July 13, 2022
San Francisco Giants utility man
Yermin Mercedes had a nice game at the plate in Tuesday's 13-0 win over the Diamondbacks. Mercedes went 3-for-4 with a single, a double, a two-run home run, four RBI, and a walk. The 29-year-old has had just 31 plate appearances with the Giants so far this season but has slashed an impressive .296/.387/.519 while seeing time at catcher, designated hitter, first base, and the outfield. It remains to be seen what Mercedes' role will be with the Giants and if he will earn enough playing time to garner fantasy attention, but his exciting stint with the White Sox last season makes him worth an add to fantasy managers' watch lists for now.
--Connelly Doan - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com
July 3, 2022
The San Francisco Giants placed second baseman
Thairo Estrada (illness) on the COVID-19 injured list on Sunday. He is dealing with a sore throat and a headache, but he hasn't tested positive for COVID-19. To fill his roster spot, the team recalled
Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A. Estrada has been a mainstay in the Giants' lineup this year. Over 70 games, he's slashed .256/.311/.386 with six home runs, 11 stolen bases, 31 RBI and 40 runs. Mercedes, meanwhile, was claimed off waivers by the Giants about two weeks back. He had a brief stint with the Giants, making two appearances, prior to being sent to Triple-A. This will be his second stint with the team and there's a good chance it's another short one.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: Maria I. Guardado
June 26, 2022
The San Francisco Giants have called up catcher/designated hitter
Yermin Mercedes from Triple-A. In a corresponding move, shortstop
Brandon Crawford (knee) was placed on the 10-day injured list, a move that is retroactive to June 25. Mercedes was claimed off waivers by the Giants a little over a week ago. He is known for being a lefty masher and we all know how the Giants enjoy their split-heavy bats. He is not in the starting lineup against Cincinnati Reds right-hander
Tyler Mahle on Sunday. The team has Monday off, but we may see Mercedes in the starting lineup against Detroit Tigers southpaw
Tarik Skubal on Tuesday. Crawford, meanwhile, suffered a left knee injury this past Tuesday and only played in one game this week after the injury.
--Andrew Ericksen - RotoBallerSource: San Francisco Giants
June 18, 2022
Designated hitter/catcher
Yermin Mercedes was claimed off waivers by the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Mercedes won rookie of the month in April of 2021, but hasn't been able to find that form since. In triple-A this season, Mercedes slashed .230/.376/.425 with four homers in 87 at-bats. The 29-year-old smashes left-handed pitching, and the Giants are known to use players in platoon roles, so there is a chance that he puts up some decent numbers. That being said, he will likely have very limited fantasy potential and should only be picked up in deep daily leagues where he can be put into and taken out of the lineup based on when he plays.
--Matt Garon - RotoBallerSource: Fox Sports
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