Francisco Mejia has joined the Nationals on a minor league contract, assigned to Triple-A Rochester. Previously, he opened the season with los Diablos Rojos in Mexico, posting a strong performance. Mejia, once a highly regarded prospect, has had mixed success in the MLB, with a .239 batting average over 355 games. His career faced setbacks after a promising season with the Rays in 2021. Currently, the Nationals are coping with injuries in their catching roster, relying on backup catchers while Keibert Ruiz is sidelined and struggling at the plate.
Francisco Mejia signed a minor league contract with the Nationals and was assigned to Triple-A Rochester, coming off a stint in the Mexican League where he excelled. Mejia's earlier high expectations faded after several disappointing seasons. Despite challenges, he displayed strong performance in Mexico, highlighting potential resurgence opportunities.
Mejia, a former top prospect, played 355 major league games over seven seasons, achieving a .239/.284/.394 batting line. Recent years saw him struggle, particularly after a brief breakout with the 2021 Rays.
Keibert Ruiz, the Nationals' main catcher, is currently on the concussion list and experiencing a tough season with a .247/.277/.318 batting average. The team's catching duties are managed by Riley Adams and Drew Millas during his absence.
After being outrighted by Tampa Bay post-2023, Mejia struggled to find stability with the Angels and later the Rays before thriving in Triple-A Nashville, where he hit .274/.348/.428, showcasing his resilience as he returns to the majors.
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