Mejia has touched 99 mph with his fastball this season, Spencer Nusbaum of The Athletic reports, and over four scoreless innings since a promotion to Triple-A Rochester he's given up just one hit and two walks while striking out four batters.
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The minor-league infielder converted to the mound last season, and Mejia's raw stuff has taken a significant step forward in 2026. Finding the plate consistently remains an issue, as he's issued 14 walks in 27 innings between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season, but the 31-year-old right-hander has also fanned 34 batters. Given the Nationals' issues finding viable high-leverage relievers this season, Mejia is positioning himself to get a big-league audition some time in the second half.
The minor-league infielder converted to the mound last season, and Mejia's raw stuff has taken a significant step forward in 2026. Finding the plate consistently remains an issue, as he's issued 14 walks in 27 innings between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season, but the 31-year-old right-hander has also fanned 34 batters. Given the Nationals' issues finding viable high-leverage relievers this season, Mejia is positioning himself to get a big-league audition some time in the second half.
The minor-league infielder converted to the mound last season, and Mejia's raw stuff has taken a significant step forward in 2026. Finding the plate consistently remains an issue, as he's issued 14 walks in 27 innings between Double-A Harrisburg and Rochester this season, but the 31-year-old right-hander has also fanned 34 batters. Given the Nationals' issues finding viable high-leverage relievers this season, Mejia is positioning himself to get a big-league audition some time in the second half.
Mejia threw a 25-pitch live session against minor-league hitters Saturday, Andrew Golden of The Washington Post reports.
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Mejia has played primarily as an infielder since beginning his professional career in 2013, though he only has 17 games of big-league experience under his belt -- the last of which came with the Royals in 2020. He's never been regarded as much of an offensive threat, slashing just .192/.292/.314 at Triple-A Rochester last season, so the 30-year-old will now pivot to the mound in an attempt to give his career new life. Golden relays that Mejia's fastball tops out at 98 mph and averages a staggering 20 inches of vertical break, though his mechanics are still very raw at this stage.
Mejia has played primarily as an infielder since beginning his professional career in 2013, though he only has 17 games of big-league experience under his belt -- the last of which came with the Royals in 2020. He's never been regarded as much of an offensive threat, slashing just .192/.292/.314 at Triple-A Rochester last season, so the 30-year-old will now pivot to the mound in an attempt to give his career new life. Golden relays that Mejia's fastball tops out at 98 mph and averages a staggering 20 inches of vertical break, though his mechanics are still very raw at this stage.
Mejia has played primarily as an infielder since beginning his professional career in 2013, though he only has 17 games of big-league experience under his belt -- the last of which came with the Royals in 2020. He's never been regarded as much of an offensive threat, slashing just .192/.292/.314 at Triple-A Rochester last season, so the 30-year-old will now pivot to the mound in an attempt to give his career new life. Golden relays that Mejia's fastball tops out at 98 mph and averages a staggering 20 inches of vertical break, though his mechanics are still very raw at this stage.
Mejia signed a minor-league deal with the Nationals on Friday that included an invite to spring training, Mark Zuckerman of MASNSports.com reports.
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Mejia spent all of 2022 in the Mariners' farm system at Triple-A Tacoma, where he slashed .261/.330/.433 and drove in 59 RBI over 521 plate appearances. The 28-year-old's versatility on defense could prove to be valuable for a Nationals team that will be carrying their rebuild into 2023.
Mejia spent all of 2022 in the Mariners' farm system at Triple-A Tacoma, where he slashed .261/.330/.433 and drove in 59 RBI over 521 plate appearances. The 28-year-old's versatility on defense could prove to be valuable for a Nationals team that will be carrying their rebuild into 2023.
Mejia spent all of 2022 in the Mariners' farm system at Triple-A Tacoma, where he slashed .261/.330/.433 and drove in 59 RBI over 521 plate appearances. The 28-year-old's versatility on defense could prove to be valuable for a Nationals team that will be carrying their rebuild into 2023.
Mejia was assigned to minor camp Saturday, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports.
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Mejia will begin the 2022 season with Triple-A Tacoma after signing a minor-league contract with the Mariners in late February. The 27-year-old played in 17 games with the Royals over the last two seasons, batting .143 with two doubles and four RBI in 38 at-bats.
Mejia will begin the 2022 season with Triple-A Tacoma after signing a minor-league contract with the Mariners in late February. The 27-year-old played in 17 games with the Royals over the last two seasons, batting .143 with two doubles and four RBI in 38 at-bats.
Mejia will begin the 2022 season with Triple-A Tacoma after signing a minor-league contract with the Mariners in late February. The 27-year-old played in 17 games with the Royals over the last two seasons, batting .143 with two doubles and four RBI in 38 at-bats.
Mejia has yet to report to Mariners camp as of Monday due to visa issues, Daniel Kramer of MLB.com reports.
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In addition to Mejia, visa issues have also prevented outfield prospect Alberto Rodriguez and reliever Andres Munoz from arriving for the start of camp. Mejia is scheduled to attend camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's unlikely to open the season with the big club and is instead expected to fill a utility role at Triple-A Tacoma.
In addition to Mejia, visa issues have also prevented outfield prospect Alberto Rodriguez and reliever Andres Munoz from arriving for the start of camp. Mejia is scheduled to attend camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's unlikely to open the season with the big club and is instead expected to fill a utility role at Triple-A Tacoma.
In addition to Mejia, visa issues have also prevented outfield prospect Alberto Rodriguez and reliever Andres Munoz from arriving for the start of camp. Mejia is scheduled to attend camp as a non-roster invitee, but he's unlikely to open the season with the big club and is instead expected to fill a utility role at Triple-A Tacoma.
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