The Atlanta Braves continue to revamp their bullpen adding veteran reliever Mark Melancon from the San Francisco Giants according to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan and Buster Olney.
The Atlanta Braves are nearing a deal to acquire reliever Mark Melancon from the San Francisco Giants, sources tell @Buster_ESPN and me.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2019
Mark Melancon to the Braves is done, @Buster_ESPN is reporting.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2019
Melancon has posted a 3.50 ERA (3.33 FIP) and has struck out 44 batters in 46 1/3 innings this season for San Francisco. Menlancon is under contract through 2020 for $14 million.
The Braves will send right-handers Tristan Beck and Daniel Winkler to San Francisco in return for Melancon according to The Athletic’s Robert Murray.
#Braves acquiring Mark Melancon from #SFGiants in exchange for Tristan Beck and Daniel Winkler, sources tell The Athletic.
— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 31, 2019
UPDATE - The Braves are taking on the remaining $18 million in salary owed to Melancon
Confirmed. #braves taking on all of Melancon's remaining salary. $18 million. #SFGIants
— Henry Schulman (@hankschulman) July 31, 2019
Update: Atlanta has officially announced the addition of Melancon
#Braves Acquire RHP Mark Melancon: pic.twitter.com/NMIDGXia1k
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) July 31, 2019