor Hearn to the Pittsburgh Pirates for right-handed closer Mark Melancon this weekend.
Melancon, 31, recorded 30 saves and posted a 1.51 ERA, a 2.65 FIP, a 0.96 WHIP, nine walks (1.94 BB/9), 38 Ks (8.21 K/9) and a .203/.252/.265 line against in 41 u2154 innings pitched for the Pirates before the deal.