Michael Mercado #43
Lehigh Valley IronPigs
Triple-A Affiliate
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- B/T: R/R
- 6' 4"/205
- Age: 27
- David Michael Mercado
- Status: Active
- Born: 4/15/1999 in Greenville, SC
- Draft: 2017, Tampa Bay Rays, Round: 2, Overall Pick: 40
- High School: Westview, San Diego, CA
- MLB Debut: 6/24/2024
2026 Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 34 | 5-5 | 3.66 | 51.2 | 53 | 1.41 |
2023 Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
MiLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 225 | 25-25 | 4.26 | 477.0 | 513 | 1.36 |
MLB Career Stats
| G | W-L | ERA | IP | SO | WHIP |
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| 8 | 1-2 | 11.81 | 16.0 | 14 | 2.25 |
MiLB Career Stats
| AB | AVG | HR | RBI | SB | OPS |
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| 0 | .000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Year | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | SB | AVG | OBP | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 MiLB Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 MiLB Stats | 5 | 5 | 3.66 | 34 | 2 | 3 | 51.2 | 53 | 1.41 |
| MiLB Career Stats | 25 | 25 | 4.26 | 225 | 71 | 13 | 477.0 | 513 | 1.36 |
| MLB Career Stats | 1 | 2 | 11.81 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 16.0 | 14 | 2.25 |
- Next LHV Game: 8-19 @ BUF
Latest Transactions
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May 2, 2026 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated RHP Michael Mercado from the 7-day injured list. |
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April 21, 2026 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs sent RHP Michael Mercado on a rehab assignment to Jersey Shore BlueClaws. |
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April 14, 2026 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs sent RHP Michael Mercado on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers. |
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April 14, 2026 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs sent RHP Michael Mercado on a rehab assignment to Clearwater Threshers. |
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March 27, 2026 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs placed RHP Michael Mercado on the 7-day injured list. |
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January 23, 2026 | Philadelphia Phillies invited non-roster RHP Michael Mercado to spring training. |
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November 24, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies signed free agent RHP Michael Mercado to a minor league contract. |
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November 24, 2025 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated RHP Michael Mercado. |
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November 24, 2025 | RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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November 21, 2025 | RHP Michael Mercado elected free agency. |
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October 10, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Michael Mercado. |
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October 4, 2025 | RHP Michael Mercado roster status changed by Philadelphia Phillies. |
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September 29, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 22, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 11, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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April 20, 2025 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs activated RHP Michael Mercado from the temporarily inactive list. |
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April 16, 2025 | Lehigh Valley IronPigs placed RHP Michael Mercado on the temporarily inactive list. |
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March 23, 2025 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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October 10, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies activated RHP Michael Mercado. |
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October 1, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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August 29, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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August 26, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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July 20, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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June 23, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies recalled RHP Michael Mercado from Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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March 14, 2024 | RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Philadelphia Phillies Prospects. |
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March 11, 2024 | Philadelphia Phillies optioned RHP Michael Mercado to Lehigh Valley IronPigs. |
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November 6, 2023 | Tampa Bay Rays traded RHP Michael Mercado to Philadelphia Phillies for RHP Adam Leverett and cash. |
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June 13, 2023 | RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Durham Bulls from Montgomery Biscuits. |
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January 19, 2023 | Tampa Bay Rays invited non-roster RHP Michael Mercado to spring training. |
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January 19, 2023 | RHP Michael Mercado roster status changed by Tampa Bay Rays. |
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May 30, 2022 | Montgomery Biscuits activated RHP Michael Mercado from the 7-day injured list. |
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May 17, 2022 | Montgomery Biscuits placed RHP Michael Mercado on the 7-day injured list. |
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April 7, 2022 | RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Montgomery Biscuits. |
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April 30, 2021 | RHP Michael Mercado and assigned to Bowling Green Hot Rods from Rays Organization. |
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February 12, 2021 | Rays Organization activated RHP Michael Mercado. |
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February 12, 2021 | Rays Organization activated RHP Michael Mercado. |
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September 9, 2019 | Hudson Valley Renegades activated RHP Michael Mercado from the 60-day injured list. |
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September 9, 2019 | Hudson Valley Renegades activated RHP Michael Mercado from the 60-day injured list. |
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June 14, 2019 | Hudson Valley Renegades placed RHP Michael Mercado on the 60-day injured list. |
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June 15, 2018 | RHP Michael Mercado assigned to Hudson Valley Renegades from GCL Rays. |
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June 26, 2017 | RHP Michael Mercado assigned to GCL Rays. |
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June 25, 2017 | Tampa Bay Rays signed RHP Michael Mercado. |
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Awards
NYP Pitcher of the Week
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| 07/15/2018 | Hudson Valley Renegades | NYP |
SOU Pitcher of the Week
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| 08/21/2022 | Montgomery Biscuits | SOU |