Oscar Mercado

The Philadelphia Phillies have signed outfielder Oscar Mercado to a minor-league deal.

Fantasy Impact

After showing some promise with a .269 average alongside 15 homers and 15 steals across 115 games as a rookie with the Guardians in 2019, Mercado has struggled to regain that form. He didn't appear in the big leagues in 2024 and most recently appeared in 20 games with the Cardinals in 2023.

The Detroit Tigers signed Oscar Mercado to a minor league contract.

Fantasy Impact

Mercado opted out of a minor league deal he signed with the Padres. He'll add outfield depth in the Tigers organization.

Oscar Mercado opted out of his minor league deal with the Padres and is now a free agent.

Fantasy Impact

Mercado is hitting .226 in Triple-A this season with 11 home runs. He'll look to land in a new situation with another team.

Outfielder Oscar Mercado has opted out of his minor-league deal with the Padres.

Fantasy Impact

The 28-year-old signed a minors pact with the Padres after making 32 trips to the plate with the Cardinals earlier this season. Mercado thrived with Triple-A El Paso in the Padres' system, hitting .339 with 10 homers, 10 stolen bases, and a 1.068 OPS across 31 games. He has elected free agency and is now free to sign with any other club.

Oscar Mercado had a productive day at the plate, going 3-for-4 with a double and five RBI to help lead the Cardinals to a 10-5 win over the Dodgers.

Fantasy Impact

This performance brings his season batting average to .546 with five RBI, six hits, and two stolen bases over five games played.