The Giants made Melvin Upton Jr.'s deal official, but it's unclear what the veteran's role will be.
Atlanta Braves outfielder Melvin Upton Jr. said Monday that his decision to change his first name has nothing to do with his struggles over the past two seasons.
Braves outfielder B.J. Upton, after slumping to career-worst seasons in 2013 and 2014, will no doubt be searching down many avenues for designs on a resurrection in 2015. Among those will be a name change back to Melvin Upton Jr.
