J.C. MEJÍA NEWS

Trampled by Toronto Mejia (1-7) took the loss Wednesday, surrendering eight runs on seven hits and four walks over 2.1 innings as Cleveland fell 8-6 to the Blue Jays. He failed to strike out a batter.

Impact George Springer clobbered the first pitch he saw for a solo shot to lead off the bottom of the first inning, and things never got any better for Mejia. The rookie is saddled with an 8.75 ERA through his first 47.1 big-league innings thanks in part to 11 homers allowed, and only Cleveland's injury woes are keeping him in the rotation.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland baseball 3 up, 3 down: A look at Cal Quantrill, Myles Straw, more A look at some recent trends around Cleveland's roster, including Quantrill, Morgan, Straw, Mejia, Hentges, Mercado, Zimmer and Karinchak.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Walks four in no-decision Mejia allowed four runs on four hits and four walks over 4.1 innings in Friday's loss to the White Sox. He struck out two and did not factor in the decision.

Impact Through three innings of work, the only real damage against Mejia was a solo blast by Yoan Moncada in the second. He then coughed up two more runs in the fourth and one final run in the fifth. It was his fifth straight outing giving up four or more runs, yielding 25 runs through 21.1 innings (10.55 ERA) during that span. On the year, the right-handed rookie owns a 7.20 ERA through 13 appearances. For now, he's projected to face the Blue Jays on the road next week.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hit hard again Mejia (1-6) took the loss Saturday as Cleveland fell 8-2 to the Rays, coughing up five runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and two walks over six innings. He struck...

Impact The rookie did give his team some length, lasting six innings for only the second time in nine starts, but Mejia left too many juicy pitches over the plate as five of the seven hits off him went for extra bases. The 24-year-old has served up an ugly nine homers over his last 28 big-league innings, posting a 9.00 ERA and 1.57 WHIP over that stretch despite a superficially strong 28:10 K:BB.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians lose 11th straight to Rays, 8-2, as J.C. Mejia falters early J.C. Mejia allows three homers early, while the Indians' bullpen and defense once again collapse late against the Rays.

JULY 25, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Cleveland trying to unlock J.C. Mejia's potential: Walk-Off Thoughts Franmil Reyes' torrid stretch since returning from the injured list continued with another home run.

JULY 20, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Yields four runs in loss Mejia (1-5) allowed four runs on seven hits and two walks over 4.1 innings Monday, striking out eight and taking a loss against the Astros.

Impact Mejia allowed RBI base hits in the first and fourth innings before coughing up a two-run shot to Yordan Alvarez in the fifth, knocking him out of the contest. He's given up at least four runs in four of his last five outings, driving his ERA up to 7.53 through 34.2 innings. He's also lost five straight decisions dating back to June 9. Mejia is currently projected to face the Rays at home this weekend.

JULY 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled prior to start Mejia was recalled by Cleveland ahead of Monday's start against the Astros.

Impact Mejia made one start for Triple-A Columbus after he was sent down prior to the All-Star break, and he gave up seven runs on four hits and three walks while striking out two in 2.2 innings. The right-hander has given up six runs in each of his last two major-league appearances, but he'll return to the mound for the series opener in Houston.

JULY 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining rotation after break Cleveland plans to call up Mejia from Triple-A Columbus to start its fourth game of the second half July 19 in Houston, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mejia was sent back to Columbus following his start Wednesday in Tampa Bay, but that was mostly for roster-management purposes, as the young right-hander wouldn't have been well rested enough to contribute out of the bullpen before the end of Cleveland's first-half schedule. He'll end up settling back into the rotation coming out of the All-Star break, with he and Triston McKenzie getting the nods for the final two starting spots over Sam Hentges.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Indians will start Triston McKenzie on Friday vs. KC; J.C. Mejia optioned to Triple-A The Indians optioned J.C. Mejia to Columbus so he can keep pitching over the All-Star break and be an option for them when they come out of...

JULY 8, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Optioned to Triple-A Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Thursday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Mejia was hit hard in Wednesday's matinee against the Rays and allowed six runs on four hits and two walks while striking out two in 2.2 innings to take the loss. He's now been charged with losses in four of his last six appearances, and he'll head to the minors to make room for Zach Plesac (thumb), who was reinstated from the 10-day injured list in a corresponding move. It's not yet clear whether the right-hander could reclaim a rotation spot after the All-Star break.

JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shelled in loss Mejia (1-4) allowed six runs on four hits and two walks in 2.2 innings, striking out a pair of batters and enduring the loss in Wednesday's 8-1 loss to the Rays.

Impact The righty's 73rd and final pitch of the afternoon was launched to right-center by Kevin Kiermaier for a three-run homer. Combined with his previous start, Mejia has now yielded 12 runs in his last 6.2 innings of work, raising his ERA to a dismal 7.42 through 30.1 total innings. He'll almost certainly be relegated to the bullpen, or Triple-A, once Cleveland's rotation is healthy again, but may still be in the rotation following the All-Star break while Shane Bieber (shoulder) and Aaron Civale (finger) continue working their way back.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Indians drop eighth straight in DH opener Very little has gone in the Indians’ favor over the last week. And now the club has reached a season-high eight-game losing skid after dropp...

