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Drafted by Nats 10 years ago, Mervis vies to make hometown team Matt Mervis grew up in the DMV area. He was originally selected by the Nationals in the 39th round of the 2016 Draft. Ten years later, the f...

JANUARY 5 • MLB.COM

Coming home on minors pact Mervis signed a minor-league contract with the Nationals on Wednesday, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact Mervis, who turns 28 shortly after Opening Day, has a career .165/.238/.322 slash line with 10 home runs, a 7.7 percent walk rate and a 34.5 percent strikeout rate in 261 MLB plate appearances over the past three seasons. He has been worth -1.5 fWAR over that span, in part because he is also a negative defender at first base. Mervis is a native of Washington D.C. and will be competing with players like Jose Tena, Warming Bernabel and Yohandy Morales for opportunities this year if injuries strike the big club.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lands with Arizona Mervis signed a minor-league contract with the Diamondbacks on Tuesday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Mervis was released by the Marlins last Tuesday after slashing .250/.309/.625 through 149 plate appearances with their Triple-A affiliate. The 27-year-old will now aim to get back to the majors with the Diamondbacks organization -- something that may be easier to do now that the team is using Tyler Locklear as their everyday first baseman.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Released by Marlins The Marlins released Mervis on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Mervis popped seven home runs for the Marlins in April, but he was sent down after a brutal May and removed from the 40-man roster in June. The 27-year-old had hit seven home runs in 19 games with Triple-A Jacksonville since returning from an oblique strain, so he shouldn't have trouble garnering interest on a minor-league contract.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins reach .500 with first series sweep of Yankees in club history MIAMI – The last time Miami had a .500 record (8-8), on April 15, Xavier Edwards was the shortstop and Otto Lopez was the second baseman. Ma...

AUGUST 3, 2025 • MLB.COM

Returns from MiLB IL Mervis (oblique) was activated from the 7-day injured list Tuesday.

Impact Mervis missed just over three weeks while recovering from an oblique strain. He's been solid in five games since his return, going 5-for-16 with two home runs, three RBI, one stolen base and four runs scored.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out at Triple-A with oblique strain Mervis has been placed on the 7-day injured list at Triple-A Jacksonville with an oblique strain, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Mervis has dealt with the injury for a couple days and didn't improve enough to avoid the IL. He's slashed .246/.309/.623/.932 with six home runs in 16 games with Jacksonville after being removed from the Marlins' 40-man roster.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in organization Mervis cleared waivers Monday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Miami designated Mervis for assignment over the weekend after he struggled to a .175/.254/.383 slash line while striking out at a 37.3 percent clip over his 134 plate appearances with the big club. Despite being just 27 years old and a prospect of some repute not too long ago, Mervis' high strikeout rates at the big-league level and lack of defensive versatility were likely major factors in teams electing not to put in a waiver claim for him. Since he hasn't been previously outrighted and has less than three years of MLB service time, Mervis will remain in the Miami organization after clearing waivers.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Staying in organization Mervis cleared waivers Monday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

JUNE 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins reinstate OL Dane Myers, designate Mervis and Simon for assignment

The Miami Marlins have re-instated outfielder Dane Myers from the 10-day injured list as part of a series of roster moves

MAY 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Officially DFA'd The Marlins designated Mervis for assignment Friday.

Impact Mervis' .175/.254/.383 slash line through 134 plate appearances this season was enough for the Marlins to move on after acquiring him from the Cubs during the offseason. The 27-year-old has yet to find much success across parts of three-big league seasons with a .560 OPS, but he could still receive some interest on waivers given his prospect pedigree.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely losing roster spot Mervis is expected to be designated for assignment by the Marlins ahead of Friday's series opener against the Giants, Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Mervis was acquired by the Marlins from the Cubs in December, but his new organization has apparently seen enough, as he has a .175/.254/.383 slash line with seven homers and a 37.3 percent strikeout rate through 42 games this season. The 27-year-old could receive some interest on waivers given his prospect pedigree, though his .165 average through 261 plate appearances is likely to dissuade most clubs.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker homers for second straight game and helps Cubs beat the Marlins 2-1

Kyle Tucker had a homer among his three hits and knocked in the tiebreaking run with a single and fielding error by Miami in the eighth inning as the Chicago Cubs beat the Marlins...

MAY 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Grabbing seat Monday Mervis is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Mervis has seen his playing time slip lately, as this is the fourth time over the Marlins' last 10 contests versus right-handed pitching that he's been out of the lineup. The 27-year-old is just 3-for-30 with a 44.1 percent strikeout rate across his last 12 games. Liam Hicks is in the designated hitter spot and batting seventh in Monday's series opener.

MAY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Lopez and Hicks homer to back a strong start from Quantrill in Marlins' 5-1 win over Rays

Otto Lopez hit a three-run homer in his first game off the injured list and Liam Hicks added a two-run shot to back a strong start by Cal Quantrill, powering the Miami Marlins to a...

MAY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Not in Friday's lineup Mervis is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Rays.

Impact Mervis started the previous four games but will sit Friday after going 1-for-9 with a walk and three strikeouts during that stretch. Eric Wagaman will take over at first base for the series opener versus Tampa Bay.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs meet the Marlins with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago Cubs face the Miami Marlins, leading the series 1-0

MAY 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Tim Elko hits 3-run homer for 1st career hit as White Sox beat Marlins 4-2

Tim Elko hit a three-run homer — his first hit in the major leagues — in the sixth inning to help the Chicago White Sox beat the Miami Marlins 4-2

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

White Sox and Marlins meet to determine series winner

Both the Chicago White Sox and the Miami Marlins are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

MAY 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Sitting again Saturday Mervis isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the White Sox.

Impact Make it back-to-back days that Mervis has taken a seat against a right-handed starter. It's still unclear at his point if the 27-year-old has fallen down the Marlins' depth chart, but he'll step aside Saturday while Ronny Simon serves as Miami's DH against Chicago's Shane Smith.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Marlins' lineup Mervis is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the White Sox.

Impact It's right-hander Bryse Wilson on the bump for the White Sox, but the left-handed-hitting Mervis will nonetheless begin the festivities on the bench. It's the first time this season that Mervis -- who is 1-for-14 with 10 strikeouts in May -- is not in the lineup versus a righty. Liam Hicks is in the designated hitter spot for Miami.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins and Dodgers play to determine series winner

Both the Miami Marlins and the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

MAY 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Beginning Monday's game on bench Mervis is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact The Dodgers are opening the game with a left-handed pitcher (Jack Dreyer), so the left-handed-hitting Mervis will begin the contest on the bench. He could end up replacing Eric Wagaman at first base or Connor Norby at designated hitter once right-hander Ben Casparius enters the contest to serve as the Dodgers' bulk reliever.

MAY 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins start 3-game series at home against the Dodgers

The Miami Marlins host the Los Angeles Dodgers to open a three-game series

MAY 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Idle against lefty Mervis is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact With southpaw JP Sears on the hill for the Athletics, the left-handed-hitting Mervis will retreat to the bench. The Marlins will give Eric Wagaman a start at first base while Mervis sits.

MAY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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