RF - Tampa Bay Rays
- Age 24
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
Availability
Victor Mesa Jr. went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run in Monday's 9-7 loss against the Baltimore Orioles.
Fantasy Impact
Mesa was recalled from Triple-A Durham on Sunday with Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) and Jake Fraley (hernia) both on the injured list, and he made an immediate impact by blasting a two-run homer in his first start on Monday. While Mesa may not be an everyday player, he should continue to see plenty of opportunities with the Tampa Bay Rays dealing with multiple injuries in the outfield. He is worth monitoring in fantasy leagues after posting a .350 batting average and 1.010 OPS across 21 games in the minors this season.
The Rays recalled OF Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Durham.
Fantasy Impact
Mesa gets an opportunity in the majors with Jonny DeLuca (hamstring) placed on the injured list.
The Rays reportedly plan to promote Victor Mesa Jr. from Triple-A Durham on Saturday.
Fantasy Impact
Mesa will likely take the roster spot of Jonny DeLuca, who is expected to be placed on the injured list. He'll add depth in the outfield for Tampa Bay.
Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash said that Victor Mesa Jr. is trending in the right direction and will hopefully see some game action soon.
Fantasy Impact
Mesa is dealing with left hamstring soreness, and the Tampa Bay Rays are taking a cautious approach to avoid aggravating it. Acquired from the Miami Marlins in the offseason, he has just 32 major-league at-bats, all from 2025, when he posted a .188/.297/.344 slash line. He is likely to begin the season in the minors.
The Tampa Bay Rays claimed Victor Mesa Jr. off waivers from the Miami Marlins on Friday.
Fantasy Impact
Mesa got a taste of the majors with the Marlins in 2025, posting a .188/.297/.344 slash line in 38 plate appearances. He owns a career .257/.324/.400 line in the minors and will now get a fresh opportunity with the Rays.
