Mark Melancon

Giants hope Mark Melancon (elbow) will be back May 16

San Francisco Giants manager Bruce Bochy said he's optimistic reliever Mark Melancon will be able to return from the 10-day disabled list when first eligible on May 16.

What It Means:

Melancon has been dealing with a mild right pronator strain near his pitching elbow for a couple of weeks now, so the Giants are hoping that some extended rest will get the veteran right-hander back to form. Per Bochy, Derek Law will lead a closer committee for San Francisco in the meantime.

Melancon has six saves in eight chances this season while recording a 2.53 ERA, 1.31 WHIP and 22.7 strikeout percentage in 10 2/3 innings.