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MLB Trade Rumors announced that the Washington Nationals assigned catcher Francisco Mejia to Triple-A Rochester on a minor league contract. Mejía started the 2025 season in Mexico and made his debut for Rochester on Tuesday going 0-4. Mejía made his major league debut back in 2017 for the Cleveland Indians and only played in 11 games.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5, 2024

Brewers, Francisco Mejia Agree To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have agreed to a minor league contract with free agent catcher Francisco Mejia, reports Kiley McDaniel of ESPN. The 28-year-old switch-hitter spent time with the Angels and Rays during spring training but was released by Tampa Bay last week.

Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 28, 2024

Rays mark reunion with veteran catcher short after release

ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel reports that the Rays released the veteran backstop, who’d signed a minor league deal in late February.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / March 8, 2024

Angels Manager Preaches Patience With Struggling Slugger

The Angels aren't afraid to cut a veteran non-roster invitee from their spring training roster. Exhibit A: catcher Francisco Mejia. The Angels signed Mejia to a minor league contract on Feb.

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Los Angeles Angels News / ESPN / February 29, 2024

Mejia rejoins Rays; J. Lowe (hip) to miss games

Catcher Francisco Mejia, who was released by the Angels last week, has rejoined the Rays after playing 50 games for the team last season.

Tampa Bay Rays News / DRaysBay / February 29, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays sign Francisco Mejia to minor league deal

Another catcher in camp to compete for a spot on the Opening Day roster The Tampa Bay Rays have resigned veteran catcher Francisco Mejia to a minor league deal per a report from Marc Topkin.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / February 26, 2024

Angels Catcher Surprisingly Released After Short Stint With The Team

Francisco Mejia was supposed to be a potential member of the Los Angeles Angels this upcoming season. The 28-year-old catcher signed a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training Feb.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 25, 2024

Veteran catcher released, already in talks for reunion with old team

Veteran catcher released by Angels, already in talks for reunion with old team

The Angels released Francisco Mejia earlier Sunday, and the veteran catcher has already had some “initial talks” with the Rays about a return to Tampa, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.

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