Back to the Atlanta Braves Newsfeed

Jacob Webb could be the Atlanta Braves closer of the future

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.