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Dec. 5, 2016 / 1:39 PM

San Francisco Giants sign closer Mark Melancon

Former Washington Nationals closer Mark Melancon celebrates win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 2 of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., October 9, 2016. Washington beat Los Angeles 5-2 to even the NLDS at 1-1. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI

1 of 3 | Former Washington Nationals closer Mark Melancon celebrates win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in game 2 of the National League Division Series at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C., October 9, 2016. Washington beat Los Angeles 5-2 to even the NLDS at 1-1. Photo by Pat Benic/UPI | License Photo

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 5 (UPI) -- Mark Melancon switched bullpens Monday when he agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants.

The right-handed closer will officially be a member of the Giants after taking his physical Monday, according to ESPN's Buster Olney.

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Sources: The Giants and Mark Melancon have agreed to a deal, pending a physical; Melancon is going through his physical.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 5, 2016

According to MLB on FOX reporter Ken Rosenthal, Melancon's four-year deal is expected to be for $60 million to $65 million.

Source: Melancon deal with #SFGiants expected to be four years, $60M-$65M.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 5, 2016

The 31-year-old saved 47 games while owning a 1.64 ERA in 75 games last season for the Washington Nationals.

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