Oscar Mercado

Oscar Mercado has been diagnosed with a mild sprain of his left wrist.

Fantasy Impact

Consider him day-to-day for now. Mercado injured his wrist making a diving catch on Thursday and an MRI revealed the strain. Fantasy owners can breathe a sigh of relief as this ultimately shouldn't keep him sidelined for long.

Oscar Mercado exited Thursday's game against the Giants with a potential wrist injury.

Fantasy Impact

Mercado appeared to bend his wrist back while diving to make a catch in the fourth inning. He then laid on the field in pain before the medical staff could tend to him. He'll likely receive tests on his wrist, and a timetable should emerge for his return soon.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado went 1-for-5 with a three-run homer in an 11-0 win over the White Sox on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Mercado has been on a homer binge of late, hitting one in each of his past three games. Overall, the rookie has a .280 average, 15 homers, 70 runs, 54 RBI, and 15 steals.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado went 1-for-4 with a homer, a walk, two runs, and three RBI in a 10-1 win over the Phillies on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Mercado had a big game in the win and has homered in two straight games. The rookie outfielder is hitting .281 with 14 homers, 69 runs, 51 RBI, and 15 steals.

Cleveland Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in a 9-4 loss to the Phillies on Saturday.

Fantasy Impact

Mercado won't win it, but he is in the running for American League rookie of the year. He is hitting .281 with 13 homers, 67 runs, 48 RBI, and 15 steals.