Matt Mervis

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.

Matt Mervis is missing from the lineup for the Miami Marlins against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Mervis will take a seat on the bench for rest, with Eric Wagaman batting cleanup and starting at first base against the Dodgers Tuesday.