Melancon went 0.2 innings with no runs, hits or walks and two strikeouts to secure his 16th save in San Diego's 6-4 win against Seattle on Saturday.

EDGE Analysis

San Diego entered the ninth with a four-run lead but reliever Austin Adams allowed two base runners and a run which necessitated Melancon's services. A throwaway from Melancon himself enabled another run to score but the MLB saves leader whiffed both Mariners he faced to lock down the Padres' victory. He remains an elite option.

Melancon didn't allow a baserunner and had zero strikeouts during the ninth inning to earn the save during Wednesday's 3-0 win against Colorado.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran right-hander was handed a three-run cushion and retired the side in order with little fanfare. Melancon has converted all 15 save opportunities with a 0.87 ERA, 0.82 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB across 20.2 innings this season.

Melancon pitched the ninth, allowing one hit with zero runs or strikeouts, to save Sunday's 5-3 win.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon retired three straight Cardinals after allowing a leadoff Harrison Bader single to secure yet another save. He's been shakier of late, permitting nine baserunners with only a single strikeout over his last five games. A 2.67 FIP hints at his sparkling 0.96 ERA taking a hit soon but he'll remain one of the most reliable closers in the game.

Melancon shut down a 5-4 win over St. Louis to pick up his 13th save, allowing a home run with one strikeout in the process.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon surrendered a two-out home run to Nolan Arenado that brought the Cardinals to within one run but was able to induce a Yadier Molina groundout to end the game. Melancon's league-leading 1 saves make him one of the best relief options in the game.

Melancon allowed three hits and two walks in 1.2 scoreless innings for the save in a 5-3 win over Colorado in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon remained perfect in save opportunities, but this was one of the shakier efforts he's produced. It was the first time he's walked multiple batters in an appearance. The 36-year-old right-hander still owns a sparkling 0.54 ERA, 0.72 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 16.2 innings as San Diego's closer.

Melancon picked up his 11th save of the season Wednesday against the Pirates. He pitched a scoreless ninth inning, allowing one hit with no walks or strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon began the season with six straight scoreless appearances before giving up a run, and now he's recorded seven straight scoreless outings while cementing his place as one of the best relievers in the NL right now. Melancon has a 14:1 K:BB through 15 innings while going 11-for-11 in save opportunities in 2021.

Melancon tossed one inning and allowed one hit to close out Monday's 2-0 win over the Pirates.

EDGE Analysis

The veteran made quick work of one of his former teams, dispatching Pittsburgh in just 12 pitches. He's been one of the best relievers in baseball through the early going, only surrendering one run in 14 innings.

Melancon earned the save Friday against the Giants, pitching a perfect inning and notching two strikeouts.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon breezed through three batters in the ninth inning, tossing 10 of 13 pitches for strikes and collecting a pair of strikeouts. The veteran has a stranglehold on the closer position in San Diego due to an outstanding start to the campaign during which he has gone 9-for-9 in save opportunities and allowed only one run over 13 innings. Melancon has also racked up a superb 14:1 K:BB while allowing only four hits.

Melancon pitched a scoreless 11th inning, allowing one walk while striking out one to secure the save in the win over the Dodgers on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon has been automatic in closing games this season notching all eight save opportunities. He has only allowed one earned run this season and it was in his only multi-inning performance. The 36-year-old has a 0.82 ERA and 0.36 WHIP in 11 innings this year. He leads the majors with eight saves.

Melancon notched his seventh save of the season after striking out the side Thursday against the Dodgers.

EDGE Analysis

Melancon entered the game in the ninth with a 3-2 lead and was absolutely dominant -- he struck out Luke Raley, Austin Barnes and Mookie Betts while tossing 10 of his 13 pitches for strikes. One of the top relievers in the game, Melancon has gone 7-for-7 in save opportunities this season and has allowed just one earned run in nine appearances to date.