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Jim Rosenhaus @IndiansRadio
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Mejia has been getting a lot of time in the outfield. Don't know what they think of his defense out there, but he could be another alternative to Guyer.

Gomes is going to catch 6 out of 7 games. Haase might give him a rest in a blowout. Otherwise he sits.
Mejia needs ABs.

I think that makes sense. It's one of those times when they promote the player with less long term value. they do that a lot with minor leaguers; sending nonprospects up to AAA, down to Lynchburg, back to Akron, while the serious prospects stay put until they've earned a promotion on merit.

Well obviously if you bring a legit prospect up that wouldn’t be the case.

I’m saying let him catch a couple games a week like Perez would. Then let him DH a couple games a week. They sit Alonso against tough lefties anyway, and Mejia is a switch hitter. They give EE days off from time to time too.

So if they wanted to bring the good prospect up there would be at bats. But apparently they don’t want to yet, if report is true.

"Yet" is of course the operative word. Now that he's getting his stroke back I would think he's best served by staying in AAA for now. We'll see him soon I hope.

They are still awaiting word of the x-ray

This is one time I am happy that his reporting was wrong!

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#Indians call up No. 1 prospect Francisco Mejia from @CLBClippers & option Evan Marshall. Mejia is slashing .357/.357/.571 in June after hitting .189 in April-May. No. 11 on @MLB's Top 100

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The Indians called up Francisco Mejia, who is the team's No. 1-ranked prospect and No. 11 overall according to MLB Pipeline, optioned right-hander Evan Marshall to Triple-A Columbus and released pitcher Matt Belisle from his Minor League contract on Monday.

Mejía, 22, has spent the entire season to date in Triple-A Columbus, batting .214 (41-for-192) with 9 doubles, 1 triple, 4 home runs and 25 RBI in 50 games. Over his last 11 games since May 26 he has batted .350 (14/40) with 3 2B, 1 3B, 1 HR & 10 RBI, hitting safely in 10 of the contests. On the year he has appeared in 27 games behind the plate, 16 in left field and one in right field.

Cleveland Indians @Indians
Roster moves:
- C/OF Francisco Mejia called up from Triple-A Columbus
- RHP Evan Marshall optioned to Triple-A

To clarify, Roberto Perez has not been placed on the DL.

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Actually the report was not wrong. No DL is needed for Perez, so they are bringing Mejia up just for a short term fill in and get a cup of coffee.

Had Perez needed the DL they were going to bring Haase up for long term case.

Mejia could be a person of interest in a trade deal and the other team wants a look at the Major level.

Could be Seagull!

Gomes in starting lineup tonight so really doubt that is the case.

Watch this guy go on to tear it up:

Matt Belisle - R - Twins
Twins signed RHP Matt Belisle to a one-year contract.

This confirms reports from Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports and Mike Berardino of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Belisle was pitching in Triple-A prior to being released by the Indians on Monday, but the plan calls for him to be immediately added to the Twins' bullpen.

The 38-year-old was a useful arm for the club last year, posting a 4.03 ERA and 54/22 K/BB ratio over 60 1/3 innings. He also notched nine saves. He'll likely be asked to pitch in middle relief this time around.

Perez does not need the DL and showed coaches he's ready to play. So Mejia was sent back to AAA today to make room for tonights starter, Plutko, who was recalled.