Mejia went 1-for-4 with a grand slam in Sunday's 7-3 win over the Rangers.

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.San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia cranked a walk-off grand slam to beat the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The two-out clincher was his only hit on the day and Mejia is now slashing .259/.333/.630 with three homers and eight RBI in his first 34 plate appearances with the Friars. MLB's No. 1 rated backstop has performed well since his call-up and is trending towards a sleeper candidate next season and highly prized dynasty asset. Making the most of his intermittent starts, Mejia is a better option in DFS than standard leagues for the remainder of 2018.

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.San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia (rest) is out of the starting lineup against the Texas Rangers on Saturday. It appears this is just a routine rest day for Mejia, so he should be back in the lineup on Sunday. Austin Hedges will bat fifth and draw the start behind the plate against lefty Alex Claudio. Hedges is hitting .267/.313/.800 with two home runs and four RBI over the last week. He's worth a look as a cheap sleeper option on Saturday.

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In his first start with the San Diego Padres, catcher Francisco Mejia went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs. Coming into the game with 19 big league plate appearances, Mejia led off the third inning with his first career homer. He followed up with a three-run bomb the next inning, finishing the day with four RBI. The prize from the trade that sent closer Brad Hand to the Cleveland Indians, Mejia should split time behind the dish with Austin Hedges for the remainder of 2018. The 22-year-old slashed .328/.364/.582 with seven long balls in 31 games for Triple-A El Paso prior to the call-up. He's a capable DFS option and holds season-long relevance if owners can tolerate his part-time role.

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San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia will draw the start behind the plate and bat seventh versus righty Luis Castillo on Thursday. Mejia was acquired by the Padres in part of a trade during mid-July. He was recalled on Tuesday and will be making his first start with the Padres on Thursday. It's unclear how the Padres plan to use Mejia, but he has tons of upside with his bat. Mejia is worth a look in DFS contests against Castillo on Thursday.

Mejia was called up by the Padres on Tuesday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic San Diego reports.

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The San Diego Padres are calling up catching prospect Francisco Mejia on Tuesday, according to a source. Mejia, the team's No. 3 prospect, was acquired from the Indians in July in the deal that involved relief pitcher Brad Hand. Mejia has hit well with Triple-A El Paso, batting .328 with seven home runs and 23 RBI in 31 games. In 110 games in the minors this year, he has a .293/.338/.471 slash line with 14 dingers and 68 RBI. Mejia can also play some first base, but it's unclear how much he'll play in the final month of the season. He remains mainly one to own in dynasty/keeper formats.

Mejia went 4-for-5 with a home run, three RBI and three runs for Triple-A El Paso in its 9-4 win over Tacoma on Sunday.

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San Diego Padres catcher Francisco Mejia, who is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in the team's system, is expected to be promoted from the minors when rosters expand in September. He has been playing solely as a catcher after being acquired from the Indians last month, but he's expected to see time at the corner infield spots in San Diego. Mejia is hitting .300/.343/.480 with four home runs and six doubles in 108 plate appearances with Triple-A El Paso. He's one of the better catching prospects in baseball and should be owned in most dynasty leagues already. Pitching prospects Cal Quantrill and Logan Allen aren't expected to be called up this year.

Mejia was held out of action by the Padres following their trade for him until Tuesday because of a bruised arm, the San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

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Newly acquired Padres catching prospect Francisco Mejia was scratched from what was supposed to be his debut with the Triple-A El Paso Chihuahuas on Saturday. There's no word yet on an if there is an injury or the meaning behind his scratch. The Padres do have a doubleheader on Sunday, so perhaps Mejia will be called up as the 26th man. The team will likely update his status shortly.

Mejia was sent to the Padres in exchange for Brad Hand and Adam Cimber on Thursday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

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Former Cleveland Indians catcher Francisco Mejia will be the lone Indian that is traded to the Padres for relievers Adam Cimber and Brad Hand. Mejia has been a highly touted prospect for the last couple of years. Mejia is currently in Triple-A for the Indians, and hasn't contributed at the major league level. Closer Brad Hand was acquired by the Indians in exchange for Mejia, and with this move the Indians have proven to the rest of the league that they want to contend for a title. Cleveland must be confident in catcher Yan Gomes as they traded away a top prospect in a very shallow position with Mejia. This move has little fantasy baseball relevance as Mejia won't be on our radar until next season, but could have an impact as San Diego continues to rebuild and strengthen their farm system. Keep an eye out for Mejia as he will arrive in sunny San Diego soon.

Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Sunday.

Mejia will serve as the designated hitter and bat sixth Saturday against the Yankees.

Mejia was recalled from Triple-A Columbus on Saturday, Ryan Lewis of the Akron Beacon Journal reports.

