Nats Acquire Closer Mark Melancon From Pirates
Posted: Sat Jul 30, 2016 10:03 pm
The Washington Nationals found a reliable pitcher for the ninth inning, acquiring All-Star closer Mark Melancon from the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday.
Washington sent reliever Felipe Rivero and pitching prospect Taylor Hearn to the Pirates for Melancon, who supplants struggling Jonathan Papelbon as Washington's closer.
Via ESPN.com