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MARK MELANCON
MARK MELANCON
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Will begin season on IL Melancon was diagnosed with a subscapularis strain in his right shoulder Thursday and will begin the season on the injured list, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact The news keeps getting worse regarding Melancon's shoulder. He will receive a PRP injection Thursday and is expected to miss the first few months of the season. Expect Andrew Chafin and Kevin Ginkel to pick up an increased share of save opportunities while Melancon is out.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Melancon (shoulder) likely to start season on IL SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- D-backs right-hander Mark Melancon has a shoulder issue and is likely to start the season on the injured list. General...
4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM
Dealing with shoulder issues Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen said Melancon has a shoulder issue and will likely miss the beginning of the season, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Torey Lovullo previously said the veteran reliever was battling arm fatigue and emphasized that Melancon was fine. Now that it seems like Melancon will be sidelined for the start of the season, the door opens for other relievers like Kevin Ginkel and Andrew Chafin to pick up some saves early in the year.
4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Experiencing fatigue Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said Melancon has not pitched since last Friday because he's "battling some fatigue," Theo Mackie of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact The manager stressed that Melancon is fine, but that he's "backing off" certain players when the need arises. Melancon's had a rough spring and should not be considered the Diamondbacks' sole closer.
5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE
Makes first scoreless appearance Melancon allowed one hit and walked one while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning in Friday's spring game against Cincinnati.
Impact Melancon authored his first scoreless appearance over three Cactus League outings. The reliever's 16.88 ERA this spring has manager Torey Lovullo exploring several options to close games in 2023.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles again Melancon allowed two runs on three hits while striking out one over one inning in Monday's spring game against Kansas City.
Impact That makes two disappointing -- maybe alarming -- Cactus League outings by Melancon, who's given up five runs on nine hits over two innings this spring. While he was not named the sole closer, Melancon is expected to be part of the crew that closes out games, but not if results like this are the norm. Those speculating on Arizona saves may want to keep the names Andrew Chafin, Kevin Ginkel and Joe Mantiply handy. Of the group, Mantiply has the most success so far this spring.
MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE
Roughed up in first outing Melancon allowed three runs on six hits while striking out two over one inning in Friday's spring game against Seattle.
Impact Melancon made his spring debut in the fourth inning and was immediately tagged for a single and a home run. After a strikeout, the next four hitters reached base before he finished out the inning. Melancon operated as the team's closer to start 2022 before losing the job then reclaiming it again late. He'll be part of the late-game mix in 2023, although manager Torey Lovullo has said the closer role will be fluid.
MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE
'That's where I belong': Melancon vying to regain closer role SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Fresh off an offseason that saw him retool his mechanics, right-hander Mark Melancon is determined to once again be the...
FEBRUARY 16 • MLB.COM
Among many possible closers Arizona manager Torey Lovullo said the Diamondbacks' closer role will "be fluid," which means Melancon is not a lock to finish games, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports. "I haven't y...
Impact Melancon opened the 2022 season as the sole closer, but his grip on the job was tenuous. He finished the year with a 3-10 record, 18 saves and three blown saves and a 4.66 ERA, including stints when he was removed from the role. Lovullo sounds open to the idea of having a fluid bullpen. Beyond Melancon, the manager could be eyeing Andrew Chafin, Kevin Ginkel and Joe Mantiply.
FEBRUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Villar single in 10th, Giants beat D-backs in home finale

Rookie David Villar hit a two-run, bases-loaded single with nobody out in the 10th inning to give the San Francisco Giants a 4-3 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks, a dramati...
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns 18th save Melancon went one inning and picked up the save against the Astros on Wednesday.
Impact Melancon's number was called in the bottom of the 10th and he proceeded to retire all three batters he faced on a total of six pitches. The 37-year-old reliever has been solid for the Diamondbacks this month to the tune of a 2.70 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 10 appearances. It was his first save since Aug 17.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros lose 5-2 to Diamondbacks as Walker gets key hit

The Houston Astros lost out on an opportunity to clinch the top seed in the AL when Christian Walker capped Arizona’s three-run 10th inning with a two-run single, sending the Diamo...
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Longoria's pinch-single sends Giants over Diamondbacks 3-2

Pinch-hitter Evan Longoria had a go-ahead, two-run single in the eighth inning and the San Francisco Giants went on to beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2
SEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Bumgarner gets 1st win since July, D-backs beat Dodgers 6-1

