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MLB Rumor Central: Multiple teams pursuing Mark Melancon

The reliever market is red hot after the dealing of Aroldis Chapman from the New York Yankees to the Chicago Cubs and with that, the Pittsburgh Pirates are taking offers on closer Mark Melancon, according to Fox Sports' Ken Rosenthal.

In a series of tweets, Rosenthal notes that that Washington Nationals, as well as the Cleveland Indians and San Francisco Giants, are all in the mix on Melancon. Rosenthal reports that the Pirates are seeking an MLB-ready reliever in addition to prospects in any potential deal.