Did Padres trade Melancon?

Melancon declines option, now free agent The closer declined his end of a $5 million mutual contract option for 2022, the Padres announced on Friday. Melancon, 36, joined the Padres during Spring Training in February for a $5 million base salary and delivered an All-Star season, with a 2.23 ERA over 64 appearances.

Why did Melancon leave the Padres?

The team announced it had exercised the options on the contracts of right-handers Pierce Johnson ($3 million) and Craig Stammen ($4 million) while closer Mark Melancon declined to exercise his portion of a $4 million mutual option for 2022.

Is Mark Melancon still playing baseball?

Mark David Melancon (/məˈlænsən/ mə-LAN-sən; born March 28, 1985) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Arizona Diamondbacks of Major League Baseball (MLB).

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What team is Mark Melancon on 2022?

Ahead of the 2022 season, Melancon signed a two-year deal with the Diamondbacks for $12 million. Melancon, who was an All-Star with the Padres in 2021, has struggled in the closing role with the Diamondbacks. Although Melancon had converted 82% (14-of-17) of his save opportunities as of Aug.

Did Padres trade Melancon?