Madison Bumgarner tossed six innings of one-hit ball for his first win in nearly two months and the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-1
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gallen ties scoreless start record as Arizona stops Brewers

Zac Gallen tied the major-league record with his sixth consecutive scoreless start, leading the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 5-1 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers
SEPTEMBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rocked in non-save situation Melancon allowed four runs on three hits and a walk without retiring a batter in Saturday's 16-7 loss to the Cardinals.
Impact St. Louis batters jumped on Melancon, who entered the top of ninth inning with Arizona down by a run, and he lasted just 12 pitches. Edwin Uceta followed and gave up a grand slam (three runs charged to Melancon) and then some. Melancon had pitched well after being removed from the closer's role until Saturday's results. The performance continues a pattern where Melancon's more effective with a save on the line (2.89 ERA) than in non-save situations (5.48 ERA).
AUGUST 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records save with perfect inning Melancon earned a save against the Giants on Wednesday, striking out one batter in a perfect inning.
Impact Melancon came on in the ninth inning to protect a one-run lead, and he was able to retire the side on just nine pitches. A wild pitch on a strikeout allowed the first batter he faced to reach base, but that was quickly wiped out by a double-play grounder. Since blowing a save Aug. 1 against Cleveland, Melancon has converted three straight save opportunities while giving up only one run over five innings. He and Ian Kennedy have alternated the past six successful saves for Arizona and appear to be locked into the top spots in a closer committee.
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jake McCarthy's two-run single lifts D-backs past Giants

Pinch-hitter Jake McCarthy hit a go-ahead two-run single in the eighth, and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied past the San Francisco Giants 3-2 after two tough losses to start the s...
AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Making slight changes Melancon tweaked his delivery since Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo added other relievers to the closer mix, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. "I've been always tryi...
Impact Melancon said the changes are barely perceptible to the naked eye and involve tightening his torso and creating more tension throughout his body to hone his command. "I'm creating more down angle, or cut, on the ball," Melancon said. "And just less stress on the shoulder, creating more tension throughout." The changes, however small, have worked for the right-hander. In the three outings since the role change, Melancon has allowed one hit and three walks with three strikeouts over three scoreless innings, which includes two saves.
AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
How Diamondbacks pitcher Mark Melancon's mechanical changes helped regain his effectiveness After Mark Melancon was bumped from the closer role for the Arizona Diamondbacks earlier this month, he's had three effective outings.
AUGUST 12, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Logs 16th save Melancon saved Tuesday's 6-4 win against Pittsburgh, issuing one walk while striking out one in the ninth inning.
Impact Melancon worked around a two-out Bligh Madris walk to finish off the fifth win in seven games for Arizona. During the recent stretch, Melancon has saved two games while co-closer Ian Kennedy has closed out three, so it appears Kennedy is still the preferred option for now. The 37-year-old has fired two scoreless innings since being removed as the closer, though he's put four baserunners on in the process.
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Castro loses phone in Pirates' 6-4 loss to Diamondbacks

Pittsburgh infielder Rodolfo Castro lost his phone on the field and the Pirates were stymied by rookie Tommy Henry in a 6-4 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks
AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shaky in save Melancon allowed a hit and two walks while striking out one in a scoreless inning to earn the save in Sunday's 6-4 win over the Rockies.
Impact Melancon was removed from the full-time closer gig after a blown save versus the Guardians last Monday. With Ian Kennedy unavailable after pitching the two previous days and Joe Mantiply having pitching earlier in the game, manager Torey Lovullo asked Melancon to close. He loaded the bases with two outs but got a fielder's choice to end the contest without surrendering a run for the first time in his last three appearances. Neither his recent work nor his season-long numbers -- a 4.54 ERA, 1.62 WHIP and 27:15 K:BB -- should inspire much confidence in the 37-year-old's ability to lock things down. This was his 15th save in 18 chances, but expect Ian Kennedy and Joe Mantiply to get their chances in the ninth inning over the last two months of the season. Kennedy picked up the first two saves since the move to a committee approach, while Mantiply was deployed in the sixth inning Sunday.
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Full-time closer no more, Melancon still earns eventful save PHOENIX -- On Friday, D-backs manager Torey Lovullo called right-hander Mark Melancon into his office, where he informed the 37-year-old tha...
AUGUST 7, 2022 • MLB.COM

D-backs score go-ahead run on balk, beat Rockies 6-4

Daulton Varsho jogged home with the go-ahead run via a balk, Christian Walker clubbed a two-run homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks rallied to beat the Colorado Rockies 6-4
AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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