Victor Mesa Jr. - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Optioned to Triple-A Mesa was optioned to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Impact Mesa will return to Jacksonville after being called up Aug. 31, batting .200 with one home run, five RBI and six runs scored over 25 at-bats in 12 contests following his promotion. The transaction makes room for Dane Myers (oblique) on the 28-man roster after Myers was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Urquidy returns from Tommy John surgery, Tigers beat Marlins 2-0 and tie for lead with 17th shutout

José Urquidy got four outs in his return from Tommy John surgery, combining with three other pitchers to lead Detroit over the Miami Marlins as the Tigers tied Pittsburgh for the m...

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Getting regular looks versus RHPs Mesa will start in left field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Mesa was on the bench against Mets right-hander Kodai Senga in his first game with the Marlins after being recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Aug. 31, but the young outfielder has now cracked the lineup for five straight matchups with righties. Since his call-up, Mesa has gone 5-for-15 with a home run, two doubles, five RBI and four runs. At least until Kyle Stowers (oblique) and/or Griffin Conine (shoulder) potentially return from the injured list, Mesa should continue to hold down a regular spot in the lineup versus righties.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Getting regular looks versus RHPs Mesa will start in left field and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Mesa the first Marlin to do this on birthday MIAMI -- Best. Birthday. Ever. Marlins No. 21 prospect Victor Mesa Jr. got more than balloons adorning his locker and a serenade from fans f...

SEPTEMBER 9 • MLB.COM

Bell second Nats player to homer from both sides, has 6 RBIs, 4 hits in 15-7 romp over Marlins

Josh Bell became the second Washington player to homer from both sides of the plate in the same game, finishing with four hits and six RBIs to lead the Nationals over the Miami Mar...

SEPTEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Launches first long ball Mesa went 2-for-4 with a homer, a double, three RBI and an additional run scored in Monday's 15-7 loss to the Nationals.

Impact The Miami rookie cracked a 394-foot, three-run homer off Washington reliever Shinnosuke Ogasawara in the eighth. Mesa had flashed marginal power in Triple-A this season prior to his promotion, popping six long balls in 143 plate appearances. The 24-year-old has been drawing occasional starts at the bottom of the lineup since being recalled Aug. 31, as he's hit .238 (5-for-21) with four RBI and four runs scored.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Alvarez 2nd Nats starter in 15 years to win big league debut, beats Marlins 2-0 to stop 8-game skid

Andrew Alvarez allowed one hit over five innings to become only the second Washington starter in 15 years to win his major league debut, and the Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 2-...

SEPTEMBER 1 • Associated Press

Called up Sunday The Marlins recalled Mesa from Triple-A Jacksonville on Sunday.

Impact The 23-year-old will join the Marlins for the second time this season, taking the roster spot of Dane Myers (oblique), who was placed on the injured list. Mesa appeared in just four games during his first MLB stint in May, going 1-for-7 with two walks in four games. He could receive consistent playing time down the stretch with Miami likely looking to evaluate talent heading into 2026.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Dispatched to Triple-A The Marlins optioned Mesa to Triple-A Jacksonville on Saturday.

Impact In four games since earning his first MLB call-up, Mesa went 1-for-7 with two walks, an RBI and a run scored. With Xavier Edwards (back) now back from the injured list, Mesa will end up as the roster casualty necessary to create room on the 26-man. However, he could certainly end up back in Miami before the end of the season if his excellent play at Triple-A (1.025 OPS) continues.

MAY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez homers, drives in 4 including go-ahead runs in Miami's 10-8 win over Padres

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MAY 28 • Associated Press

Collects first MLB hit Mesa went 1-for-4 with an RBI in Tuesday's loss to the Padres.

Impact Making his first career start in the majors, Mesa battled Stephen Kolek to a full count in his first plate appearance before pulling an RBI single into right field in the first inning. The 23-year-old switch hitter got the start in center field and hit eighth for the Marlins in his debut, and with Derek Hill (wrist) and Dane Myers (oblique) both on the injured list at least into early June, Mesa could see regular playing time in the short term before he'll be in danger of getting returned to Triple-A Jacksonville.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Marlins' Victor Mesa Jr. Makes MLB Debut: Fantasy Baseball Impact After flashing improved power and plate discipline in AAA, Victor Mesa Jr. earned his MLB debut with the Marlins and could be a deep-league...

