July 30, 2016
Pittsburgh Pirates — The Pirates traded Mark Melancon to Washington for multiple players, including reliever Felipe Rivero. GM Neal Huntington has named Tony Watson the closer, with Neftali Feliz spelling him if necessary and Rivero pitching the seventh.
Updated hierarchy: Watson | Feliz | Rivero.
Washington Nationals — The Nationals acquired closer Mark Melancon from the Pirates in exchange for multiple players, including Felipe Rivero. Melancon, who has been excellent this season, is expected to take over the ninth inning for Jonathan Papelbon.
Updated hierarchy: Melancon | Papelbon | Kelley.
