Mark Melancon and Shane Greene are likely to begin the year at the back-end of the bullpen this season for the Atlanta Braves.
Both players are on the final year of their contracts. Melancon has been a little rocky the past few seasons, despite being the Braves’ best option down the stretch last season.
You know how it goes with closers. A few bad outings and the games of musical chairs begins.
So considering the possibility of an opportunity opening up for someone other than Greene or Melancon in 2020 – and looking to the void the Braves may have in 2021 – here is why Jacob Webb is the man to take over.