MAY 28 • THESTATE.COM

Making first major-league start Mesa is starting in center field and batting eighth against the Padres on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of FishonFirst.com reports.

Impact Mesa was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville and made his major-league debut as a pinch hitter Monday, though he struck out in both of his plate appearances. He'll look to make amends Tuesday as he makes his first start of his major-league career against Padres right-hander Stephen Kolek.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Machado hits tying homer in 8th inning and Padres come back to beat Marlins 4-3 in 11

Manny Machado hit a tying homer in the eighth inning and Tyler Wade scored the winning run on Cade Gibson’s wild pitch in the 11th as the San Diego Padres rallied past the Miami Ma...

MAY 27 • Associated Press

Marlins place OF Derek Hill on IL and bring up Victor Mesa Jr. from minors

The Miami Marlins have placed outfielder Derek Hill on the 10-day injured list and brought up Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Jacksonville

MAY 26 • Associated Press

Moving to big leagues Mesa was recalled from Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday.

Impact Mesa is ready for his first big-league action of 2025 after putting a hamstring injury behind him. The 23-year-old will take the roster spot of Derek Hill (wrist), who was placed on the 10-day injured list. Mesa will presumably be tasked with occasional starts in center and left field and will be available off the bench for Monday's matchup against the Padres.

MAY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for rehab assignment Mesa (hamstring) will begin a rehab assignment with Single-A Jupiter on Saturday, Fish on the Farm reports.

Impact Mesa has been slowed by a right hamstring strain that he suffered at the beginning of spring training but has finally been cleared to test things out in games. The 23-year-old outfielder slashed .259/.319/.430 with 13 home runs at Triple-A Jacksonville last season and will likely be assigned there once he's done rehabbing.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Mesa Jr. among Marlins' first spring cuts JUPITER, Fla. – The Marlins on Monday morning made their first wave of roster cuts, highlighted by outfield prospect Victor Mesa Jr. Miami a...

MARCH 3 • MLB.COM

Optioned to Triple-A The Marlins optioned Mesa (hamstring) to Triple-A Jacksonville on Monday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact They also reassigned Justin King (adductor), Woo-Suk Go (finger), Freddy Tarnok (ankle), Ryan Ignoffo and Jakob Marsee (oblique) to minor-league camp. All but Ignoffo are currently injured and there are fewer reps to go around in Marlins camp. Mesa is dealing with a right hamstring strain and is expected to be sidelined for at least another week or two.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Facing multi-week absence Mesa was diagnosed with a mild right hamstring strain Sunday and is expected to be sidelined 3-to-4 weeks, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 23-year-old reported tightness in the hamstring Saturday and will now be unavailable for at least the next few weeks. Mesa's injury will make it difficult for him to earn a spot on Miami's Opening Day roster, which is especially notable since he's out of minor-league options.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with hamstring tightness Mesa reported tightness in his right hamstring Saturday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports.

Impact The severity of Mesa's injury is currently unknown, but the Marlins will give him a couple of days to rest before re-evaluating him. The 23-year-old outfielder reached Triple-A for the first time last season, where he slashed .259/.319/.430 with 13 home runs, 51 RBI and five stolen bases across 355 plate appearances, but he has an outside chance to break camp with the big-league squad.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Could win MLB job this spring Mesa is out of minor-league options and will get a chance to win a spot on the 26-man roster this spring, Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Signed out of Cuba as a 17-year-old back in 2018, Mesa didn't show signs of emerging as a viable big-leaguer until 2023 at Double-A Pensacola, and he built on that performance last year with Triple-A Jacksonville, slashing .259/.319/.430 with 13 home runs in 80 games. More importantly, he continued to display palatable plate discipline, posting a 21.7 percent mark for Jacksonville against a 7.9 percent walk rate. While the Marlins' current front office doesn't have anything invested in Mesa as a prospect, he has the potential to be the team's best current option in center field ahead of the likes of Dane Myers and Derek Hill, who both profile better as fourth outfielders and bench players. If Mesa can flash his upside this spring, Miami would have little to lose by giving him a long look.

FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Receives 40-man spot The Marlins added Mesa to their 40-man roster Tuesday, Jordan McPherson of the Miami Herald reports.

Impact Mesa spent all of 2023 with Double-A Pensacola, slashing .241/.307/.411 with 18 homers and 76 RBI. The 22-year-old outfielder is no longer able to be taken in the Rule 5 Draft in December, and he could receive a bump to Triple-A Jacksonville in '24.

NOVEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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