What It Means:

Melancon was placed on the DL earlier today, and he could be out for a while. He admitted to pitching through pain this spring, but it became much greater when he pitched back to back days. He's receiving treatment and will see a specialist in Los Angeles. While he's out, Sam Dyson and Hunter Strickland will fight for closing duties.

We have Melancon projected for 26 saves and a 2.73 ERA in 59.4 innings this season.