Mendez was reinstated from High-A Eugene's 7-day injured list Tuesday and assigned to Double-A Richmond.
Aug 20Rotowire
Mendez had resided on the 7-day injured list at Double-A San Antonio in the Padres organization before he was dealt to the Giants on Aug. 3 as part of the deal that sent lefty Robbie Ray to San Francisco. Prior to being traded, Mendez had already made one rehab start with the Padres' High-A affiliate, and he made another 2.1-inning appearance with the Giants' California League affiliate in San Jose last weekend before getting cleared to move up to Double-A. Mendez possesses a spot on the Giants' 40-man roster, but he's not under consideration to make his big-league debut in 2026.
Mendez had resided on the 7-day injured list at Double-A San Antonio in the Padres organization before he was dealt to the Giants on Aug. 3 as part of the deal that sent lefty Robbie Ray to San Francisco. Prior to being traded, Mendez had already made one rehab start with the Padres' High-A affiliate, and he made another 2.1-inning appearance with the Giants' California League affiliate in San Jose last weekend before getting cleared to move up to Double-A. Mendez possesses a spot on the Giants' 40-man roster, but he's not under consideration to make his big-league debut in 2026.
Mendez had resided on the 7-day injured list at Double-A San Antonio in the Padres organization before he was dealt to the Giants on Aug. 3 as part of the deal that sent lefty Robbie Ray to San Francisco. Prior to being traded, Mendez had already made one rehab start with the Padres' High-A affiliate, and he made another 2.1-inning appearance with the Giants' California League affiliate in San Jose last weekend before getting cleared to move up to Double-A. Mendez possesses a spot on the Giants' 40-man roster, but he's not under consideration to make his big-league debut in 2026.
The Giants acquired Mendez and shortstop Joniel Hernandez from the Padres on Monday in exchange for left-hander Robbie Ray, Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.
Aug 3Rotowire
San Diego added Mendez to its 40-man roster over the winter, but the 24-year-old righty has yet to pitch above the Double-A level and probably won't be a realistic candidate to make his MLB debut until 2027. Mendez turned in a 4.93 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB in 34.2 innings over 11 starts with Double-A San Antonio this season before landing on the 7-day injured list June 27 due to an unspecified injury. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the Midwest League last week and could soon be ready to come off the IL and report to Double-A Richmond with his new organization.
San Diego added Mendez to its 40-man roster over the winter, but the 24-year-old righty has yet to pitch above the Double-A level and probably won't be a realistic candidate to make his MLB debut until 2027. Mendez turned in a 4.93 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB in 34.2 innings over 11 starts with Double-A San Antonio this season before landing on the 7-day injured list June 27 due to an unspecified injury. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the Midwest League last week and could soon be ready to come off the IL and report to Double-A Richmond with his new organization.
San Diego added Mendez to its 40-man roster over the winter, but the 24-year-old righty has yet to pitch above the Double-A level and probably won't be a realistic candidate to make his MLB debut until 2027. Mendez turned in a 4.93 ERA, 1.46 WHIP and 38:17 K:BB in 34.2 innings over 11 starts with Double-A San Antonio this season before landing on the 7-day injured list June 27 due to an unspecified injury. He was cleared to begin a rehab assignment in the Midwest League last week and could soon be ready to come off the IL and report to Double-A Richmond with his new organization.
Mendez was optioned to Double-A San Antonio on Thursday.
Mar 6Rotowire
Mendez made two appearances with the Padres during spring training, giving up six runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three batters over two innings. The right-handed pitcher is one of San Diego's top prospects, but he'll need some time in the minor leagues to refine his craft before potentially getting a shot with the big-league squad.
Mendez made two appearances with the Padres during spring training, giving up six runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three batters over two innings. The right-handed pitcher is one of San Diego's top prospects, but he'll need some time in the minor leagues to refine his craft before potentially getting a shot with the big-league squad.
Mendez made two appearances with the Padres during spring training, giving up six runs on five hits and four walks while striking out three batters over two innings. The right-handed pitcher is one of San Diego's top prospects, but he'll need some time in the minor leagues to refine his craft before potentially getting a shot with the big-league squad.
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