Matt Mervis

Matt Mervis has inked a minor-league deal with the Washington Nationals, which includes an invitation to big league camp during spring training.

Fantasy Impact

Now 28, Mervis is hoping a change of scenery turns his career around as he heads to his hometown Nationals. Mervis has belted 101 career home runs in the minors, but it has not translated to much success in the majors as he has hit just .165 with 10 home runs and a 34.5% strikeout rate in 260 career plate appearances. He hit seven of his home runs in 42 games with the Marlins last season. As of now, Washington's best options at first base are Andres Chaparro, Warming Bernabel and Luis Garcia, so an opportunity could happen for Mervis with a good spring.

The Arizona Diamondbacks signed Matt Mervis to a minor league contract on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

The Miami Marlins released Mervis on August 4 after he posted a .175/.254/.383 slash line in 120 at-bats this season. He signed with the Diamondbacks eight days later and will report to the Triple-A Reno.

Matt Mervis cleared waivers on Monday and has been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville.

Fantasy Impact

Mervis was designated for assignment after posting a .175/.254/.383 slash line over 134 plate appearances and has been outrighted to Triple-A Jacksonville. Having cleared waivers, he will now look to re-establish himself at the Triple-A level. This opportunity allows him to refine his approach at the plate and address the struggles he faced in the majors. Mervis will work to force his way back onto the 40-man roster and earn another big-league opportunity.

The Marlins are designating Matt Mervis for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Miami is making the move on both Mervis and Ronny Simon to open up spots on the 40-man roster with Heriberto Hernandez and Xavier Edwards returning.

Matt Mervis is in the starting lineup for the Miami Marlins on Wednesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

Mervis will start at first base and bat seventh against right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Over his last 15 games, he’s slashing .204/.291/.551, showing solid power despite a lower batting average.