JULY 7, 2021 • MLB.COM

Starting Game 1 of twin bill Mejia will be the starting pitcher for Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay.

Impact Mejia was originally slated to take the ball Tuesday, but with the game postponed due to Tropical Storm Elsa, he'll take the ball a day later instead. The right-hander will be looking to bounce back from a shaky outing in which he allowed six earned runs on five hits and two walks against the Astros on July 1.

JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Tuesday's start pushed back Mejia won't start Tuesday against the Rays after the game was postponed due to Tropical Storm Elsa.

Impact Mejia could be a candidate to start one of the two games in Wednesday's doubleheader against Tampa Bay following Tuesday's postponement. The righty has posted a 7.80 ERA and 1.33 WHIP in 15 innings across his last three starts.

JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Houston Mejia (1-3) was tagged with the loss Thursday against the Astros after allowing six runs on five hits and two walks while fanning three across four innings. He also gave up two hom...

Impact Mejia was taken deep by Yordan Alvarez in the fourth and also gave up a grand slam to Jose Altuve in the fifth before being lifted. He was coming off a strong start last week against the Twins (allowing just one run through six innings) but the wheels came off here, and he's now given up at least four runs in three of his last five appearances. The right-hander, who owns a 6.18 ERA across nine outings (six starts) thus far, is expected to pitch again next week on the road against Tampa Bay.

JULY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

J.C. Mejia has inning unravel in tough test against Astros: Walk-Off Thoughts J.C. Mejia entered the fifth inning limiting a talented Astros lineup before it all came undone.

JULY 2, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Tuesday's game postponed Mejia won't pitch as scheduled Tuesday against the Tigers since the game was postponed due to inclement weather.

Impact The game will be made up via a doubleheader Wednesday. Cal Quantrill and Logan Allen will start during the twin bill, per Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal. According to Lewis, Mejia got fully prepped for Tuesday's game before it was called, so he'll receive a day to reset before starting Thursday.

JUNE 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homecoming hit for Eddie Rosario; J.C. Mejia does Cleveland Indians' second wave proud Eddie Rosario went from goat to hero in his Target Field homecoming Thursday night, while J.C. Mejia gave the Indians six quality innings.

JUNE 25, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Strong in no-decision Mejia allowed a run on four hits and two walks with six strikeouts across six innings versus Minnesota on Thursday. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Mejia had allowed 12 runs across 9.2 innings in his last three outings, but he delivered a strong performance Thursday. The rookie right-hander's lone mistake was a wild pitch that allowed Luis Arraez to score in the first inning. The quality start lowered Mejia's ERA to 4.94 with a 1.18 WHIP and 22:7 K:BB across 23.2 innings this season. He carries a 1-2 record into his next start, tentatively set for next week at home versus Detroit.

JUNE 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rocked by Bucs Mejia (1-2) took the loss in Friday's 11-10 defeat at the hands of the Pirates, coughing up six runs on seven hits over five innings. He struck out three without walking a batter.

Impact Starting on only three days rest, Mejia certainly didn't look very fresh when Pittsburgh ambushed him for five runs in the first inning. The rookie right-hander was able to steady the ship after that however and wound up giving Cleveland his longest outing so far in the majors. Injuries will keep him in the rotation despite this rough outing, but Mejia's 6.11 ERA isn't reflected in his 3.67 FIP, and his 1.25 WHIP and 16:5 K:BB through 17.2 innings are solid.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting on short rest Mejia is scheduled to start Friday's game against the Pirates, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Mejia will be returning to the hill on three days' rest after he tossed four innings (55 pitches) while not factoring into the decision in his start during Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles. Expect Cleveland to once again restrict Mejia's workload; he has been held under 60 pitches in each of his three starts to date.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Solid in no-decision Mejia didn't factor into the decision in Monday's 4-3 win over the Orioles after allowing two runs on four hits and a walk over four innings. He struck out three.

Impact The young right-hander got the hook with a 3-2 lead after 55 pitches (34 strikes), denying him a shot at his first win since moving into the rotation. The outing was Mejia's longest yet, but it's not yet clear whether the team is going to fully stretch him out, and his usefulness in fantasy will remain limited until he begins pitching deeper into games. Mejia has a 4.26 ERA, 1.18 WHIP and 13:5 K:BB through his first 12.2 big-league innings.

JUNE 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes first loss Wednesday Mejia (1-1) allowed four earned runs on three hits and two walks while striking out one across two-thirds of an inning, taking the loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday.

Impact Mejia surrendered his first four runs of the year after posting eight scoreless innings prior this season. He was only able to record two outs in the first frame before being relieved after letting five guys get on base. The 24-year-old only has just 8.2 MLB innings under his belt, but he has been asked to start recently with injuries to the rotation. He has a 4.15 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP.

JUNE 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gets start Wednesday Mejia will make his second turn through the rotation Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Impact Since Mejia had worked out of the bullpen in his prior three appearances with Cleveland, he faced a limited pitch count in his first MLB start Friday in Baltimore. Before giving way to the bullpen, the rookie impressed over his 50-pitch outing, holding the Orioles scoreless while permitting one hit and one walk and striking out two. He should push up his pitch count to around 65 to 75 on Wednesday, and another solid showing would likely increase his security in the Cleveland rotation.

JUNE 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE