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McClanahan and Aranda power the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the Angels

Shane McClanahan pitched one-run ball for five innings, Jonathan Aranda homered and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-2

7 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

On bench Wednesday Mesa is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact Mesa will head to the bench after he went 2-for-8 with a home run and a walk over the first two games of the series in Baltimore. While Ryan Vilade will get the nod in right field Wednesday against Orioles righty Trey Gibson, the left-handed-hitting Mesa is the better bet to see the bulk of the starts versus righties while he's up with the big club.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cowser hits 2nd game-winning HR in 2 days, giving the Orioles a 9-7 win over the Rays in 13 innings

Colton Cowser hit a two-run game-winning homer in the 13th inning — his second walk-off shot in as many days — to give the Baltimore Orioles a 9-7 win over the Tampa Bay Rays

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Getting start versus righty Mesa will start in right field and bat seventh in Monday's game versus the Orioles.

Impact With Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) likely sidelined until after the All-star break, Mesa could get some run in right field against right-handed pitching. The 24-year-old has slashed .329/.420/.543 with two home runs and one stolen base over 18 contests at Triple-A Durham this season.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays place OF Jonny DeLuca on 10-day injured list with strained right hamstring

The AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays placed Jonny DeLuca on the 10-day injured list Sunday because of a right hamstring strain, two days after the right fielder was injured on the ba...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

DeLuca placed on 10-day IL as outfielder Mesa recalled by Rays NEW YORK -- Another injury forced the Rays to shuffle their outfield mix ahead of Sunday’s game at Yankee Stadium. As expected, the Rays pla...

MAY 24 • MLB.COM

Called up by Tampa Bay The Rays recalled Mesa from Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

Impact Mesa was scratched from Durham's game Friday in anticipation that he would be called up by the Rays, and that is indeed the case after the big club placed Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) on the 10-day injured list. In DeLuca's absence, Mesa should see a fair amount of starts in the outfield, especially against right-handed pitching. Mesa appeared in 16 regular-season games for the Marlins in 2025, when he posted a .641 OPS with one home run and six RBI across 38 plate appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion coming Saturday Mesa is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Durham on Saturday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Mesa was removed early from his game at Durham on Friday and is reportedly on his way to join the big club in New York. It's unclear who he'll be replacing on the active roster, though it's worth noting that Jonny DeLuca was taken out of Friday's contest against the Yankees with a lower-body injury. Mesa has slashed .318/.416/.545 with two homers, seven RBI and 12 runs scored across 77 plate appearances at Triple-A this season.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to minor-league camp The Rays optioned Mesa to minor-league camp Wednesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The Rays acquired Mesa just before spring training, but he never had much of a chance to make the Opening Day roster. The 24-year-old outfielder went 2-for-5 at the plate during his limited opportunities during Cactus League play.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for spring debut Mesa (hamstring) will make his Grapefruit League debut Sunday against Atlanta, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

Impact The 24-year-old has apparently been dealing with a hamstring injury but is ready for spring action Sunday. The Rays acquired Mesa from the Marlins in early February, and he's likely to serve as organizational outfield depth and open 2026 at Triple-A Durham.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Rays acquire Mesa Jr. from Marlins to join outfield competition The Rays’ overhauled outfield mix added another new player on Friday afternoon. Tampa Bay acquired Victor Mesa Jr. in a trade with Miami tha...

FEBRUARY 6 • MLB.COM

Claimed by Rays The Rays claimed Mesa off waivers from the Marlins on Friday, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Mesa made his big-league debut in 2025, appearing in 16 games with the Marlins and slashing .188/.297/.344 across 38 plate appearances. The 24-year-old had a strong .887 OPS across 171 plate appearances at Triple-A Jacksonville in 2025. The young outfielder will look to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

DFA'd by Miami The Marlins designated Mesa for assignment Tuesday.

Impact The 24-year-old received his first taste of the big leagues in 2025 but struggled in 16 games, going 6-for-32 (.188 average) with one home run and a 5:5 BB:K. Mesa had a .303/.374/.513 slash line across 42 Triple-A games and could generate some interest on the waiver wire.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Agustín Ramírez had the first four-hit game of his career including a home run and a go-ahead two-run single in the eight inning as the Miami Marlins beat the San Diego Padres 10-8

MAY 28, 2025 • 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, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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