The Nationals signed Mejia to a minor-league contract July 3.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia had been playing in the Mexican League. The 29-year-old spent last season at Triple-A Nashville in the Brewers organization and last appeared in the majors in 2023. Mejia has been assigned to Single-A Fredericksburg for now but will likely eventually move up to Triple-A Rochester.

Mejia signed a minor-league contract with the Brewers on Friday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia was cut loose by the Rays at the end of camp but will now receive a look with the Brewers. The 28-year-old will provide catching depth at Triple-A Nashville as prospect Jeferson Quero deals with a shoulder injury.

The Rays released Mejia on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Rather than reporting to Triple-A Durham after he failed to make the Rays' Opening Day roster out of spring training, Mejia will be granted the opportunity to pursue opportunities elsewhere. Regarded as a bat-first catcher, Mejia has still been well below the baseline of a league-average hitter over parts of seven seasons in the majors, producing a lifetime .239/.284/.394 slash line (87 wRC+) over 1,098 plate appearances.

The Rays informed Mejia that he did not make the Opening Day roster Friday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia was signed in late February and was competing for the backup catcher job. He made plenty of contact across 16 plate appearances in Grapefruit League action, though he didn't make enough of an impression to secure a roster spot.

Mejia signed a minor-league contract with the Rays on Thursday that includes an invitation to spring training, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia was abruptly released by the Angels over the weekend but has quickly found new work in a familiar spot. Topkin notes that Alex Jackson is still expected to be Rene Pinto's backup, but Mejia will provide depth at catcher and is already familiar with much of the pitching staff.

The Angels released Mejia on Sunday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia joined the Angels on a minor-league contract in December after slashing .227/.258/.400 with five home runs and 19 RBI over 160 plate appearances with the Rays last season. He was set to compete with Matt Thaiss for the backup catcher spot, but now Mejia will be on the lookout for a new team for the 2024 season.

Mejia signed a minor-league contract with the Angels on Friday, Kiley McDaniel of ESPN.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia slashed .227/.258/.400 across 160 plate appearances with the Rays last season. His deal includes an invite to major-league camp, where he will presumably compete with Matt Thaiss for the backup catcher spot behind Logan O'Hoppe.

Mejia cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Durham on Monday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Meija has accepted the outright assignment, per Topkin, which isn't a surprise since declining it would mean forfeiting what's remaining on his $2.16 million salary for this season. The catcher is under team control for 2024 but would seem to be a likely non-tender candidate.

Mejia (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list and designated for assignment Tuesday, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia completed his rehab assignment after recovering from a left knee sprain and seemingly was poised to rejoin the Rays' active roster. However, the team has decided they prefer what Rene Pinto provides as the No. 2 catcher behind Christian Bethancourt. Mejia could clear waivers based on his $2.16 million salary this season, but the former top prospect is under team control for another year so it's possible there will be interest from other organizations.

Mejia (knee) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Durham on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Mejia went hitless in four plate appearances for Durham on Sunday in his first game action since he went down in late July with a left MCL sprain. He could be ready for activation within the next week or so to serve as Tampa Bay's second catcher behind Christian Bethancourt.