PT TODAY: Melancon IL stint benefits Kennedy in the short term

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Diamondbacks | Mark Melancon placed on IL
Arizona Diamondbacks RHP Mark Melancon (undisclosed) was placed on the injured list Friday, April 29. The team also optioned LHP Tyler Holton to Class AAA Reno, selected the contract of RHP Keynan Middleton from Class AAA Reno and recalled LHP Caleb Smith from Class AAA Reno.   Source: MLB.com
 
BHQ take: Melancon is apparently on the COVID-19 list, and it’s unclear if he’ll just miss a couple of days or more. We’ve made a minor downward adjustment in his projected innings and saves, pending more information. So far in 2022, Melancon has been very successful: 1.13...

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