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He’ll likely report to Triple-A Lehigh Valley. Mercado hasn’t been in the big leagues since 2023 and, in his age-31 season, would probably need a rash of outfield injuries to see major league playing time in 2026.

Mercado hasn’t appeared in the big leagues since the 2023 campaign and is likely ticketed for Triple-A Reno at the conclusion of spring training. The 31-year-old augments Arizona’s corner outfield depth with Corbin Carroll (hand) recovering from a hamate injury.