Michael Mercado#43

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RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Pos: Pitcher

B/T: R / R

Born: Apr 15, 1999 (27)

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 205 lbs

Owned: 0.0%

From: Greenville, SC

Drafted: 2017

Michael Mercado

#43

Lehigh Valley IronPigs BBRef

RSFree agentFLBFree agent

Position: Pitcher

Bats/Throws: R / R

Born: Apr 15, 1999 (27)

Height: 6' 4"

Weight: 205 lbs

Owned: 0.00%

From: Greenville, SC

Drafted:

Mercado was activated from the 7-day injured list Saturday.

May 5Rotowire

Mercado failed to make an appearance during spring training due to a shoulder injury, but he looked sharp during his rehab assignment in April, posting a 1.23 ERA and 0.68 WHIP over 7.1 innings (five appearances). He looked a little shaky during his first appearance for Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Saturday, surrendering two runs on three walks while striking out one over two frames.

The Phillies reassigned Mercado (shoulder) to minor-league camp Thursday, Todd Zolecki of MLB.com reports.

Mar 15Rotowire

Mercado made three appearances out of the Philadelphia bullpen in 2025, but a right shoulder injury prevented him from making any Grapefruit League appearances and will end his bid for an Opening Day roster spot. The Phillies haven't shed much light regarding where Mercado stands in his throwing program, making it unclear if he'll be ready for the start of the minor-league season.

The Phillies announced Wednesday that Mercado will be delayed at the start of spring training due to a right shoulder injury, Matt Gelb of The Athletic reports.

Feb 11Rotowire

The report doesn't provide many details on the injury, but even a minor concern could be enough to close the door on any chance the right-hander had at securing a spot in the Opening Day bullpen. Mercado has made eight appearances (two starts) for Philadelphia over the last two seasons, allowing 21 earned runs on 23 hits and 14 walks in just 16 innings.

The Phillies re-signed Mercado to a minor-league contract Nov. 24.

Dec 4Rotowire

Mercado was non-tendered by the Phillies but quickly re-signed to a minor-league pact. The 26-year-old has had a rough go of it at the major-league level thus far, allowing 21 runs and a whopping 10 home runs over 16 innings.

The Phillies non-tendered Mercado on Friday.

Nov 21Rotowire

Mercado's time in the Phillies organization will come to an end after giving up 21 earned runs across just 16 innings in the majors. He finished 2025 with a more respectable 4.68 ERA and 1.60 WHIP across 48 frames at Triple-A and will now likely seek out a minor-league deal during the offseason.

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Year	G	GS	W	L	IP	H	HR	BB	K	ERA	WHIP
2024PHI	5	2	1	2	13.0	16	9	9	10	11.08	1.92
2025PHI	3	0	0	0	3.0	7	1	4	4	15.00	3.67
Career	8	2	1	2	16.0	23	10	13	14	11.81	2.25