7 years agoAlex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports that San Francisco Giants closer Mark Melancon (forearm) is expected to be 100 percent by the end of spring training. Melancon had a rough debut with the Giants in 2017, as he dealt with injuries and disappointed on the field. The closer underwent surgery in September to repair the pronator muscle in his right forearm and is on track to enter the season fully recovered. Pavlovic also reports that along with Melancon, veterans such as catcher/first baseman Buster Posey and third baseman Evan Longoria are not expected to play this weekend. Melancon could be a bargain this year at closer, as his stock has fallen after a poor 2017. Those who draft Melancon would be wise to keep an eye on relief pitchers Tony Watson and Sam Dyson, who will likely be next in line if Melancon gets hurt or struggles.--Daniel Burdeen - RotoBaller
Source: Alex Pavlovic