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Solid in doubleheader Mercado went 3-for-7 with two RBI and a run scored across both games in Wednesday's doubleheader versus the White Sox.

Impact Considering Mercado went just 1-for-7 during last weekend's series versus the Giants, this was an encouraging pair of games. The 27-year-old started in right field and batted eighth in both contests. For the season, he's slashing .188/.188/.563 with three home runs, nine RBI and four runs scored through nine contests. The Guardians' current COVID-19 outbreak should keep him in a regular role if he avoids getting sick, but Mercado will likely be a part-time player once everyone's healthy.

APRIL 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez slam, 5 RBIs as Guardians sweep White Sox 11-1, 2-1

José Ramírez hit his second grand slam of the season in an 11-1 win, then had an RBI double in a 2-1 victory as the Cleveland Guardians swept a doubleheader from the Chicago White...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not yet affected by Naylor's return Mercado will start in right field and bat eighth in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the White Sox, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.

Impact Though Josh Naylor returned from the 10-day injured list Friday to further crowd the Guardians' outfield ranks, Mercado thus far hasn't been too affected from a playing-time standpoint. Mercado has now started at either corner-outfield spot in three of the Guardians' four games since Naylor's return. At the very least, Mercado seems well positioned to hold down a short-side platoon role, and he could continue to see time against right-handed pitching if he maintains his power production. Mercado is getting on base at a weak .188 clip this season, but five of his six hits on the campaign have gone for extra bases.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fantasy baseball waiver wire: A 'new' Oscar Mercado, streaming Seth Brown and more Who should you be adding this week in fantasy baseball? Al Melchior take a spin through the waiver wire.

APRIL 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Goes deep in victory Mercado went 2-for-5 with a solo home run and a double in the victory over the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact The outfielder doubled off Nick Lodolo in the top of the third inning and later Buck Farmer deep in the fifth for a solo shot. Mercado now has three home runs and nine RBI through 25 at-bats in 2022 after he produced six long balls and 19 RBI over 214 at-bats last season.

APRIL 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ramírez, Miller lead Guardians over Reds; Kwan goes hitless

José Ramírez homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Owen Miller hit two home runs and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3 for their fourth straight win

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Guardians sweep Cincinnati Reds as José Ramírez, Owen Miller and Oscar Mercado lead hit parade in 7-3 win Cleveland claims the first two meetings in the battle for the Ohio Cup.

APRIL 13, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Swats another homer Mercado went 1-for-5 with a home run and three RBI in Monday's 10-7 win over Kansas City.

Impact Mercado launched a grand slam Sunday and followed it up with a two-run shot in the fourth inning Monday. He added another RBI on a ninth-inning groundout. The 27-year-old is 3-for-16 with three extra-base hits and eight RBI on the year.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remarkable rookie Kwan delivers again, Guardians beat Royals

Steven Kwan kept up an historic start to his big league career with a bases-loaded triple, Oscar Mercado added a two-run homer and the Cleveland Guardians beat Kansas City 10-7 to...

APRIL 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Belts grand slam Sunday Mercado went 2-for-6 with a grand slam, a triple and five total RBI in Sunday's win over the Royals.

Impact The Guardians were explosive on offense and Mercado was a big part of that, as he jacked a bomb that cleared the bases in the first as part of a six-run inning. He had gone hitless in the first two games of the season, and in total he's only 2-for-11 so far.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians post 1st win, rookie Kwan 5 hits, romp over Royals

The Cleveland Guardians won for the first time with their new name as hot-starting rookie Steven Kwan went 5 for 5 in a 17-3 romp over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oscar Mercado Hits Grand Slam In Six Run First Inning For The Guardians Oscar Mercado hits a grand slam to finally get the bats going for the Guardians.

APRIL 10, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Witt's dazzling play in 10th helps Royals top Guardians 1-0

Prized rookie Bobby Witt Jr. made an eye-popping play at third base to nail a runner at the plate in the top of the 10th inning, then Adalberto Mondesi’s RBI single in the bottom h...

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely platoon player Mercado is 5-for-23 through nine Cactus League games.

Impact Mercado projects as a fourth outfielder for the Guardians, who have noticeable weak spots in the lineup in the corner outfield spots. Myles Straw is locked in as the starting center fielder, but Mercado may have to settle for splitting time with Josh Naylor and Bradley Zimmer. As a right-handed hitter, Mercado is likely to feature on the short side of any platoon he ends up in -- he's slashed a paltry .230/.283/.369 against right-handed pitchers in the last three seasons. There's also a chance the 27-year-old could lose playing time if prospect Steven Kwan gets called up to the big leagues this year.

MARCH 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Adds steal Thursday Mercado went 1-for-2 with a double, a walk, an RBI, a stolen base and two runs scored in Thursday's 6-1 win over Kansas City.

Impact The outfielder did a little bit of almost everything Thursday. Mercado has seen some success on the basepaths lately, notching two of his seven steals this year in the last five games. He's slashing only .221/.300/.368 in 228 plate appearances while adding six home runs, 18 RBI and 27 runs scored. The 26-year-old will likely get a couple more chances to audition for a roster spot ahead of the 2022 season.

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber 3 solid innings, Indians avoid 3-game sweep by Royals

Shane Bieber pitched three effective innings, Bradley Zimmer drove in three runs and the Cleveland Indians beat the Kansas City Royals 6-1 to avoid a three-game sweep

OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Perez hits MLB-leading 47th HR, Royals beat Indians 6-4

Salvador Perez hit his major league-leading 47th home run and the Kansas City Royals defeated the Cleveland Indians 6-4 Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notches sixth stolen base Mercado went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the White Sox.

Impact The 26-year-old has seen a fair share of playing time as part of Cleveland's corner outfield rotation, but he has gone just 8-for-51 (.157) in September. Mercado has homered three times in 18 games this month, but his cold bat has seen him serve as more of a fourth outfielder. For the year, Mercado is slashing .216/.293/.366 with six homers, six steals, 17 RBI and 24 runs scored through 215 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

What I'm hearing about the roster as the season comes to close - Tribe Scribbles Here's a list of names: Yu Chang, Daniel Johnson, Oscar Mercado, Bradley Zimmer and Andres Gimenez. Whose stock is rising?

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Oscar Mercado walks the walk and 5 other things about the Cleveland Indians Oscar Mercado trying to finish the season strong as the Indians continue to sort through their roster evaluating outfielders.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Slams game-winning homer Mercado went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Thursday's 5-3 win over the White Sox in Game 2 of the doubleheader.

Impact Mercado was blanked in his first three plate appearances, but he hit a game-winning two-run homer off Jose Ruiz. He is batting just .159 with three long balls in September. On the season, the 26-year-old is slashing .219/.298/.374 with six homers, 17 RBI and 24 runs scored in 208 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bieber expected to start as Indians host the White Sox

The Indians are expected to send Shane Bieber to the mound Friday and the White Sox will give Dylan Cease the start

SEPTEMBER 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox clinch AL Central with victory over Indians

The Chicago White Sox clinched their first AL Central title since 2008 with a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Indians behind two home runs by Tim Anderson in the opener of a doubleheade...

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jose Ramirez wins Player of the Week, Oscar Mercado hits skid: Cleveland 3 up, 3 down A look at some recent trends around Cleveland's roster.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

Chang 3-run triple off Benintendi's glove, Indians beat KC

Yu Chang hit a bases-loaded triple off left fielder Andrew Benintendi’s glove in the first inning, leading Cal Quantrill and Cleveland Indians over the Kansas City Royals 4-1

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS