Summary
Outfielder Óscar Mercado, who played in Triple-A for the Philadelphia Phillies last season, has signed a minor-league contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks. Mercado, a five-year Major League Baseball veteran, has previously played for teams like the Cleveland Indians/Guardians and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Key Facts
- Óscar Mercado has signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- He played 115 games in Triple-A for the Philadelphia Phillies in the 2023 season.
- Mercado has played in 298 major league games with a career batting average of .237.
- He hit .249 with 11 home runs in Triple-A last season.
- Mercado finished eighth in Rookie of the Year voting in 2019 while with the Cleveland Indians.
- At 31, Mercado is aware he has limited chances to return to the majors.
- The Diamondbacks have had injuries and changes in the outfield, which could offer Mercado opportunities.
