Melancon earned the save in Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader against the Phillies, allowing no runs on one hit and no walks. He struck out zero.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon has been dominant over his first five innings this year. He hasn't allowed any runs while posting a 0.80 WHIP across five appearances. As a result, he's been rewarded with three saves and a win. The right-hander likely still carries a relatively short leash due to the Braves' depth among their late relievers, but he hasn't done anything to make the team question putting him in during save situations.

Melancon (1-0) picked up the win after tossing a perfect ninth inning against the Blue Jays on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The right-hander came into a tied game in the ninth and held Toronto scoreless, giving Nick Markakis the opportunity to walk it off for the Atlanta victory. Melancon has a pair of saves on the season and has yet to allow a run across four appearances.

Melancon earned the save Thursday after tossing a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit and striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon was summoned to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and did so with ease, working around a single by Brandon Lowe to finish things off. The save was his second in as many games after recording his first of the season against the Rays on Wednesday. So far, the 35-year-old seems to be the favorite for ninth-inning duties in Atlanta.

Melancon picked up the save in Wednesday's win over Tampa Bay, needing only nine pitches to toss a perfect ninth inning.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon was held out of Saturday's contest against the Mets with a back issue, but he looked fully healthy Wednesday, retiring the Rays in order on a pairs of groundouts and a popout. The right-hander appears to have a firm grasp on the closer role to start the season with Will Smith (illness) yet to be ready to pitch.

Melancon was unavailable for Saturday's extra-inning win over the Mets since his back locked up during the game, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

The cause of the issue remains unclear because his back locked up before the Braves considered having him warm up. Manager Brian Snitker believes it's not serious and that Melancon will be okay to pitch during Sunday's series finale, though it's worth keeping an eye on his status in case the injury lingers.

Melancon is still expected to serve as the Braves' primary closer to begin the season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

O'Brien reiterated that the Braves always intended for Melancon to start the season as the primary closer, even before Will Smith was placed on the COVID-19 IL earlier this month. "They said that from the day they signed Smith," O'Brien said. Smith was not part of the announced Opening Day roster and the Braves don't know when they will get the lefty back, so Melancon could take on an even larger share of the ninth-inning duties early on.

Melancon has posted a 0.00 ERA and 6:0 K:BB through five innings this spring.

EDGE Analysis

The 34-year-old was a perfect 11-for-11 in save chances to close out last season for Atlanta, and Melancon appears ready to handle ninth-inning duties again when Opening Day finally rolls around. He'll likely split high-leverage work with Will Smith, but Melancon is still expected to receive at least the majority of the team's save opportunities.

Melancon is expected to remain as the Braves' primary closer next season, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Atlanta's bullpen became even more crowded Thursday when the team signed Will Smith, who recorded 34 saves last season with the Giants. However, the Braves still plan to use Melancon as their primary closer in 2020 after he recorded a 3.61 ERA with 12 saves last year. Melancon will likely have a shorter leash as a closer next season since the Braves have several other capable closers in Smith and Shane Greene.

Melancon didn't allow a baserunner and struck out two in the ninth inning to record the save Thursday against Philadelphia.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon was called upon to protect a one-run lead and had no issue doing so, setting down the Phillies in order on just 12 pitches. He now has 12 saves on the season, 11 of which have come since he was dealt to Atlanta. While it was originally unclear how the final inning duties would be split between he and Shane Greene, Melancon has now locked down 11 of the team's last 13 save chances. He has pitched fairly effectively in his tenure with the team, particularly of late as he has turned in scoreless appearances in 10 of his last 12 outings.

Melancon allowed two hits but didn't yield a run during the ninth inning to record his 11th save in a 3-1 victory against the Phillies on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran closer is a perfect 10-for-10 in save chances since receiving his first opportunity with the Braves on Aug. 13. There have been plenty of chances as well with Atlanta winning 11 of the last 13. Melancon is 5-2 with 11 saves, 3.92 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 64 strikeouts in 62 innings with the Giants and Braves this season.