AUGUST 23, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Zach Buchanan: In addition to Humberto Mejia being called up... - The Athletic In addition to Humberto Mejia being called up, Joe Mantiply is back from the COVID-19 injured list.
Zach Buchanan: Right-hander Humberto Mejia will start tomorrow... - The Athletic Right-hander Humberto Mejia will start tomorrow for the Diamondbacks. His first MLB start of the year.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Slated to start Monday Mejia will be called up to start Monday's game against the Pirates, Steve Gilbert of MLB.com reports.
Impact Mejia was promoted to Triple-A Reno in early June, and he recorded a 5.93 ERA and 1.61 WHIP in 54.2 innings across 12 starts. He made three starts for the Marlins last year and will make a spot start during Monday's series opener in Pittsburgh.
AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Varsho homers, Diamondbacks beat Rockies, 8-4
Daulton Varsho hit a three-run homer and finished a single short of hitting for the cycle to lead the Arizona Diamondbacks over the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Sunday for a rare win at...AUGUST 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Arrives at camp Mejia (visa issues) arrived at camp and participated in Saturday's workout, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic reports.
Impact Mejia made his MLB debut last season for Miami despite never appearing above High-A while in the Marlins organization. He's expected to to pitch in the minors for the Diamondbacks, who acquired him as part of a package from Miami in the Starling Marte deal.
FEBRUARY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Experiencing visa issues Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said Wednesday that Mejia won't be available for the start of spring training due to visa issues, Zach Buchanan of The Athletic reports.
Impact Along with Mejia, fellow international players Humberto Castellanos and Carlos Navas will also be delayed arrivals to camp while awaiting clearance to travel to North America. Mejia was acquired from the Marlins in the offseason after giving up six runs in 10 innings over three appearances in his inaugural MLB campaign in 2020.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Optioned to alternate training site Mejia was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site Saturday.
Impact Mejia has made three starts for the Marlins this year, posting a 5.40 ERA and 1.90 WHIP over 10 innings as he was charged with losses in his past two outings. However, he'll return to alternate camp after Robert Dugger (undisclosed) was activated from the injured list in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 29, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mejia expected to start as Marlins host the Rays
The Rays will start Ryan Yarbrough on Friday and the Marlins are expected to counter with Humberto MejiaAUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Charged with another loss Mejia (0-2) allowed four runs (two earned) on seven hits and two walks while striking out four over 3.2 innings as he was charged with the loss Sunday against the Nationals.
Impact Mejia hasn't been very dominant over his first three major-league starts, and he was charged with his second consecutive loss Sunday. He's failed to last longer than four innings in any of his appearances and should find himself back with the alternate squad once the Marlins' starting rotation returns to full health. The right-hander now carries a 5.40 ERA and 11:6 K:BB over 10 innings this season. It's unclear whether he'll get another turn in the rotation in the near future.
AUGUST 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mejia, Marlins to take on Sanchez, Nationals
The Washington Nationals take on the Miami MarlinsAUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanchez wins debut 5-3, Marlins earn doubleheader split
Sixto Sanchez pitched five innings to win his major league debut, and the Miami Marlins defeated the Washington Nationals 5-3 to earn a doubleheader splitAUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes first loss Tuesday Mejia (0-1) took the loss Tuesday, giving up three runs on four hits and two walks over four innings as the Marlins were downed 8-3 by the Mets. He struck out one.
Impact The 23-year-old's second big-league appearance was bumpier than his first, as Mejia served up two homers among his 56 pitches (37 strikes). There's little to indicate he's ready for a regular spot in the rotation, but until the Marlins start getting pitchers back from the COVID-19 injured list, he'll continue to get pressed into service as the team's fifth starter. Mejia will carry a 5.68 ERA and 1.58 WHIP into his next outing Sunday, on the road against the Nats.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Lowe, Meadows lead Rays to a 6-3 win over Yankees.
AUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nimmo's 3 hits, 2 RBIs paces Mets to 8-3 win over Marlins
Brandon Nimmo had three hits and two RBIs, leading New York to an 8-3 win over Miami, the Mets’ second straight win over the MarlinsAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sent to secondary site Mejia was optioned to the Marlins' alternate training site Saturday.
Impact Mejia skipped two levels to make his MLB debut amidst the Marlins' coronavirus outbreak and looked good, striking out six while allowing one run over 2.1 innings against the Mets on Friday. He seemed to have done enough to earn another appearance, though it's not clear when that will come.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Impressive in MLB debut Mejia didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 win over the Mets, allowing one run on two hits and two walks over 2.1 innings. He struck out six.
Impact Making his major-league debut, Mejia got an early hook after 67 pitches (43 strikes) but looked very good while he was on the mound, striking out Brandon Nimmo, Jeff McNeil and Michael Conforto in the first inning before serving up a solo shot to Dominic Smith in the second. The 23-year-old right-hander mainly relied on his 92-94 mph fastball but effectively mixed in a curveball, slider and changeup, and this performance could have been good enough to earn him another start. The Marlins currently have two off-days set for Monday and Thursday next week, however, and their rotation plans are thus very flexible as they continue to patch together a roster in the wake of their COVID-19 outbreak.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straight
Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer, Humberto Mejia impressed in his abbreviated major league debut and the Miami Marlins kept up their surprising surge by beating the New Yor...AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