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The Cleveland Indians have optioned starting pitcher Shane Bieber to Triple-A and recalled catcher Francisco Mejia. For a fifth starter, Bieber has been great thus far, but he was not in line to start this weekend so Mejia gets the call-up. Bieber should be back up shortly after the break, and unless Mejia makes a great case to stay up over his next few at-bats, he'll probably return to Triple-A by the end of July. Mejia should be back up in the majors when rosters expand in September, however, he probably won't be rosterable in redraft formats for a few more years.

Mejia (forearm) went 2-for-5 with an RBI for Triple-A Columbus in its 6-4 win over Louisville on Thursday.

Mejia was removed from his game Sunday with Triple-A Columbus after being struck on the right forearm by a pitch, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports. He was diagnosed with a contusion and is considered day-to-day.

Mejia hasn't been transitioning to the outfield as well as Cleveland has hoped, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Tuesday.

Mejia was called up by the Indians on Monday, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

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The Cleveland Indians called up catcher Francisco Mejia from Triple-A Columbus. With Roberto Perez dealing with a hand injury, Cleveland needed another catcher on the roster. Mejia is a high-upside catching prospect despite a very disappointing .214/.271/.333 line so far this season in Triple-A. He's not expected to be up for too long, so players in redraft leagues likely don't need to burn a waiver claim on him.

Mejia was removed from Tuesday's game with Triple-A Columbus after being hit by a pitch on the left forearm, John Wagner of The Toledo Blade reports.

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Cleveland Indians prospect, catcher Francisco Mejia went three-for-five Saturday evening. Mejia is one of the best catcher prospects in the league, but has been off to a slow start prior to tonight with a .228 batting average. Mejia has one of the best bat-to-ball approaches in the minor leagues and should be up to help the Indians sooner than later in 2018. The Indians have used Mejia at third base at times and hope to make him more versatile when he arrives to the big league club. Mejia should be owned in dynasty leagues and doesn't make for a bad stash in redraft leagues.

Mejia's transition to the outfield is a work in progress, The Athletic reports.

Mejia will receive some time in the outfield in minor-league camp and early in the season, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

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Cleveland Indians catching prospect Francisco Mejia will work in the outfield in minor league camp and early on in the minor league season. "He's still a catcher" according to the team, but they want him better positioned for potentially helping the big league club later this season. He had been working a bit at third base, but that experiment is over and the outfield experiment will begin. Mejia has an excellent bat, but is without a permanent position and may end up as a designated hitter long term.

Mejia was optioned to Triple-A Columbus on Monday, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Mejia (foot) is in the lineup Friday against the Rockies.

Mejia has been diagnosed with a right foot contusion, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Mejia was removed from Tuesday's Cactus League game after being hit by a pitch on his foot, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

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Cleveland Indians catcher Francisco Mejia suffered a right foot contusion and was forced to leave Tuesday's game. He was hit by a pitch in the eighth inning, but he was able to walk off the field on his own power. He'll probably need a day or two off for swelling to go down, but it doesn't seem like there was any long-term damage done. He's one of the top prospects in baseball and should be up in the big leagues at some point in 2018.

Mejia will serve as the Indians' designated hitter and bat eighth Monday against the White Sox.

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The Cleveland Indians have called up top prospect Francisco Mejia from Double-A Akron. Widely considered the top catching prospect in baseball, Mejia blasted 14 home runs and put up a .297/.346/.490 line. Yan Gomes and Roberto Perez have been splitting time behind the plate for the Indians this year. Mejia will likely get some playing time, and if he gets off to a quick start, the 21-year-old may end up with a starting job down the stretch and into next year. He should already be owned in dynasty and keeper formats. Redraft players who need help at catcher should keep an eye on him, but don't need to add him just yet.

The Indians promoted Mejia from Double-A Akron on Friday.

Mejia is expected to earn a promotion to the big-league club prior to Friday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports.

Mejia will get some reps at third base in the Arizona Fall League, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Mejia, 21, is batting .307/.358/.509 with 13 home runs, 49 RBI and seven steals through 84 games at Double-A Akron.

Mejia, 21, is day-to-day at Double-A Akron with a hip strain, Chris Assenheimer of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.

Mejia will suit up in Sunday's All-Star Futures Game in Miami, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Mejia notched his fifth straight multi-hit game for Double-A Akron on Sunday, going 4-for-5 with a home run.

Mejia (groin) was activated from the minor-league DL at Double-A Akron on Friday.

Mejia was placed on the 7-day disabled list at Double-A Akron on Thursday due to groin soreness.

Mejia has dedicated himself to improving defensively at Double-A Akron, SB Nation's Brian Hemminger reports.

Mejia went 2-for-3 with a pair of doubles, an RBI and scored a run in Thursday's Opening Day contest for Double-A Akron.

Mejia went 1-for-1 with a grand slam in Saturday's contest against Kansas City.

Mejia will enter spring training as part of the team's 40-man roster, Jordan Bastian of MLB.com reports.

Mejia was added to the Indians' 40-man roster Friday, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealer reports.

Mejia, 20, is batting .337 with two home runs and 19 RBI in 20 games since being promoted to High-A.